Maybe Peter Pan was on to something. Reading to my youngest, I realize we fancied  the Darlings in our youth because they seemed so sophisticated. Adults have all the answers. They were going to a party while the children stayed home.

Some days, I think I have my youngest figured out, and then he falls apart over something that seems so trivial. I am winging this parenting and life thing. I want to stay home. I have to motivate myself to go to a party. I am betting Mrs. Darling wanted to stay home in her pajamas, too.

Peter tried to tell us, but we didn’t listen. It’s a reminder to play with your children more and go on their adventures. Neverland can be found again, in the eyes of our children.

After all, when my children laugh, I can only imagine what wonderous ferries are born.

To live (and to have children) is an awfully big adventure.