Everyone is guilty of wishing they were young again, of wanting to go back to when times were simple. But were they really? Sure, real-life issues aren't present, but it's not as simple as us so called adults think. As a camp counselor of four-year-olds, I see the struggles they face everyday. And let's just say it makes me glad I'm not four anymore.
1. You are tired constantly, but can't sleep whenever you want
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Napping is a privilege four-year-olds and college kids hold sacred. The only difference is I can nap whenever I decidedly see fit, and you can only do so at nap time. (I'm so sorry.)
2. You are hungry constantly, but can't eat whenever you want
Snack time is the best time, especially when you all have the squeezable applesauces that we have to open for you. Down side being as mentioned above; it's always on our time and not yours.
3. You are swarmed by adults touching you and picking you up
4. You are always surrounded by big kids when you are the size of a teddy bear
It's taking "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids!" to a whole other level. It's like ants vs. skyscrapers. It's terrifying.
5. You just want to explore the world, but you're yelled at to walk faster
Curiosity seems to be encouraged yet discouraged at the same time. But seriously, hurry up, it's not like we aren't already 20 minutes late to our activity.
6. All you want is mommy and daddy
7. All you want to do is run around naked and be free but you can't
This feeling will not subside with age, but just please keep your clothes on.
8. Your bladder is the size of a peanut so you need to pee every five seconds
9. You cry for no reason so it is impossible to help you
Will you ever run out of tears?
10. The playground seems like a resort
11. Everyone seems to be your girlfriend/boyfriend so it's setting you up for a life of failure
12. You don't want to do what your counselors ask so you pretend not to understand
So yeah, kid, you may be cute, but life as a four-year-old really isn't. At the halfway point of my summer with them, I'd say I'm pretty thankful that I am a full-functioning human. I love my job and my kids so much, but I'll stick to taking care of them rather than wishing I was one of them, at least for awhile.
