I am a child. Perhaps not as literally, but metaphorically, I am, in every way.
*Travis and I have such a child-like love for each other. It is pure, it is simple. We forgive and forget easily. We are silly together and have fun names for each other. (Sorry for the word use Rachel, but I am using it in the context of a child).
*Sometimes I throw a tantrum, but I take a time out for myself. Usually I'm good after 23 minutes. (A minute for every year of my age).
*I like to play house. I enjoy putting on my little apron and doing the dishes.
*I also like to play teacher. Funny thing is, I actually AM a teacher now. I'm still pretending. :)
*I light up like a Christmas Tree at about almost everything. I get extremely excited for the smallest things.
*I cry over a pickle, or spilled milk.
*I get separation anxiety when Travis and I go our different ways for work.
*I am ecstatic when Travis comes home from work, and I always want him to pick me up and give me a hug.
*I have the faith of a child. I know things will work out, even when times get tough. I follow the spirit even when I don't know the outcome.
*I pray about everything. If I can't find something, I pray. My prayers are also very simple.
*My responsibilities are few. At least that's what I think. My friends think I'm crazy.
*I like to play with my friends.
Most everyone says that I need to grow up. In fact, I used to have a problem with my age. People never took me seriously and many negative comments were made towards me that I didn't have enough world experience.
Does having world experience somehow make me an "adult?" I think not. I have truly lived my life and experienced wonderful things before marriage and now during. I'm still a child.
Does paying bills and getting a job and being responsible make me an adult? Perhaps, but it only brings stress. Why stress, why worry? I'm still not done with school and I have no regrets. I have enjoyed my life while taking a few classes at a time. I didn't rush through school in 4 years because I wanted to love my life, and I do. President Hinckley said, "In all living, have much laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured." I have a very simple child-like life, and I am happy. I don't need to grow up, and I won't.
4 comments:
(I forgive you for using the "S" word) :) When you put all your attributes into these terms, you may think of yourself as childlike. I see someone who has worked hard to have a harmonious life. Child? Adult? Kat.
You say you don't want to grow up but you sound very grown up. You sound like a person that steps back and looks a life from a health perspective (giving yourself a time out) and you play pretend-fake it till you make it.
Even though sometimes I think you and Travis are so in love it makes me want to vomit, I love it. It's nice to see a couple who really love each other and work things out like adults...even if the adult way of doing it seems child like.
Love you.
Kat-
I agree with you whole-heartedly. And with President Hinkley. I love being reminded of things like this that help me to step back and just have more fun. To smile more and to be silly and happy! I'm so proud of you for recognizing the importance of that stuff.
Kath, you are adorable. I love the part that you said that you and Travarooni love like children. You truly have young and inocent love. I want to love and marry someone like Travis and I love like you two do. :)
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