Good for you Catherine

my son is a christian/buddhist monk (sounds strange but really works!!)
and how often he has shared with me the same you are saying.....
and how often i take this life too seriously.....

enjoy your vacation.
sending you some "play things" that i have enjoyed
finger paint with instant chocolate pudding (made with water)
stacking stones
going barefoot in the creek
find a playground and swing and slide down the sliding board.
read a kids book

i may join you in a vacation time......

my best
my love
peace