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22 Signs You're Still A Kid

Peter Pan knows what's up.

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22 Signs You're Still A Kid
Adriana Marrero

The older you get, the more you seem to forget how much fun class holiday parties were in second grade, or how Red Rover dominated as the best game in fifth grade recess. Approaching 20 years old, these nostalgic memories can make me feel like I'm really old, but I'm proud to admit that I'm definitely not an adult yet, and here are a few signs of how you know you aren't either.

1. You still use the phrase, "When I grow up..." as if you aren't a college student who has had to declare a major that will decide your occupation for the rest of your life in only a few short years.

2. You never pass up the opportunity to hit a piñata.

3. Or pop some bubble wrap.

4. Petting a puppy might be as exhilarating as eating dinosaur chicken nuggets.

5. You love any chance to dance wildly with your friends while belting out Disney songs.

6. Fake sword fighting is more intense than anyone could imagine.

7. You don't mess with dark rooms or basements.

8. You love trampolines and don't understand why they could ever be deemed harmful.

9. Timing to see who can hold their breath underwater the longest is the most important competition possible.

10. It really sucks that you can't jump in every puddle you see.

11. Snow means snowball fights and sledding no matter what the temperature.

12. Jumping on the bed at a hotel. Prime.

13. Clouds are always in the shape of some kind of animal.

14. You think you should drink everything with a colorful bendy straw.

15. You can't help but blow dandelions and make a wish.

16. You still sleep with at least one stuffed animal.

17. Santa Clause is definitely kinda, sorta, still real to you deep down.

18. Sleepovers mean prank time.

19. Footie pajamas are essential for those sleepovers.

20. Flower petals are definitely accurate ways of determining your love life.

21. The floor always has pockets of lava.

22. This is the most exciting sound in your neighborhood.

Remember: Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.

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