One evening, I was:
Walking The beach
with the kids and a couple loved ones.
The kids were playing at the edge of the water – getting a little wet.
I didn’t want them getting all drenched and sandy (cause the aftermath) – so as I walked, I was fussin at them.
“Don’t get too wet!”
One of my kings said to me:
“Yea….Mom, live your life
– so we can live ours.”
That’ll preach!!!
Y’all it wasn’t mean or disrespectful.
I felt like -> woo… sigh! Yess! You right bruh!!!
Let’s not be shallow….goooooooooooo into the deep! 
Imma do me and let yall find out & see.
Inwardly I said eff it! 
Let it rip like Beyblade!
They had a blast and I did me.
Felt so much better not trying to:
Keep them “Together”
I let them just completely get super soaked in their regular degular clothes.
Yall better live!!! I want the gift too!
Again it was evening – so after the fun… they were cold as a Polar Bear as we walked back to the parking lot…but aye…yall told me to care less! Sooooo deal with it and don’t come trying to get my warm ish. 
Which they were trying to do! #fallback
Live yo life and deal with yo outcomes! 
Glo, I ended up carrying and doing all the cuddly wrap up stuff with…cause this sweetie is three.
Perhaps we should let some stuff responsibly be so we can be free!
Guardrails -> yes.
Jail -> nahhh.
I hope this helps you.
If so, share it with your crew!
Have a great Sunday (or whatever day it is you read this on)!
Water your soul in God’s Word #bible , stay hydrated #h20, drench those super dry potted plants 
Love,
Lonisa Mari 