Wanna Play?

So, last night as I ventured out to walk our dog {my only alone time outside of the house, most days} We did our usual circle around the apartment buildings. We started walking by the pool and volleyball area. As we passed the volleyball court I remembered playing in High school {just in gym, not a team, I suck at sports} I realized how long it had been and as my thoughts wandered I heard a girl in an itsy bitsy bikini yell out to me " Wanna Play?" What? Me? But I'm on my way back to my apartment to watch my crazy man and make dinner for the family. Then I realized she had no idea about any of this, to her I could be a college girl who lived here with her dog, and maybe needs some friends. I kindly said no, but part of me wanted to tie the dog to the tree and just sneak in a game. They wouldn't want me to stay long anyway, since I would be horrible, but maybe just one game.... but no, I needed to get back inside{can't leave two toddlers by themselves for too long } As I walked back into reality I saw my husband playing with my son and realized I rather play monster than volleyball any day. It was nice to be asked though, made me feel like I don't look like a
boring Mom, one who cooks and cleans, and considers a fun night out a trip to Chuckee Cheese. Nope, to them I could be a fun college girl....not to say I'm not fun, just not fun to them. I am sure a lot of people would find my routine boring, but if they knew how much fun Max was they would want my "job" in a minute. I saw how much my life had changed in what seemed to be like no time at all. I used to randomly go to the pool, or play volleyball, but now I take random trips to Target, and going to the pool is almost not worth the struggle to get there. I love how my life is now, and I know those girls wouldn't know why but I wouldn't change it for anything in the world.

Kelly Callahan