I can’t honestly say I’d ever really want to rewind the clock too far… especially if I had to go through Middle School again… not that had a bad childhood or anything, quite the opposite actually, but being an adult is a lot of fun (or at least it can be). I will say this though, there are times when you have to admire the simplicity of being a kid. Yesterday afternoon was one of those times.
Holly and I got the leaves up off our front yard and when we were finished we went over to help our neighbor finish hers. When it was all said and done our neighbor’s grand daughter came running to me for a hug and as I picked her up, instead of hugging her, I turned and tossed her into the massive pile of leaves that we created. The fun ensued. It was so much fun, in fact, that Holly and the little girl’s mom decided to join in as well. As is customary every time we play, someone gets hurt and starts crying… but man, it was a good time while it lasted!
–Dan Thompson