Childhood is an amazing time for most people. There are a lot of things that we took for granted as a child. Now we look back on those things and wish we could still have them in our lives today. Our days used to be made up of school, a page of homework, and riding our bike around our neighborhood until dinner was ready. Our biggest worries were how long we could play at the park or if the cute boy in our class liked us.
1. Nap time
This one is a given. Everyone wishes that at school or work there would be an hour devoted to napping. Kids used to throw temper tantrums trying to avoid nap time, now we would do almost anything for a nap. Sometimes you've had a hard day and coffee just isn't doing the trick anymore. Also, how amusing would it be to walk into an office and see everyone curled up with blankets next to their cubicle.
2. Playing with your neighbors
Having your friends surrounding you, physically, comes in handy during childhood. Neighbors are always there to ride bikes, play sports, or get into trouble with you. They are a constant source of entertainment and you always have someone to play with. Can you imagine how fun it would be to have all of your adult friends live in the same apartment complex?
3. Snacks
Remember those days when you didn't know what a calorie was and you thought you were healthy if you had one vegetable a day? Those were the good times. Kids get to eat sugary, carb loaded snacks with very little consequences. Snacks are also a lot more relevant in a kids life. Snack time is a legitimate break from school where you get to sit with all your friends and eat. Also, kids get to eat the coolest foods. Do you think it is still acceptable for adults to eat Fruit By The Food or Go-Gurt?
4. Play dates and sleepovers
I remember I used to get so excited when my mom would schedule a play date or sleepover. Someone manages your social schedule for you and you are so enthusiastic that you get to play with one friend for an extended period of time. Playdates give you the opportunity to show your friends you room and all your toys.
Now adults, I know our lives aren't as simple or fun as they were when we were children, but there are a lot of cool things we can do now that we weren't aloud to do then. Go treat yourselves to a box of Lucky Charms and reflect on how fun childhood was.