I sure hope we’re all still in touch with our inner child, but are there times that child really wants to come out to play? I find that every once in a while, I have an urge to indulge some of my more childlike tendencies, such as doing cartwheels when I find myself walking down a long hallway.
Or, even better: recently at work we had to order a new postage machine. It came in a large box, which we held onto for a few days while we waited to be sure we wouldn’t need to send it back to the manufacturer. Every time – every time! – I walked by that huge cardboard box, I wanted to see if I could fit inside it. I was certain I could, and I was even more certain that it would make an excellent fortress.
So”¦ is it just me? Or do other people have the occasional urge to act like a little kid? (And do you feel a little bummed when you realize you can’t?)
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I desperately wanted to take my niece’s teddy bear (Reiki bear!) to my Rhuematologist appointment today. I resisted the urge.
But Reiki bear totally came to my sleep study with me last night. :D :D :D
My life forever changed when I grew too tall to do flips around the weird parallel bars at the “big kid” playground in elementary school. I miss that ability, and have for about 25 years, because I get the urge to do flips around bars now.
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Once in a while I still play on the swings at the park.
Fruit Stripe gum, even if it does lose its flavor after about two minutes. I also cannot get enough dinosaur stuff, but then, who ever really outgrows being fascinated by dinosaurs?
Sometimes I belt my snuggie and pretend that I’m a wizard.
I desperately want to buy Star Wars lego sets to play with in my (nonexistent) free time, but I can’t seem to justify it.
I am the same with the new DC lego sets! Except, I gave in. My desk is now home to Batman and Catwoman, and a bunch of other random characters. (Those surprise minifigs are like crack to me. I can’t help myself.) You should just give in and get a small one. Come to the dark side!
Ever since I learned that FAO Schwarz sells custom muppets, I have had to work very hard at not buying one. I probably will eventually, but I need to buy a few necessity things first before I drop $100 on a toy. I do periodically go and play with the website though.
WHAT???
I think maybe I should get one for my best friend. He’s been my best friend since I was like 14, and I’ve NEVER gotten him a birthday present. That would come down to $10/year right?
http://www.fao.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=11534102
$10/year is totally reasonable. Also I am a horrible enabler.