Don't forget to have fun!

Growing up whenever my sister and I would go on a trip, to a sleepover, to the bus stop for the first day of school or to some other "big" event our parents would always say, "Don't forget..." and we would have to answer "to have fun!"

Now, you have to realize that when we were little my sister and I were pretty anxious kids (me more so than Kelly) so it was not only a cute phrase, but an actual reminder. As I have gotten older the phrase has changed, maybe my mom will write me a note with "Don't forget __ ____ ___," or maybe my sister and I will just say "Don't forget." As opposed to growing up and away from this particular phrase from our childhood, it has become more and more poignant as the years have gone on. Sadly, I think that as we get older we do need literal reminders that we are supposed to be having fun.

So... as I am dealing with the pressures and details of getting ready to live in Italy for 3 months, I figured what better phrase to use for my blog than, "Don't forget to have fun!!" Seriously... don't forget! :-)