Simple and Serene Living: my inner summer child

my inner summer child

Do you have an inner summer child? I do!

When I woke up this morning...after I used my Flonase for allergies and Prilosec for heartburn....I thought about what it was like on a summer morning when I was a child.

It was so exciting to get the day started.I would jump out of bed and pull on a pair of shorts or my favorite skort. You do remember skorts don't you? Those cute litttle short and skirt combinations. I loved them.

pattern found at HoneymoonBus

I don't wear skorts anymore, but I did put on some shorts (proudly showing off my wonderful new scar on my knee)

I would then pull on my summer Keds. My dad always took us down to the local shoe store to get us a new pair of Keds at the start of the summer. I always chose red.

Well, guess what I still wear Keds. This year I have a great pair of patch madras Keds. You do remember patch madras don't you?

How cool are these? I can definitely feel my summer kid coming out.

It was then time to head downstairs for breakfast. I loved getting to choose which cereal I wanted. Lots of choices full of sugary goodness. Rice Krispies were my favorite. Loved the snap, crackle, and pop.

Guess what I loved a fresh peach cut up on my cereal and I still do. Today I had Kashi Heart to Heart, but still brought out my summer child.

After breakfast we were allowed to watch Captain Kangaroo on some days.

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I loved Captain Kangaroo and Mr. Greenjeans. I don't watch much TV anymore, but I worked the crossword. A fun way to start the day.

Then it was time to hit the great outdoors. I didn't get to play today, but it was still cool enough this morning that I rolled down my car windows and let the wind blow my hair while I ran some errands. Brought back lots of memories of car rides before we had air conditioning. You remember those days don't you? My brother, sister and I would be crammed into the backseat sweating and fighting. It was great!!

So, I don't know about you, But I am enjoying my summer inner child. Before you know it, I will be at the local Woolworths eating Tootsie Rolls and drinking cherry Coke.

~Lavender Dreamer~July 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM
I have wonderful memories of being a kid, too. Did you get the summer Weekly Reader in the mail? I've been searching to see if I could find any of those. What fun to get mail! And remember riding your bike all day...and never getting tired! Stop by when you can...I'm having a giveaway!
ClaudiaJuly 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM
You've brought back so many memories! I wore skorts, for sure, and loved Captain Kangaroo and the summer seemed long and endless, in the most wonderful way. Thanks for this post!

xo
Claudia
NanaDianaJuly 2, 2012 at 5:33 PM
I remember ALL those things, Laura! And oh- yeah-as above-I remember Weekly Reader in the mail, too. I loved just stretching out on the grass and watching the clouds move across the sky....and riding my bicycle around the farm. xo Diana
MaryJuly 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM
I'll join you at the counter :-). I really enjoyed your post today. It brought back lots of memories. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
your sisterJuly 2, 2012 at 5:40 PM
I loved Skorts and dr. scholl's exercise sandals when they were first available at the drug store... Mr. Greenjeans was my favorite part of the show !
Linda @ A La CarteJuly 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Oh my skorts! Yes I do remember them. I wish I was slim enough to still wear them! Its been too hot to let my inner child out to play much. I like your memories! hugs, Linda
Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 2, 2012 at 9:45 PM
I remember skorts. I think corn pops were my favorite, and yes, I watched Captain Kangaroo. Nice stroll down memory lane. I'll never lose my inner child.
Lynn@ The Vintage NestJuly 3, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Such a fun post Laura. I remember crafts and fun at the local park every day....playing under the hose.....and hide n seek in the dark, after catching fireflies. Happy happy 4th.
CarolJuly 3, 2012 at 8:12 PM
Laura,
Me too! And now I keep the flonase, zyrtec, patanol(for allergy eyes) on hand. Of course the prilosec I take every day, too!
But summer is my favorite time of year!
Claudine from CondensedLoveHomeJuly 4, 2012 at 1:45 AM
Awww Laura!!!! LOL!!!
I loved this post!!!
That's WHY I am passing you the Sunshine Award!!! You always brighten my day!!!
You are such a positive, kind person!
Please read my latest post about the Sunshine Award!
Since I grew up in Brazil, I am not familiar with some things you mentioned.
I loved your Keds! And I also loved the variety pack of cereal! My favourite used to be corn flakes (the sugary kind, with the Tiger). Now I love rice crispies chocolate. But like you I eat with peaches and yogurt... And the healthy cereal instead...
I loved that you let the window down, lol! I will do that next sunny morning! YES, of course I remember cars without air conditioning! Fighting with my brother in the back seat... those were the days!!! Hugs!
Sonya KanelstrandJuly 4, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Hey, you're pretty much the same child as you were, aren't you! I sure do remember the skorts, I loved them too! I have to think about how to bring a bit more of my child nature to the present. I need this!
pasqueflowerJuly 4, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Great memories! I was in my home town for a funeral July 3, and had a chance to reminisce about childhood memories with my cousins.
Ricki Jill TreleavenJuly 4, 2012 at 8:57 AM
:D Such a cute post, and i love your Keds! They are adorable.