Growing Up

Author's Note: " Growing up isn't easy and sometimes I miss being a little kid. I hope other kids my age can relate to this."

I miss having childhood innocence. I miss believing that fairy tales could be a reality: that happily ever afters could really be. I think that’s one of the hardest parts of growing up, missing being a kid. When I was in kindergarten I let my imagination run wild, but now everything is different. My friends are different,my family is different, my surroundings are different and because of all those things I am different. I’m not a little kid anymore but I’m also not ready to live on my own. It’s hard to figure out what category I fit under. It frustrates me that nothing can end the way I want it to. In the beginning it’s all smiles but why do goodbyes always have to end in tears. I guess I just miss being a little girl. 2 years ago all I wanted to do was grow up, that’s what every kid wants to do. But I think I grew up a little too fast and missed out on all the great childhood experiences that I missed out on.  I wish I could go back but I can’t so the lesson I will pass on to my children and friends are to enjoy your childhood and make sure you act your age.