We have been stuck inside because of the weather.
Running out of things to do and games to play.
The kids are getting antsy.
It was another bitter cold day.
The boys wanted to play Super Heroes.
Dylan went to get his ‘magic boots’ and came downstairs with his sneakers.
Their shoes are for outside, not inside, and they know that rule.
As soon as we come inside, the shoes come off. He knows that shoes aren’t allowed on the carpet.
He came over to me with his big sad eyes and ever-so-sweetly asked me if he could pretty please put on his Super Hero boots in the house.
Part of me wanted to say no, to stick to the rules and keep the boundaries in check.
But that other part of me knew that I needed to let go. I needed to let them be little.
I caved and his face lit up. His eyes smiled and he jumped with joy.
They excitedly put their Super Hero boots on and then brought me their capes, aka bath towels, to help them tie them on.
They were quickly flying around the room, saving their toys from trouble and helping their friends from danger.
They made up their own Super Hero names.
They jumped from room to room, the slid down their fireman pole, they raced to the bedroom to save a friend.
I sat back and watched.
Watched them play together.
Watched their interactions. Their smiles. Their exchanges.
Most of all, I watched the sheer joy spread over their faces.
They were happy. They were in their element. They were just little boys, playing little boy games.
But they were so excited.
All because I broke the rules.
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Kimberly
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Hi, my name is Kimberly! I am a wife of 1 and mom to 4. I'm a social media addict and book lover. This blog is a raw and honest look at life through my eyes. I capture the moments as I fumble through motherhood, marriage, and my new graphic design career. I am sometimes funny, a bit sarcastic, and always sleep deprived.
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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So many years of rules, let them be little (and superheroes) I say!
I think the best part was watching their faces when I told them it was ok to break the rules.
Twitter: GalitBreen
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Love this, Kim.
Love your words, their fun, and the reminder to let go sometimes.
{Thank you for that!}
Sometimes a little reminder is needed.
Absolutely! There are always exceptions to the rules, this was definitely one of them.
Rules were made to be broken, right?
Twitter: sundayspill
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aw, everything in moderation. that’s what I always say
sometimes a little whimsy, a little breaking of the rules is just what everyone needs 
Yes, exactly! We just need to let go sometimes.
Yes! I think we have the most fun when I let go every now and then. I especially love that look of disbelieve in their eyes saying: “I can’t believe we get to do this!”
Oh that look is the BEST!
Twitter: queenofchaosmom
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Some of our best times were when I broke the rules. Or I let them break the rules. My favorite is the look on their faces when I say we are having dessert first. I love the Super Hero game. Gia is always Wonder Woman when she plays with her cousin, Frankie. This makes me wish for the 1500th time that we lived closer.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could make that happen??
Sometimes it’s good to break the rules.
I love this. Sometimes we do gymnastics off the couch (don’t tell my hubs!) Also, have you ever checked out babypop.com capes? “Santa” brought them for both kids this Christmas, and they LOVE them. You can do all sorts of different things.
Twitter: HappyWivesClub
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Sometimes our rules keep us in a bondage that was never meant to be. Sometimes it’s the greatest joy to simply loosen the reigns and just be.
There are exceptions to every rule!! Love this!! What a great memory you created for your sons and yourself.