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Childhood Memories

February 9, 2009 by janicemaynard

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My granddaughter, Anastasia, lost her first tooth a couple of weeks ago. It brought back for me lots of memories of teaching kindergarten. I love kids that age, because they adore school, and everything is new and fun. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and the days are never boring.

Sometimes, as adults, I think we forget the joy and fun of doing something new. We get in our ruts, and life trundles along as usual with no pizzazz.

Anastasia will go to kindergarten this fall, and this time next year, she’ll get to do all the fun Valentine activities at school. She’ll be starting a whole series of “firsts”. I hope she can hold onto her childlike sense of wonder and adventure for a long long time.

February 14th is coming up this weekend. Some of us have “sweethearts” and some of us don’t. But we all have a chance to “love” life and take advantage of every day we are lucky enough to have on this earth.

I’m sending out a challenge today to all of us (me included). Find something new to be excited about, or even renew an old love for gardening, reading, painting, playing with a child, anything that gets the creative juices flowing and reminds us why we get up in the morning!

Wishing all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day and a year filled with blessings, good surprises, and new experiences.

Janice Maynard

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  1. on February 9, 2009 at 7:53 pm Karen Kelley

    I’m in my second childhood–or is it the 3rd???–everything is exciting! LOL


  2. on February 9, 2009 at 11:16 pm Judy F

    Happy Valentines Day Janice.

    I love watching Kids. My great niece Amya will be 2 on Wednesday and she is such a joy


  3. on February 10, 2009 at 4:09 am Diana

    Your granddaughters are so adorable and growing up so fast!


  4. on February 11, 2009 at 11:28 pm BookstoreDeb

    Happy Valentines Day to all the Scamps!

    It’s such a joy watching the grandbabies see and explore new things. Really makes me realize how much we just take for granted. Even the little of things can be fascinating and beautiful.

    Hugs
    deb



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