Childhood

What happened to the days when you had no obligations, no responsibilities, no chores, no plans, no reservations? Life was so spontaneous, the only planning was to choose to go on the swings or play in the sandbox. Why isn't life like that when we grow up? Why does everything have to be planned out and spoken. Why can't we just drive somewhere and see where we end up?

If I could go back in time and not worry about if a necklace matches my dress, or that there is mud and grass stains on the knees of my pants, I would. Those days were so much easier with no stress. I didn't have to watch over myself, my sister, the house, or the dog.

I wish that for one day I could be 5 again. Why 5? I'm not quite sure. I just picked a number. But 5, definitely 5.