IF

I loved to color as a kid

 In 1995 Disney took my childhood imaginations and created a movie.  We all know it as "Toy Story".

As a kid I thought my dolls and stuffed animals came to life while I was at school and went quiet once I got home.  Once home I couldn't wait to see them.  We spent hours together playing school or family, snuggling and being best friends.  Each night they filled my bed, no one was left out.

My favorite character

I still have a few of my special friends and as I think of my childhood they were part of my favorite memories.

I loved balloons then and now

The other evening we took a break from the heat and humidity to see the movie "IF".  I think John Krasinski jumped into my thoughts as an adult and pulled my childhood back to the big screen, but in a different way.

Playing outside past dark was the best

As a kid, I wanted to be an adult.  As an adult I want to be 10 again.  Life was great at 10.  I loved school, I even loved doing my homework.  There were lots of kids that lived on my street and we spent hours and hours outside playing.  We hated rainy days because it meant we couldn't be outside.  I only had a few responsibilities at home, so life was kinda great.

First time experiences

Once we become adults we have many responsibilities that take our time and attention.  We often don't take time to just be a kid, to play, to be silly, or to connect with our inner child.

What "IF"  we all played a little more.  "IF" you enjoyed your childhood see this movie.  It might help you reconnect with you inner kiddo who wants to come out and play.  So go fly high on the swings, sail down a slide, fly a kite or visit a toy store.  Do what ever it is that will bring you back to your childhood, even if it is just for a moment.

Today I included pictures that bring out the inner 10 year old in me.