07-19-2009, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by targetgirl  I guess I'm missing something but why CAN'T someone do a lot of the things they used to do when they were young?
I understand physical limitations sometimes make it hard to ride bikes, roller skate, etc. But why can't adults do things such as color, finger paint, catch bugs and let them go, do sparklers and run in a sprinkler?
Right now I have play-doh, crayons and coloring books in a cupboard in my living room and I'm childfree. No kids have ever been to my house, ever, so I'm the only one that is playing with/using these things.
On the other hand, I have played play-doh, colored, etc with kids but it's just as fun to play with things yourself. Plus, I don't have to share, lol!
I don't understand why so many people give up thier inner child when they get to adulthood. Yes, I can't play with my toys all day, every day like when I was little, but I can still get the crayolas out on occasion. | Thanks for your post. It really made me think. You are totally right. There's no reason why I can't just go buy some Play Doh (love the smell of it!) or coloring books. I think I'm going to get some this week. I guess I stopped doing all of this stuff after my kids were little because my priorities changed. I didn't have the time. I had other things to do and since my kids weren't into it anymore, I wasn't. Although if I was out there playing hop skotch or catching lightening bugs by myself, I think my neighbors would probably think I've gone over the edge. LOL. I guess the bottom line is you can't worry what others think if it's not hurting anyone. As for skating, I used to love it and go all the time. Time to put those rollerblades on when it gets cooler and get some exercise. I've been looking for a way to lose some of this weight. Maybe that's the answer. ~Lisa
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