I miss the 'hood', or at least the simplicity of hood life. Why are things not as simple anymore as carrying a pocketknife? Is it us that complicate life? Is it that we are no longer children and our parents did a good job of disguising demands of adult life? Who really knows.
All I know is that I now have to use thirty remotes or switches to turn on Sound of Music or some other movie for my girls. Remember when we would merely put the tape in, push play then rewind and play again while we sat singing, watching, or maybe even dancing on your blue carpet? Remember waking up to go run down the street to each others homes in search of our only goal for the day- where to build the next club house? And what about just flying down the slopes? Now I worry I might die! Are you still skiing?
Good times with you my friend. Thanks for making childhood memorable. Sorry I was so mean to you when you broke your arm. I think I was just jealous about how tough you were, and your cool cast! Sorry I peed in your bed. Especially that I peed in your bed while we both slept in it- gross! I was not always a great friend, but you were.
Please tell your parents hello for me. Love them! They practically raised me in addition to my own. I recall your dad and his pocketknives too. And let's not forget Boston, or the Police continuously blaring on the fridge top boom box. Your father shaped many of my music choices- for which I am better off. Wish them a Happy Holiday from me, please? I will have to 'drop' in sometime and say hello. I even make my family German pancakes, just like your mom used to make us on Saturday mornings.
And Alec- he's now a man that looks like how I remember Barry- crazy. I checked out his photo's and thoughts on his blog. Tell him hello, although I doubt he recalls much of me. He will be forever five in my memory.
Merry Christmas to you and your boys too. What a lucky woman you are to have four cute ones! I'm jealous they get to see my dad every day. Lucky suckers!
Be good- thanks for the comment,
Five
P.S. I stole your pic! How is Beans?
Oh the memories! I do remember the peeing in the bed situation-yikes... I also remember you peeing on Sara Feltz on top of the swingset in my backyard because you were laughing so hard but nobody could hear you.
ReplyDeleteI do feel blessed at the friendships I had when I was young. They just don't make them like they used to. Don't worry..you were a good friend.
I enjoy reading about your family as well as your great ability to write. I have been inspired by your journey to start running and the things you have accomplished. So thank you!
My family is well...Alec is dating but not married yet.. Caitlyn just finished her first semester at Southern Utah University. My parents have enjoyed being empty nesters, but love to have 4 rowdy grandsons around to keep them busy.
Happy Holidays!
Iann
I fear I must have lost the swingset memory- for good reason. Don't worry, I recalled it vividly while reading your words. EWWWW- Poor Sarah!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for including your email address. I love blogs so now I can visit yours. Along with yours you have the rest of your family so I hit payday today. It was great to met you at the funeral. We are loving Hawaii and the people here.
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