OH! TO BE A KID AGAIN

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  • Decisions were made by saying “eeny-meeny-miney-mo.”
  • Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, “do over!”
  • Catching the fireflies could happily occupy an entire evening.
  • It was unbelievable that dodge ball wasn’t an Olympic event.
  • Having a weapon in school meant being caught with a slingshot.
  • Nobody was prettier than Mom.
  • Scrapes and bruises were kissed and made better.
  • Getting a foot of snow was a dream come true.
  • Abilities were discovered because of a “hula-hoop”

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  • Spinning around, getting dizzy and falling down was cause for giggles.
  • The worst player was embarrassed always being picked last for a team.
  • Older siblings were the worst tormentors but also the fiercest protectors.

    • Source: What is better, youth or age?

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    01.22.22 3:57
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