When I was little I thought the car wouldn't start unless I was buckled in.
When I was little I thought certain weeds were edible.
When I was little my sister protected me from a dog by throwing a stick at it.
When I was little my sister was my hero.
When I was little Barbies actually breathed.
When I was little we always ate supper as a family.
When I was little I sneaked a lick of butter when I set the table.
When I was little I got stickers on a chart if I pooped.
When I was little my parents let me decorate my room however I wanted.
When I was little I thumbed through chapter books, just waiting to be able to read the stories inside.
When I was little I crawled in and out of bushes and our woodpile.
When I was little I scribbled in a notebook on my dad's lap.
When I was little my mom braided my hair like a pro.
When I was little messes didn't bother me.
When I was little I would ride my bike up and down and up and down and up and down my street.
When I was little I didn't own a gaming system and my life was better for it.
When I was little my mom would sing me the song "Toppins" when I was sick and gently rub my face until everything was better.
When I was little I would lay in my bed and look out at the night sky and wonder about the big world and what God was really like.
When I was little I prayed every night that a tornado, fire, or murderer would not get me.
When I was little I noticed my sister reading her bible every night.
When I was little I shared a bathroom with my entire family.
When I was little I would lay on my dad's chest and try and match the rhythm of my breath with his.
When I was little a tire swing kept me occupied for hours.
When I was little I never wanted any other parents but my own.
When I was little my mom let me use a hot glue gun to create to my hearts content.
When I was little I would ride on my grandpa's lap while he mowed the lawn.
When I was little I didn't know the income was scarce; I knew nothing but plenty.
When I was little I was loved into the woman I've become.
1 comment:
This is beautiful. When we were little, life was wonderful. Love you!
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