Tobogganing.

Ever since I can remember, tobogganing was a big deal. Whenever we were little, my sister and I would always slide down the small little hill in front of our house. Although it was a small hill, it still brought us slightest joy going down it. We even brought our dogs on the ride!!  All that innocent fun became insignificant when we heard from a neighbor that there was a huge, steep, icy hill. Apparently it was largely popular, and it was so steep, most kids our age had to wear helmets. Feeling like we were successfully trained tobogganers, we decided to walk over there and go down that hill. With NO helmet.  As we walked there, are eyes and jaws dropped when we saw the hill. It was absolutely huge. We walked to the edge, and both my sister and I faced our fears, and sat down on the toboggan. As pushed we slowly pushed the sled with our legs closer to the tip, I felt like my heart was about to drop out of my chest. We starting sliding down, going faster and faster, gaining speed each second, till I eventually lost grip of the string, and completely bailed out! Instead of reaching the bottom of the hill on the sled, I slid down like a penguin. I had a mouthful of snow from screaming, and I was covered head to toe by the time I reached the bottom. My sister was rolling around laughing. Never again would I do that!!! 

Excitement!!

Whenever I see a little boy or girl overbearing with excitement, I can’t help but smile. Maybe it’s because of the glimmer and joy in their eyes. Or maybe it’s the way they jump up and down, and cheer happily. Their innocence is adorable to admire. It reminds me of the times when I was younger, and how the simplest things made me the happiest. Simple things like receiving a new Barbie doll, going to the park, seeing and petting a dog, and  meeting new friends… So many wonderful things in our young optimistic minds. I find it sad that we don’t see the good in things as much as little kids do. Everyone is a child at heart, and seeing a child full with excitement can bring out anyone’s innocence. I remember one time, I was babysitting these kids for the first time, and I decided to bring a toy called “Marble Works.” When I walked through the door, they forgot their shyness and came right up to me. Their eyes were bulging out of their sockets with excitement. I have never seen kids so excited to play such a silly game with marbles. It was really cute to watch how interested they were assembling a tower, and how much happiness it brought them when they dropped marbles down their masterpiece. I even had fun helping them and designing new structures. Every time I came over, they always asked me if I brought that toy, and they still had the same excited expressions. It makes me excited too!