Tell me the funny things the child in you does.....
By mimpi
@mimpi1911 (25464)
India
November 11, 2008 9:34am CST
[i]The great man is he who does not lose his child's heart.
Mencius [/i]
And I find it most apt. The infallible innocence, the urge to learn and re learn and having fun even with the grotesque of moments in life is but what the child in us does.
Share the most sweet, adorable, beautiful thing the child in you did of late.
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11 responses
@alokn99 (5717)
• India
11 Nov 08
Spinning a top, playing marbles,trying to fly kite, the way i used to decades ago, musical chairs and there was those stimulated Superman antics.
Have i grown up ?
They were all for the benefit of my nephew and his friends who had were having a gala time a couple of weeks ago. They sure back memories Mimpi, and guess what i, i did not question this instinct for one moment. It felt good and sure brought the sparkle in the eyes of the kids.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Nov 08
You can neve grow up, can you?
The child in you is just an exemplary one with all that it takes to redefine childhood. Thanks to your nephew and his Chachu.
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
11 Nov 08
Hmmm. I tend to break into silly little dances at the most unexpected moments at home, but I am not sure if this would be considered as the child within me coming out or not. I think so! I also make up my own words to songs and use them to make fun of a situation or to tease my wife so this may come under the category as well. All I know is that neither of these things are generally expected of a grown man!
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Nov 08
That's quite sweet actually and Cjay has refered to this in some discussion. Indeed its very funny and brightening for her!
Happy dancing wild!
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@James72 (26790)
• Australia
12 Nov 08
Riyasam! The world needs laughter and is way too serious as it stands! A time will come many years from now when both you and your husband are old and grey; and you will think back to those moments when he was playing around a little bit and smile from deep within!
@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
14 Nov 08
Until now, I cant let go of stuff toys I kept. I grab it whenver im lonely or need someone to talk to who will not give back bad comments. Id love to cuddle them right beside me when im alone and need reassurance that I can do best. I am also a childlike person when I cannot just put aside little things that I want to have like having indulge with much more chocolate and ice cream whenever possible.
Have a nice day!!
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
14 Nov 08
You are certainly a child at heart. My sister is like that. Her husband buys her dolls and cuddles still...
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Nov 08
I see much of my childlike dispositions through yours Cjay. The child in me takes over when with the kids and my neices and nephew are most adorable to indulge in my stupid acts. Yo Yo is still my game Cjay!
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
When I was younger, I liked Chinese garter so much that I tried doing that with an uncle's clothesline. It wasn't so flexible!!!
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@SaintAnne (5453)
• United States
13 Nov 08
Have you read some of my discussions, mimpi? I am always a child at heart. Sometimes, a spoiled child at that too. I like to boogie woogie. I like to hold hands with someone and just run as fast as we can. A few nights ago, I felt like jumping on my bed so I did. And a few days ago, I marveled at the sight of the horizon as the sun set. And tonight, I marveled at how beautiful the full moon is and wondered again how it would be if it really is made of cheese.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Nov 08
You are so adorable dear!
And tonight you feel like scratching and tickling and so you did!
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
12 Nov 08
Please allow me to give a short answer. When I am in jolly mood, I would stand in front of a mirror and would make different faces as a little child does. And sometimes I feel like gobbling toffees one after another. I remember in my childhood I was very found of toffees and would eat many in a day.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
13 Nov 08
Short answers are always welcome if its substantial.
So you fight with your children over toffees....
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
12 Nov 08
Welcome back, Mimpi, with the avatar I like so much! Well if my inner child did anything adorable lately I have surely forgotten what it is, but she must have, as my wonderful husband just came over and gave me a sweet kiss on the top of my head.
The child in me loves Mencius, though. What a venerable philosopher:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/ab/Mencius_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_15250.jpg/200px-Mencius_-_Project_Gutenberg_eText_15250.jpg
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Nov 08
Hi Ann
Thanks for everything.
And I do see the child in you writing this with the innocent sparkles in her eyes!
I just checked Mencius. Great philosopher he was! Thanks dear for the reference. And here what I liked:
Mencius said, “To nourish the mind, there is nothing better than to purge it of desires.”
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@swatilohani (745)
• India
12 Nov 08
Now that I am a mother, I love reliving some relly fun moments with my three year old daughter. Both of us get up at night to have our favorite cup of icecream. As the maxim goes: CHILD IS THE FATHER OF MAN. My daughter is one step ahead of me in loving to paint and getting wet in rain. So whenever there is a downpour in our backyard, mommy and daughter rush to dance in the rain.Never have I felt so blessed. Thanks for bringing out the child in us.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
12 Nov 08
Hi swati
that's so sweet to hear! It's indeed so much fun to do all fun stuffs with the kids. They are a bliss!
Thanks for a wondeful response.
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