I WISH

This morning on my way to work, I looked up as I passed a Starbucks to see a slew of winter-ish slogans in the window. The one that stuck out to me read, "I wish grown-ups could remember being kids (TT)." Looking back I remember thinking the same thing and all the things I would try to remember when I became an adult. Things like:

• Its okay to go play in the rain, even if I get a little wet
• A mid-night snack is always fun
• Staying up chatting at a sleepover is expected, even if I am grumpy the next day
• The world just sounds better with music in the background
• Most drinks taste better out of straws
• Grass stains aren't the end of the world and are evidence that I played hard
• French braids rock
• Always add extra cherries wherever possible
• Cleaning my room can wait until tomorrow
• Travel size hotel shampoos from adult trips make bath-time extra special
• Nylons are uncomfortable and nerdy
• Car games make the road trip go faster
• Build forts
• The best time to swim in the ocean is in the late afternoon, when it is almost time to go
• Ocean swims are the best with dad
• "Life's not fair" is not what I want to hear when I'm upset
• Sitting on wax paper while going down slides makes you go super fast
• Babysitters are cool - parents should go out alot
• Things that are a slightly dangerous often make for the best adventures
• S'mores
• Sleep outside in summer time
• Adults should save adult clothes (particularly dresses) for kids to play dress up in
• A little sand indoors never hurt
• Bubble bath
• No one is to old for hide-and-seek
• The more Christmas lights the better
• Bike riding is a vehical to freedom.
  
  I am sure there are many more things I thought over the years, but no longer remember. As I am about to become a mom, I hope I can look back and remember what it is like to be a kid and put myself into his/her shoes. Life as a kid is magical - remember to be a big kid at heart.