On Sunday, we were invited to a lovely Celebration of Fall outdoor lunch by my Lagniappe neighbors. The weather was spectacular, the Cajun food was delicious, and the volleyball game that followed lunch was relaxing.
That is, until my team was down 14-3.
Suddenly, all my JV Volleyball Issues from 9th grade came to the surface and I. wanted. to. win.
This would be a good time to sing a version of BudLight's Real Men of Genius, "Mr. Overly Competitive Touch Football Game Player."
We could call it "Miss Overly Competitive Backyard Volleyball Game Player."
Yeah, that would be me. Want proof?
I got it, I got it!
Lefty serve.
Dive #1. I can get up by myself, really.
Oof! Dignity's overrated.
Dive #2. That's gonna leave a mark. I can't feel my leg.
I managed to limp away from that friendly game with my first-ever sports injury: a sprained ankle.
But it was sooooo worth it. We came back to win 16-14.
Today's Small Thing is to do something you really "shouldn't" do because you're too "mature.". Like play volleyball in 2-inch heeled boots for the fun of it. Like paint your fingernails blue. Or sing karaoke on 80's Theme Night. Go ahead: dance in the rain, watch cartoons, eat Lucky Charms, go barefoot, play in the leaves.
Just for once, don't act your age. Kick up your heels and do something a kid would do...and if you're in doubt, grab a kid and make him do it with you!
POINTS: 50 fun points for finding the kid in you. Show your children you still know how to have fun!
