I realized the other day that the last 42 years of my life has been all downhill.
The OH and I went to a local elementary school function last week. It was neat seeing all these little ones running around. As I was looking at them, I realized they really own the world, not us. They have all their needs catered. They do not sweat jobs, bills, politics, or even the future. They are very much in the moment, and the moment is usually "GOOD".
What were we thinking? Growing up was not very smart! *G*
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No, growing up was definitely a dumb idea, but an inevidible form of living, unfortunately!
On the other hand, they can't eat dessert first, stay up late, ride a bike 100 miles, make love, or rent a car.
And they'll be where you are in 42 years.
yeharr
As a cyclist, isn't the downhill part always the most fun?
Mal,
I'm happy you had a nice childhood.
I would never want to live my childhood again.
i know i look at my kids and think how innocent to everything they are..I only wish to be that stupid and nieve again..
I agree, but thwere are things we can do to make it a little less boring. You seem to do a pretty good job!
So True!
It wasn't that long ago that I spent a lot of time with my kids in the playground playing tag and "monster". I gotta tell you, I was living in the moment as much as they were. I was a good monster too. My kids are older, but I still have my moments.
I always refused to file for a birthday permit for my kids. Somehow, they managed to get one anyway. Every birthday, one more candle. Oh well.
I know what you mean, and as a 16 year old I just couldn't wait to grow up, have a job, a car, not have anyone tell me what to do etc...
Now, I just want to go back to elementary school when life was easy
I hit my peak in the fifth grade.
Agreed! We did have it easy then!
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