My Tea Party

(okay disclaimer I know it’s not tea in my hands but let’s just pretend)

When I was little, one of my favorite activities was making “tea parties!” According to my mom (she remembers a little clearer than my 4 y/o brain lol), I’d set up an intricate little table for all of my stuffed animals and dolls to sit at and ~have tea with~ And of course, my family members were frequent VIP guests (I can only imagine how many tea parties my parents sat through lol sorry mom & dad) 

Now you may be asking yourself, why is she talking about a tea party right now....

These little moments of imagination always brought me so much joy.. and like... in a silly way! In essence, why was that so fun? And I think it obviously has to do with the fact that ... I was four... but also that I wasn’t taking life too seriously! I mean literally how could I at that age!

I saw a little post today that was talking about how we should remind each other exactly why we appreciate one another, because we all could use that right now. After such a taxing year, I’ve found myself feeling burnt out more and more. It’s easy to think of all the things that could’ve been or should’ve been. It’s easy to think of all the things we wish we were or were not. I know I talk about this a ton, but it’s not like the topic has gone away right! 

I think instead of trying so hard to “avoid” thinking about what has gone, I’m gonna accept it. I’m accepting what has come and gone, even though I know that will take me some time. I’m choosing to look at life through the eyes of my 4 y/o old self....just excited to throw a tea party! We should remind ourselves to cut ourselves a break and be reminded that our goofy selves are still there, despite all the challenges we’ve overcome together :) Go be silly, go do something you love just because you can. You are more than deserving of it!! 

So here is my formal invite for you to come join my tea party! You are more than welcome, I’ll even save you a seat 😋