February 8, 2003
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Ya know…it seems to me lately that many of us have been reflecting upon the era of our childhoods. Apparently you all grew up at the same time as I did.
No…seriously, I’ve heard, and have read, many people sharing their memories of days gone by during a time when kids still left the house right after eating breakfast with their family and wouldn’t be seen again until dinner time because they were out playing…somewhere. A time when we used to have water fights that would wind up in the house and parents wouldn’t yell at us for getting things wet…but would grab a bucket and join in.
It’s strange to me, especially now that I’m a Mom, that these things have just dissipated over the years. My children would rather play games on the computer or watch television instead of going out and exploring things unknown to them.
Maybe it’s because I grew up in a small farm town and we had plenty of land that was free for us to explore. Maybe it was just the way things were back then. Maybe I’m just getting old??? Nah…that can’t be it. Maybe it’s just that society has really changed THAT much?
I don’t know…but I DO know that I would give anything to be able to spend a day just OUT…just to have that FREEDOM again. You know? To be able to say, “see ya later” and then go wherever it is that your imagination wants to take you. THAT would be cool.
I don’t think that it would just mean to be a kid again…no, I really don’t want to visit that…but to have the freedom that I once had to do what I want to do without having to do what is always expected of me. THAT would be pretty cool for just one day.
Okay…I guess that this is my blog on reminiscing eh?
So…what do you miss being able to do that you once did? or something that you’d like to do that you haven’t had a chance to do as of yet?
Have a great weekend!!!
~Maria
Side note: I’ve posted a new item on the front page of my site…underneath my pics. It’s a button with ASA on it…click and take a look.
Comments (18)
I vote for having such a day of freedom so long as it’s spent playing together with YOU!
Yes its all different now , I wonder how they think of their childhood when they are grown up . The thing they will miss is making friends as now I think children do not have a “big gang” of friends
what do i miss most? not sure bout the most but i miss the going outside and having the freedom and security to do as you wished an never havin to 2nd guess everything..now days, it’s not sfe to play in your own backyard!!!! Something we once thought nothing of….is something we fear now.
have a good weekend!!!
I’d like to be a teen again knowing what I know now! *sigh* I miss not being able to come and go as I please.
Well, life here is still pretty much as it was when I grew up, and I do about what I like…all I’d change is having somebody to share it with.
Well basically I miss all those things you mentioned..I used to have so much fun playing when I was younger, there were no worries about Child Kidnappers like there is today..we would play during the Summer until it grew dark, catch fireflies, play tag..it was all good..
I miss the time where I feel it is okay to live life and throw my hands up and laugh… I will be doing that this coming weekend. Gift from my darling hubby.
THANKS for the ASA link.
I’m at a point now where i would LOVE to be able to run around outside and explore. I”m so tired of sitting and reading textbooks!
I miss being able to go downtown to the movies with my friends, something we did as ten year olds. We would leave home around 10:00, riding the bus, see a double feature, and get home just before dark. And our parents never worried. Nowadays there is no “downtown” to shop in ….. all the department stores and movies are in malls in the suburbs now.
I am so fortunate because at this point in my life I am doing things that I always dreamed of doing but would never have had the guts to do before.
Ah your hearts got smaller, they look darling… What a great post, I always think about exploring through the wooded area with my brothers or building tree houses. Of course my mom always said OUT, not in a mean way just in that you are not going to sit in the house all day long.. She did us a great favor, gave up a since of adventure and allowed our imaginations to run wild… My sisters children however, are hardly ever outside they watch TV, play on the computer and seem to need electronical help to entertain themselves. It is sad they are missing so much but I think it is a sign of the times.
you dont know me and i dont know you
Well, how about that, I did grow up about the same time you did.
It seems to me that the focus has shifted, as you mentioned. I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing. I encounter fewer and fewer children playing outside… gives me something to think about.
I know exactly what you mean. I am about the same age as you I think. We had a small farm and a really woodsy area behind us too so we were able to go exploring there. I did that a lot.
I don’t have kids so I don’t know how it is for them today.
What do I miss that I used to be able to do? I guess talk to my dad.
Take care!
Well, I should have more money soon, and the car seems ok for now, so I’ll probably resume the small trips I was doing last May.
A lot of ups and downs at work. I’ve been shielded from it so far, but a new VP wants the outside set up by Friday for spring, never mind the frigid weather we’ve been having. Some of these corporate types need to get over the tough displays…but I have my candles and incense out to do battle. And work gloves and long underwear for the rest of the week.
I miss being able to run and be limber. I always was until arthritis
But we take each day and thank for what we do have 
Blessings to you all 