Milford chronicle., 1940-06-14
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SIMPLE THRILLS
SIMPLE THRILLS
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The three Arnold children burst il
at the front door shouting excitedly
Mother, may we ride over 20 town
with Mrs. Rogers 10 bring Mr.. Roe.
ers home from work" asked Jean.
Why, Of course But" and Mrs
Arnold held up her hand for a mo-
ments silence, remember not "a
lean against the doors Of the car
Yes, Mother" they answered in
chorus. Then Jean, Jack and little
Peggy dashed out Of doors again.
"Myl how excited they seem over
a car ridel" remarked Mrs. ArnoId's
friend, Thelma Johnson, who had
dropped In for a chat. Car rides
don't interest my offspring any morel
In fact, It seems TO me they don't get
excited over anything, the way l did
when was young. Their sophisti-
cation worries me. How have you
managed to keep yours so that they
are thrilled over little things?"
|. We'll, George and l have tried to
follow the rules that applied TO Won
and me and him when we were chill
dren. There weren't radios and au-
tomobiles and regular trips to the
city for us, 80 we became excited
over an ice cream cone, while a trip
TO town to see the circus parade left
us speechless."
Those were the good old daysi
But how can you in 1910 keep Jean
and Jack and Peggy satisfied with
simple things? I've noticed they are
always the happiest children in the
-"
Perhaps IL we had more money It
wouldn't be so easy. When Jean
reached the age Of four or 1--WE she
began to notice that we didn't have
an automobile or as nice furniture
as some Of the neighbors, and she
expressed her dissatisfaction. I ex-
planned that the things that really
made US happy were the little things.
like kind words and stories at bed
time and Daddy coming home from
work. And we would certainly ra-
iher have sweet little brother and
lister than an automobile. Jean |
agreed.
$50 because we haven't an auto |
mobile; a ride into town with Mrs. /
Rogers is a big event Once each !,
we rent a car and drive out
o the Forest Preserves for a picnic
upper. That Is always a memoir
Ible event, talked Of and planned for +,
weeks ahead. Also, once each sum-
ner we go to the zoo and buy our
unch on the grounds.
We take the youngsters to very
ew movies, but two or three times a
ear we take them to those that are
suitable for children.
I'VE try to plan most of our pleas
res around our own family, for we
Vant our children to associate en-
Oyment, stability and affection with
heir home life, both now and after
hey are grown. We believe they are
otng to need that feeling oe sectrl
y to uphold them IL mis- changing
rorld.
"One Of our simplest forms OF en- !
but one they love, is for
be whole family to go for a walk !
fter supper. We study the new :
ouses being built, examine flowers I
nd trees and stop to chat with peo- ]
lie in their front yards. The young
iers have learned a lot on those
alks. In winter time we often pop
1rR and read stories aloud after
lildren have done so many excit-
lg things that the edge is worn on :
their enthusiasm
1T isn't too late to sharpen it."
RS Arnold suggested. Give the
mily walks and the popcorn par
es a trial, and see IL your Harriet 2
Id Billy don't find them a delight. :
lildren really like simple things II
g give them a chanee.T j