Bubble Wrap

I recently read some portions of that famous Randy Pausch lecture (I think it's even been published, appropriately titled--The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch) and I have to agree with one of his major points. To (liberally) paraphrase: children should be given the chance to see and feel life, even if it sometime means missing bedtime. I'm guilty as heck of it, but sometimes it's really plain difficult to not be overprotective. But then again, it really is important for kids to know how it is to run flat out on a grassy field. Even if it means bumps and bruises. The thrill of feeling the wind on their faces should make them forget any boo-boo. Easily.