When we were kids, all we wanted to do was grow up. Although, I don't think we realized all the responsibilities that came along with the increase of age. There are definitely a number of things that, as kids, we never thought would excite us as adults.

Here are 11 things that fall into that category:

1. A clean load of laundry.

This is the nicest thing in the world. I wouldn't have thought the same when I was a kid.

2. New socks.

"New socks" has become a joke when it comes to gift giving, but it is genuinely nice to get a new pair of socks as a gift! I am always running low.

3. Trying a new recipe.

Who would have thought we would get so excited to cook? It's honestly so soothing, except for the dishes that come after... which leads me to my next point:

4. A clean kitchen.

I am just more relaxed when the kitchen is clean. Although, when I was a kid, I couldn't care less.

5. Not having to drive.

I remember when I was a kid and being so excited to grow up and turn 16 so I could drive everywhere. Now, I get so excited when I am not the one driving.

6. A gift card to a grocery store or for gas.

If someone gave me these things as a kid it would've been a different story.

7. Taking my dog for a walk.

I look forward to doing this every day. When I was a kid it was more of a chore than anything.

8. Coffee!

I swore as a kid that I would never drink coffee in my life, but now I drink it every day.

9. Grocery Shopping.

This might be rare, but I actually enjoy grocery shopping. I would never have thought that I would as a kid.

10. Candles.

I love candles they make me so happy, but I couldn't care less about them when I was a kid.

11. Going for a hike.

Just appreciating nature in general. I know as a kid I didn't know that life so much to offer.