Weekly thread: Your Favorite Childhood Memories
It finally feels like spring in New York, and warm sunny weather makes me nostalgic. I don’t have one particular favorite childhood memory, but I do have a few that often come to mind in the spring and summer. I have one specific memory of being on vacation in South Carolina when I was about 8 and my parents letting me explore outside by myself at dusk. I found a bunch of tiny crabs near a creek that I played with; then I remember going back to the house and eating a big bowl of chocolate ice cream.
I also have fond spring memories of playing in the woods in middle school with my friends. We created such rich imaginary worlds — we were fairies, and eagles, and dragons.
I often wonder which of my kids’ experiences will become favorite memories. You never quite know what’s going to stick with you and bring you joy decades later.
What are some of your favorite childhood memories and why? Please share in the comments!
My grandparents lived on a dairy and we had the run of the place. So many hours, days, weeks were spent exploring every corner of those acres. My grandparents were a constant, solid presence in my childhood. I’m so fortunate to have a granddaughter now and I want to be the same thing for her.
As parents we plan elaborate parties and amazing vacations, but it is the small things that children remember when we ask them--the tradition of free cone day at the local ice cream shop, picking flowers in the garden, taking silly pictures at the park, and mom going down the TALL slide.