Okay, so I am a millennial, but I grew up with generation X. I lived in a big family. I was the 10th of 9 kids. No, I was my mom’s only child, but I lived with my grandparents, 4 uncles, 4 aunts, and my mom. Let’s start with my oldest uncle who was born in 1962. He loved his shaggy hairstyle and big mustache. My mom 1964, she was a little bit conservative, she was a teacher, always a side braid hairstyle and midi dresses. The rest of my uncles and aunts born in 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, and 1985 (my twin uncle,).
Bless my grandma’s heart!
We lived well, laughed often, and loved much. However, there were few things we loved, but they don’t exist anymore.
Cassette tapes:
The house was full of cassette tapes of the Eagles band, Bee Gees, Jon Bon Jovi, Sting, Cher, and some other French singers.
I still remember when my uncles rewarded me with candy when I rewound their cassette tapes with a pencil.
The telephone:
And that’s true! Oh, we were so happy when my grandpa bought a phone Jack!
The old photo poses:
There was nothing called selfie pose.
Letters:
I love letters! I send letters to my family and friends sometimes.
Outdoor play:
Unfortunately, outdoor play is fading!
Popsicles and ice pops:
Ha! Those were so bad, but we loved them.
Read the cereal box…not a tablet:
I still put the box in front of my kids and let them read it.
Everything seemed to move a little slower.
Times have changed! Most things are forgotten, even family members and friends. We live in a strange world, where everything is accessible but unapproachable.
Peace!
Carolina Mom 