Little Red Riding Hood

Never, ever doubt that childhood experiences are important.

Children are as impressionable as little sponges.

While clear details may blur over the course of years, I believe specific events remain in our minds and hearts for life.

When I was in first grade, the class was wildly excited when our teacher told us we  were going to perform the children's tale "Little Red Riding Hood."

She had costumes all ready and drummed up a lot of enthusiasm among her little charges.

 Now that's a great teacher!

The day came when she was to announce who was going to play specific parts.

Much to my delight, she chose me to be Little Red Riding Hood herself!

Today, all I remember about the play, many decades later, is feeling immense excitement and wearing the red cape!  

But my love of theater has remained with me throughout my entire life.

All I have to do is look at the Little Red Riding Hood doll inside my curio cabinet to find myself smiling.

Ahhhhh.  The joys of happy childhood memories!

WHAT IS ONE HAPPY MEMORY YOU HAVE FROM YOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD?