Okay, big shocker but this whole “adulting” thing is scary and really expensive and I just want to go back to simpler times..like my childhood.

Starting way back, before I could even do real constructive things, I was once a little tiny human with much less self-awareness and I was not capable of doing a whole lot. So, in commemoration I have compiled a list of 15 things I miss about my childhood and in no particular order.

1. Webkinz

First of all, it’s not socially acceptable to be in your twenties and play with your Webkinz all day long but if I could I probably would, so there’s that. Rest in peace to my Webkinz, you were the light of my life for a solid 9 months.

2. The Sims

Speaking of internet games that brings me to The Sims. If today I were to see a Sims computer game lying around my house you better believe I am going to get on that ASAP (just kidding). But I do miss waking up at 6am on Saturday to play non stop until my mom or dad called me down for lunch which was nothing short of Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese, of course.

3. Two words: Kids Bop

Just kidding, throw that away!!!!!!

4. Mini Cars

Riding around after school on your driveway in your little mini Jeep Wrangler or whatever 4-wheeled vehicle your parents were somehow convinced into purchasing for you.

5. Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets

Everything's better when it's fun-shaped.

6. McDonald's

But not just your average kids meal, the grilled cheese. Where did that go? When I was a kid McDonald’s was life and I do not remember it being so bad for me but then again I was very small and unaware of many things. I miss you grilled cheese, I don't know where you went but I miss you.

7. Kool-Aid Jammers

My mom did not let me or my siblings drink these so they were only allowed when we were at other people's houses. Therefore, I loved these exclusive little drinks.

8. Petting Zoos

Petting zoos. I know we all find ourselves going to petting zoos here and there (maybe?) but I KNOW when you were a kid you at some point bottle fed a baby goat somewhere and it was probably the best day of your life.

9. Dunk-a-roos

There terrific little crackers with icing to drip them in. Ugh, I could go for some of those right about now.

10. Legos

11. Barbie Dolls

Barbie had the coolest life and I will always be jealous of the lifestyle held by that little plastic woman.

12. Bratz Dolls

Playing with my Bratz dolls that none of my friends were allowed to have because their parents thought they were not dressed appropriately. I did not pay any attention to their clothes or really any of that. All I knew is that their feet popped off and they had cool faces.

13. Polly Pocket Movies

Yeah, the Polly Pocket dolls were cool too but if you've seen the movies that came in the package with the dolls please tell me how your life has significantly improved from viewing these.

14. Easy Bake Oven

I know I made some really gross macaroni and cheese and more than likely burned myself but I think that was the closest I came to adulating at the time.

15. Velcro Wallets

Find me a more annoying but extremely practical accessory for a child, I dare you. Also, the money inside my wallet that I did not earn for doing anything other than simply aging. Wonderful.

Now that I’m getting closer to being a real-life adult, all of these things are distant memories. Flashbacks, traumatic experiences, you name it. All of these brought me some great times and I would give anything to go back just for a little while. Growing up is great but the times I had where I did not have to buy my own food or toys was truly amazing and I miss it.