Kids (Jan. 31)

I once heard a comedian say that he thought the lifecycle was backwards. See kids do not appreciate the freedom and lack of responsibility that they have but if they were to experience the rest of life first then that carefree time in life would be so much more appreciated. Why is it that one feels the need to be something more than this simplistic attitude towards life? It seems that as one grows older they become more concerned with the needs of food and the freedom to have fun in whatever way they desire. Perhaps this makes sense or perhaps kids have it figured out. Sure one does need food to live. But what if for a change one took the time to really appreciate the simple things in life like rolling down a grassy hill or playing on the playground. Perhaps the toy isn't the most important part of the gift but the box that it came in.