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I am a product of an old farmhouse, a flock of sheep, and miles of exploration. Until I was about four years old, I had only lived in a typical American neighborhood, but my life (A.K.A. my playtime) was changed radically when my family and I moved to my Great Grandparents’ former home. This quaint, little, hand-built farmhouse was truly an experience. There was only one small bathroom, no air conditioning or heating, a bad rodent infestation, and several broken windows. We only lived in this palace for one year, but some of my happiest childhood memories are from this year. Soon after moving to the old farmhouse, I learned of the best perk: the neighbors were my grandparents. Many mornings I would wake up and run outside wearing only my pull-up diaper (I was a bit of a late bed wetter) to meet them as they let the sheep out into the field to graze. When Papa would drive his tractor to plow the field, I would sit on his lap and try …show more content…
We grew a vegetable garden together and ate food that we grew ourselves. I still remember the horrid smells that came from the kitchen as my Mom attempted to can jalapeños. During the winter, we would curl up under piles of blankets next to the fire and my Mom and Dad read us The Hobbit. I was terrified of Smaug and could not fall asleep for fear that the dragon might attack me. We grew closer as a family during these times. As we made repairs to the house together we built stronger bonds. The support I received from my family was so important to grow me into a better person. Without them I would have no foundation. All in all, my time living at the farmhouse was not a pivotal moment in my life in the traditional sense. Rather, it was a series of moments dragged out over a year. In my experience, often the long, drawn-out, and ordinary experiences can form you as a person just a much as one extraordinary hour. The longer experience often subtly forms habits that will last a
As a kid going to southern Indiana for my family's weekend reunion in the middle of July seemed to be a stress-free heaven. Talking with family while eating all of the great food everyone made, and awesome fishing in the glistening pond served as a retreat from the textbooks, homework, and tests in school. Although I never did any reading, writing, or math at the reunion, I learned some of the most valuable lessons at that 50-acre property in the dog days of summer. My great uncle, who owned the pond, taught me the best fishing spots, my dad taught me how to set up a tent, and my uncle Vance taught me the great values of our family between old folk songs. It was from these stories that I developed a great sense of pride in my family.
I remember taking baths in the kitchen sink after a long day outside, riding the four-wheeler with my aunt, and playing with the kittens. The farm was my second home, and it still is. There are a lot of memories I have because of the farm, but one memory that always sticks out is during harvest season. I spent full days in the tractor with Grandma and in the combine with Grandpa. I remember refusing to get out, even for lunch.
Lastly, after I officially got adopted. I was use to this family and thought of them as my parents. I obviously missed my real mom and sometimes still do, my new parents were awesome and we went on a lot of vacations. We went to Disney world, Sea world, Washington dc and more. I enjoyed most of the trips and would enjoy Dc more now than then. When we started to get use to this home we ended up moving to Minnesota from Missouri. This was a very big weather change, which affected me a lot at first, but I adapted fast. I have now lived in Minnesota for the majority of my life and really enjoy it.
My childhood was spent on military bases or in suburban neighborhoods. There were great places to play, but no place could match the old root cellar on my grandparents' farm, known as the "secret place". I really don't know who named it the "secret place" because it the place, it was what I did there that was secret. The place wasn't secret; what I did there was secret. I am the thirteenth grandchild and I am sure that many of my cousins spent hours playing there. In fact my mom spent a few hours there as a child. To me in my four year old's mind, it was all mine and no one else knew about the wonders it held.
I don't have a lot of fantastic memories of childhood. There were no spectacular family adventures, no unique family projects that taught some sort of moral lesson, no out-of-the-ordinary holidays. We ate family meals together, but most of the time the children and adults lived in different worlds. The kids went to school, did homework, and played; the adults worked. I was lucky, though. When I wanted a little of both worlds, I could always turn to Grandpa.
When I was nine years old, I lived in a multigenerational household on my mother’s side of the family. The house had lots of people inside of it and consisted of my five brothers, three sisters, mother, aunt and her boyfriend, grandmother, and grandfather. Living with twelve other people was a really fun part of my life and it made me who I am today. There were many benefits of living in this multigenerational household that I would be very beneficial to many people.
I live with my Grandmama, Ma and my younger, 7 year old sister Haji. Our village had houses that were like huts, with dusty, dry roads like the Arabian deserts that you’d see in films like Aladdin. The trees were full of fruit, despite the pale green leaves that hung limply beside them. Grass did not grow in our region, due to the scarceness of rain. The blue sky was clear, almost like a pond before you jump into it, splashing water everywhere.
Growing up in a massive neighborhood magnificent. My neighborhood flooded with kids around my age to hang out with. Occupying the edge of this neighborhood was a large park where the neighborhood’s kids and I would spend most of our time eliminating their boredom. When this park would not satisfy our needs, there were
When I think back to the days when I was a child, I think about all of my wonderful childhood memories. Often I wish to go back, back to that point in life when everything seemed simpler. Sometimes I think about it too much, knowing I cannot return. Yet there is still one place I can count on to take me back to that state of mind, my grandparent’s house and the land I love so much.
My immature mind was blown away by how spacious and enormous the house was, it was a perfect dream home, perfect to throw parties as well. I was so hyperactive to see my new bedroom that I didn’t have to share with a toddler. I could smell the refreshing coat of aqua paint on the wall, I took a grand tour of the house. I bustled down
As I look back on my childhood a great number of memories hide in my mind; sleepovers with friends, hanging upside down on the monkey bars, eating ice cream are but a few. The one memory that doesn't hide is of the postcard perfect house that I love and adore. From the hearty cattails and rose brown apple trees to the grilled cheese, this place reminds me of my childhood fun but also the love that my whole family shared. The red brick house and its surroundings will keep my memories forever.
The air is really fresh, and the wind is comfortable. Grandma usually opened the window during the daytime; I still remembered that feeling when the sunshine came in house and scatter. I walking among those numerous grand trees and admire colored leaves on the trees and on the ground. I miss that feeling of calmness and stability of the world around. I wish I could return the reality of those feelings once more. Memories in mind and never forget about happiness of staying in my grandmother’s house. Grandparent’s time-honored gift to their grandchildren is their unconditional love, unfettered by schedules, routines or commitments. They reinforced their grandchildren’s sense of security and self-value.
It was the second semester of fourth grade year. My parents had recently bought a new house in a nice quite neighborhood. I was ecstatic I always wanted to move to a new house. I was tired of my old home since I had already explored every corner, nook, and cranny. The moment I realized I would have to leave my old friends behind was one of the most devastating moments of my life. I didn’t want to switch schools and make new friends. Yet at the same time was an interesting new experience.
When I was a young child I would love to hear my parents tell me that we were going on a trip. I would be full of excitement, because I knew that we would be going to a place that I had never seen before. My parents, my brother, and I would pack our luggage and venture out in our small gray minivan. Three of my most cherished memories in our minivan are when we went to Disney World, the beach, and the mountains.
When my dad drove us into the farm for the first time, I will never forget my first feeling, happiness. As we emerged from the gravel road, I saw more deer than I had ever seen before and two beautiful lakes with a cabin on a hill near them. My first fishing experience was there, and fishing has been one of my favorite hobbies ever since. Before they moved to their new house, my cousin’s would have an Easter egg hunt at the farm every year. One year, we suffered through the rain in what turned out to be one of the best Easters ever.