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anyone feel the need to be back in childhood years

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Am I the only one that thinks alot about being back in the years of my childhood when I was happy. I feel like I think about it more than I should. I have been buying scents and candles that make me feel like I am at grandmas again and making alot of the foods she used to make lately. its the only time that i have ever felt safe and comfortable in my life.
dobiedots
dobiedots
WOW! I went through that when I was diagnosed w/cancer. It was soooo weird. I bought toys and my friends bought me more toys! I still have my Dr. Seuss Beach Pail & Shovel, Dr.Seus Colorforms and the BIG box of Crayola crayons.
GO FOR IT...it's fun!!!
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I think about that more and more each day. Back when I could be happy by getting to sit in the front seat or getting a toy at the store. When going out to eat was a treat. All that good stuff. The only stressor I had was homework.
dobiedots
dobiedots
And I thought my childhood sucked!!!
Well, now that I think about it, yeah it did. I'd rather be an adult with these lousy problems.
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I have been coloring with the kids and without them-lol and doing things I used to do when younger too but sometimes it seems silly
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My childhood is blocked out thank God! I do like sitting with my children and pretend I'm a child as well.
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I'll bet'cha All of us feel that way - either because we had a good childhood and miss the stress-free life, or because we had a Bad childhood and wish we could have one!

Personally, this modern world is just too stressful in general.

...I never grew up. I may "appear" mature, but I'm just a big kid with toys and 8-5 playground. I like childrens' books, childrens' games,...you get the picture. I still watch Bugs bunny on TV. :D
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I was sitting on my front steps and overheard a 4 year old neighbor child say"Let's run!" And I immediately remembered when that was one of the most fun things in life. Just running. I loved running up a hill just so I could run back down again. I don't do that much anymore.
dobiedots
dobiedots
It's never to late to have a happy childhood.
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i believe you should do what ever it takes to make you happy. color away my friend.. finger paints are fun too...
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Oh I forgot to tell you. I have been doing the same thing cooking what my great aunts and grandma used to. I spent a whole afternoon last week just going through thier old recipies. I also feel great when I come across a smell that takes me back to when .... Its a good and safe feeling!! Thanks for this post!!
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I color at work. I also have a doll I sleep with at times :(
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I love your squirrel! Can I have a squirrel? What's he doing? I can't see (old) (adjusts glasses) Is that a chain saw?
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that was #9 :)
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I still have my "where the sidewalk ends" book. When I'm depressed, I will read it.
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The squirrel had a very low cut Mohawk and pushed a stroller!
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