I love playing tag with the boys on the playground. I can outrun most of them.
I like catching Jimmy. He’s cute. I’ve got a crush on him. I think he likes me, but I’m not sure. He seems to like the girly girls. Yuck! They’re always batting their eyelids, and fixing their hair, and smoothing their dresses. Why can’t he see that I’m prettier, and faster than all of them put together?
Oh, well. I like chasing the other guys around too. Jimmy can wait. I’m having too much fun.
Heck! That dumb bell’s ringing. Recess is over.
“Coming!!!”
hugmamma's MIND, BODY and SOUL 
Aww cute story, I miss being a child now 🙂 hehe
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It did bring back great memories of carefree days…
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I wonder if Jimmy come to his sense one day?. Or just maybe there’s that little shy boy standing in the corner that will grow up to be the handsomest of all…
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Aaahhh…sounds like Cinderfella. I think Jimmy’s very happy with the woman he married, and the children she bore him.
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Dear Millie,
This piece brought back some sweet childhood memories. But then what would we have done with those boys if we’d caught them? Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re right, Rochelle. What would we have done with all the boys we caught as 7, 8, 9, and 10 year olds. Save them for a rainy day, perhaps? 😆 And if we look hard enough, or not, there are always sweet memories of childhood. hugs for beginning my Sunday with some much needed sunshine… 🙂
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Yup, that’s pretty much how it went down.
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ha, ha. You too, huh? Glad I wasn’t the only one. ha, ha.
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🙂
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Ah what a lovely reminder of those carefree childhood days.
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From my vantage point as a senior citizen, childhood is a lovely memory…for the most part. It had its sobering moments, but playtime was always great. hugs for the lovely comment…
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haha i was about to say i like the kid, then realized it was you. his loss! cute story, really a sweet memory. i’m trying so hard to remember but i don’t think i had a playground crush, i’ve always liked the older kids. lol
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Yeah! I was that crazy kid. Took me a long time to get over Jimmy. But when I met my husband, I totally flipped. Then Jimmy re-entered my life, and I knew I was over him. But he was my first “love,” so I’ll always remember him fondly. He was a really nice guy.
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im glad you ended up with a great guy and that your still friends with your first love, that’s pretty cool.
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Well, my first love lives on Maui where I was born and grew up. I’m now living on the U.S. mainland, where I’ve been the last 37 years or so. However, I’m sure if we saw one another, we’d hug and remember the good old days. 🙂
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Ha!ha!Sassy little devil;-)Loved this cute take HM:-)
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I like that…sassy! hugs for the “cute” comment. Love it!
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🙂 A pleasure
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Somebody making the most of life. Great little number.
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I like the way you put it. Definitely making the most of life…
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We all remember our first playground crush–and our silly attempts to catch his/her attention. Fun memory.
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You mean I wasn’t the only one? ha, ha. Thank goodness!
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Really sweet and well-written story. I’m glad you ended up the right man.
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Yep! I caught me one heck of a great guy…43 years and counting. hugs…
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That is a sweet and uplifting tale 🙂
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Thanks! I wanted to write a “lighter” story. Most recently, my pieces have been a little “heavier.” hugs for noticing… 🙂
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Good one. Definitely Jimmy’s loss.
janet
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I’ll have to let Jimmy know. Now in his 60s, like me, I’m sure he’s quite happy with the way his life has turned out…as am I…as am I. 🙂
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I’m glad he came to his senses and chose you! I’m sure he’s thrilled.
janet
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Sorry if my comment misled you. I meant I’d have to let Jimmy know when, and if I ever see him. He still lives on Maui with his family; I live in Washington with my wonderful husband and daughter. I’m pretty sure Jimmy’s happy with his life. I’ve not spoken with him in ages…
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OK. I was going to say I didn’t know if you were one of the girls or not. Glad you’re happy and I hope he is, too.
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ha, ha. I was just telling my daughter that I have more of an affinity for writing nonfiction than fiction. Probably because my own experiences come to mind so quickly. I think my comments often give away the fact that I’m writing about myself in many instances. I should try to remain objective, so that my story retains its sense of fiction. Sorry for the confusion…
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try playing hard to get. it works. 🙂
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You’re right! It works more times than not. But you know how it is when you’re young and inexperienced…you wear your heart on your sleeve. 🙂
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Yeah – don’t waste your time on Jimmy – he’d want you to be the girly-girl type after a while… tomboys rule!
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ha, ha. I knew there were others out there like me. Thankfully, I married a guy who loves me the way I am. And he likes me too!
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Dumb Jimmy. 🙂
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His loss, right? 😆
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