Whenever Matty and I see little kids, we smile and look at them lovingly and longingly. I think we’ve both really fallen in love with just how care-free toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school-aged children are. They run when they feel like it, laugh at whatever they think is funny without a care in the world, and, if their parents allow them to, wear clothes they want to wear. All because they feel like it, and all because it feels right in the moment.
We can really learn a thing or two from them, eh?
I am a child too. In more ways than one.
1.) I take celebratory Myspace-style selfies with my friends – and love every second of it.
2.) I eat snacks out of my mini Snow White bowl because it’s pretty and I love Disney movies.
Mid-morning snack of leftover Prana parfait, topped with crushed walnuts and chia seeds for omega 3′s and an added crunch!
3.) When reading a book, I prefer reading along while someone else reads to me, as opposed to actually doing the reading myself. I’m not lazy – just child-like.
We are both loving An Object of Beauty. Steve Martin is a brilliant writer and uses lots of art-specific words that we don’t always understand. That’s when Mr. Thesaurus come in handy! The book itself is intriguing and the characters are so interesting. Every time we read it (okay, every time Matty reads it and I silently follow along), we never want to stop.
4.) Matty and I also can’t seem to stop quoting Finding Nemo. Specifically, “He touched the butt!”
5.) Have you heard of Viva Forever? Can we say nostalgia?! Can we say road trip to London? Can we say, “No, Heather, you can’t afford that?” Womp womp.
6.) I like to pair sparkles and feathers. Although, I suppose Daisy Buchanan would say the same, and she wasn’t a child. 
7.) I’m becoming more care-free by the day – and loving it. Really embracing “J’adore la vie” is a beautiful thing. To coincide with this theme, I coined a phrase that kind of sums it all up.
“Dream about it. Reach for it. Grab it. Hold onto it. Steer it. Live it. Love it. Repeat.” #jadorelavie
That’s it! Seven is my favorite number, so I’m going to pull the plug there. Are you celebrating your inner kiddie pool-loving self today? I’m off to apply for some freelance jobs (!!!). Have a beautiful, beautiful day. 
Stay lovely,
Heather
P.S. – The Fashion page was updated today!
I totally want to see spice girls the musical!!!! I may or may not have dressed up as the spice girls for Halloween in fifth grade
Girl, you are too adorable! Ah, wish I had the $$$ to just fly to London for the musical! If only money grew on trees…
Oh man, I’m totally a kid at heart.
I nannied last year and it was THE BEST job ever!!
I loved playing with the little kids and seeing the smiles they got from the simplest things. I also got to catch up on my old favourite disney movies, which was simply awesome;)
I admit to all the things you do too. Selfies, disney bowls, someone reading to me, finding nemo, and sparkles! Heck yes.
Good luck applying to the freelance jobs!!xo
Aaaaand THIS is why we should be bffs. Right here, right now.
I tottally watched Aladdin last night and loved every bit of it
A little bit of kid in all of us i think 
Hahaha. YEEEES!
EEEEE I love this post
I LOVE THIS POST! It makes me so happy 
Definitely something I needed to read mid aft 
It made me all giddy. I love your outfit too you hottie you
I’m so happy it brought up your spirits! Mission accomplished.
From a fellow child, I seriously loved this post:).
Food tastes better out of ,and eaten with dishware & utensils with fun characters/cute things on them- FACT.
Umm, how did not there was going to be a Spice Girls musical, that is awesome ( and thanks for the heads up)! I totally WAS sporty spice back in the day.
You look too pretty in your feathers & sparkles- another FACT.
Xxx
Fact: You are so sweet!
love your bowl!! I have a goofy mug that I just love. Got to love Disney!
This post seriously summed up everything I’ve been thinking about over the past few days. Letting go and just embracing whatever life throws at us is SO important and I truly believe that’s the key to finding happiness. Things never work out the way we “plan” them anyways, so why stress about it?
And you are so adorable! I love the outfit. <3
Aaaamen, sister! I couldn’t agree with you more. YOU are so adorable.
Oh, I just love this post! Seriously!
When I was growing up, my dad get all crazy and kid-like with me. I remember once, we head-banged to some random song playing on the radio. My mom walked in on us, shook her head, declared that she obviously had more than one child (I’m an only), and then walked out…. ANYWAY, now I find that I act like my dad, too. When my husband and I first got married, my friend gave me the best compliment about my crazy ways — He’ll NEVER be bored!
Life is too short to grow up.
LOVE THAT! Parents are just grown-up kids sometimes too. Mine are no exception.
oh GIRL how much do I love that you love Steve Martin’s writing.
I wish I could get the husband to read his books too.
He has such an amazing way with words.
SM not the husband.
apparently I do NOT have an amazing way with sentence structure
I KNEW that you would love Steve Martin! He’s so “in line” with us.
You, my dear friend, have an amazing way with words as well. You inspire me every day, Carla! oxo
ahhh me too!! i do the same. it’s good for us to be a bit childlike. I still use my snooopy spoon. hehe.
Oh, the Peanuts! Love that. And you too.
I agree that Steve Martin is a great writer! I really enjoyed that book. He’s also an awesome banjo player, oddly enough- you should check out some of his music!
Yes! When I saw him perform on Ellen last year, I was blown away! He’s such a Renaissance man.
I loved this post, Heather! You and I – I think – are truly kindred spirits. I typically eat my breakfast out of a Belle Bowl (or a bowl I made with my boyfriend at Clay Cafe), settle some important decisions with the Rock Paper Scissors method, prefer to be read to and have been told I have an overall endearing quality.
Why stop being a kid, right?
Stay sweet love
Ahh, Belle! She is my favorite Disney princess too.
That is so cute how you and your boyfriend made clay bowls. I’ve always wanted to do that! You’re adorable. <3 xoxo
Your outfit, BB! I love it! It sparkles like your smile #sap it’s true! You pull off the headband with ease.
The photo of you and Matty reading makes me melt into a happy puddle of bookworm. If that makes sense.
Hahaha, oh my gosh I love you so much.
Ha! I use the same snow white bowl when I am visiting my parents
I’ve had it since I was little and I can’t believe they haven’t gotten rid of it!