Comments on: regressing…

By: Lizz Schmidt

Lizz Schmidt — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:59:01 +0000

I find it so funny how the whole issue of age is quite individualistic. I think so many people get caught up in what they are supposed to do or have done by a certain age, that they fail to realize life is all about the journey- not the destination. So, if playing music loudly on a back road or slipping a slurpy (say *that* 10 times fast!) makes you feel better or rejuvinated in some way: GO FOR IT! There are no rules to growing up, and no one’s keeping score. Do the things that will one day make you smile as you reflect back. A lot of people think childhood abandons us- leaving us behind for lands of make believe tea parties. But, no…it is we who abandon it, with lofty desires of freedom, no curfews, and miles of road to travel. As the Byrds said it so eliquently during the 70′s, “To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn. And a good time to every purpose under heaven.” Wise words
I’m 24 btw and STILL don’t always feel like an adult.

By: Ronni

Ronni — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:49:12 +0000

Sarah, I enjoyed this entry so much. I’m 36 years old and in denial about it because I certainly don’t FEEL 36. I do grown-up stuff. I pay bills. I can drive a car. I work. I schedule appointments and buy groceries. I have a son who calls me “mom” and that still blows my mind. I don’t feel like a grown-up.

I guess that’s why I buy and play with toys. And I play games on the computer. And I tell fart jokes to my 8-year old.

Finding that balance can be tricky. I want to indulge the kid in me, but I still want to take care of things so I can indulge guilt-free.

OH, and I was in Target sniffing the binders the other day, trying to find that certain scent. You know which one I’m talking about. It’s hard to find anymore, with everything being PVC free and stuff.

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:28:15 +0000

I Just started reading your blog i been reading your books since lock and key came out . (:
i’m about to watch How To Deal the movie i really hope its good but the books are always better . you have a gift . (:

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:45:07 +0000

I kind of want to buy a Slurpee, watch Dance Moms, and eat potato chips now for the rest of my life…

By: Becky Lees

Becky Lees — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:47:10 +0000

Sarah, I am so with you! I want to be a kid again when my biggest worry was not failing my algebra test. Chips for dinner sounds fabulous, but no, I have to be the responsible parent who feeds my kids healthy food. Alas, to be a teen again just for a day or two would be so fun.

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:09:34 +0000

I know exactly how you feel Sarah!! I’m 22 and I have two 4 year olds. They started preschool today, and I managed to finally get them to bed with full on excitment to go back tomorrow… And I still hear them running around right now. I miss when they were babies. :,( oh well.. My husband and I are both teachers. He teaches middle school, and I teach 5th grade.
I sometimes wish i was 12 again.. Where I wouldnt worry about paying stupid bills and stuff… Just hanging out with friends… Watching tv 24/7 guilty is charged, and worrying about somebody taking your crush away from you. Haha. Miss those days…
A slurpee sounds good now that I think about it. anyone know a 24 hour drive thru with
slurpees?! anyways, thank you Sarah for writing about things I can 100% relate to. Cant wait to see you in Canada. Night all!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:26:44 +0000

Oh, man, I feel you on this one. Getting older brings on so much unwanted responsibility. Sure there is freedom involved, but is it worth it? No, probably not. There are so many things that I have to do today that I am dreading (packing for college, running errands, cleaning, buying books, figuring out finances). Sometimes I just feel like yelling, “Im just a kid!” But, I am technically not a kid anymore. This post definitely struck a chord with me today.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:44:10 +0000

I always regress. I’m twenty-five when I am feeling to stressed out I just watch one of my old Disney movies, that always makes me feel like a kid again. And you are never to old for a slurpee I had one the other day and it was delecious. Everytime I have one I think of Ruby in Lock and Key. I hope you find that happy balance it is a hard thing to do but hang in there.

By: Paige E. Brooks

Paige E. Brooks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:37:42 +0000

Haha, I’m not a mother, I’m 16. But I hate how summer ended… I started school today, and it was sooooooo boring!!!! All they talked about were rules rules and more rules. it sucked. Hopefully tomorrow will be more exciting. Wish me luck!!! adios!

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:29:09 +0000

I’m a teacher, and our parent night is tonight. I’m so sad that summer’s over.