Our host this week for Fun Monday is Molly and this is what she asked us to do:
“For your assignment tell us about a happy memory from your childhood. If you have pictures, please show us your pictures.”
Should be easy, right?
So, I started to think about a happy memory from my childhood that I would want to share.
Of course I have to tell you about all of the fun nights of playing games and watching movies with my parents and brothers. And the trips to get an ice cream cone, just because. And the vacations we took together as a family.
No… wait- I want to tell you about all of the Sunday afternoons spent at my grandparents house. Every Sunday after church we went to my grandparents house for a big dinner and time spent together.
No…wait- I want to tell you about great times I had when I went away to camp with my cousin Beka. It’s probably better if I don’t share all of the stories but wow- did we have some good times.
No… wait- I want to tell you about all of the Thanksgivings spent at my parents house with all of the family there. I think Thanksgiving has to be my favorite holiday.
No…wait- I want to tell you about the Christmas Eve parties at my Aunt Winnie’s house with my dads side of the family. I don’t remember a single present I received (although there were many) but what I do remember is the fun spent with my family.
No… wait- I want to tell you about all of the fun New Years Eve parties spent with my moms side of the family. Lots and lots of fun times.
No…wait- I want to tell you about all of the fun I had in high school with my friends Patti and Sheli. I loved high school and all of the fun I had with those two.
No…wait- I want to tell you about the fun times I had with my dad during our father-daughter time. Dinner at Friendly’s, basketball in the backyard, sledding in the winter.
No… wait- I want to tell you about the shopping trips with my mom. Not necessarily the shopping, but the fun we had talking and laughing. There were times that we were in the car in the parking lot having so much fun talking and laughing that we never even made it into the store to go shopping.
No… wait- there’s too much to share.
Quite a dilemma to have, right? My childhood was filled with family, laughter and happy memories. I have been truly blessed.
Karisma says:
Oh I know exactly how you feel, thats why I chose to pick on my naughty uncles instead!
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Molly says:
Indeed you are blessed, Melanie. Thank you for sharing so many memories on this Fun Monday. I notice that all of these memories include people.
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Pam says:
I’m so glad you have so many fond memories too hold onto. I hope my kids have so much to remember when they are grown!
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Spice says:
You have so many fond memories of family and your childhood - that’s awesome!!!! My family was the same way and I count my blessings about that everyday.
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Toni says:
Wow, great childhood. We had those big Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings as well! Loved it.
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chrisb says:
What wonderful family memories you have shared with us today.
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Faye says:
What you just described was an idylic childhood,Melanie–filled with family, friends,fun, and celebration. I’m glad you have these wonderful memories.
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Heather says:
Sounds as though you had a wonderful childhood. Thanks for sharing some of those sweet memories with us.
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daddy d says:
That is a lot of good thoughts. Yes, there were many to be choosen from … good for you to have a positive past. Joy.
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Alison says:
wonderful memories Melanie, you defintely were truly blessed!!
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Jo Beaufoix says:
Hee hee, you certainly have.
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the planet of janet says:
indeed you have been blessed! what a wonderful list of things to remember with joy!
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IamwhoIam says:
Sound like it was FUN and Happy
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Pamela says:
Oh the best part was there was just soooooooooo much. I would love to here it ALL!!!!
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