First of all welcome back from a long break :)

Lovely read as always!

Ah, the playground days – where hopscotch battles and tag were the epic struggles of our childhood - you took me back to those days. Thank you for this vivid description. ❤️ Even with those pesky side-stitches, the thrill of racing to the swings remains etched in my memory.

Life's like a giant playground, you are right! It throws curveballs like a swing set, but each player, fair or not, adds a unique chapter to the game...

Let's embrace the ups, navigate the downs, and cheer on fellow friends in this grand game of life. I think, small victories deserve big celebrations – just like conquering the monkey bars back in the day! Whenever I see kids racing for securing the spot on swings for themselves and their friends, it always brings a big wide smile on my face. These moments of pure innocent joys.

@beyondhersmile please keep writing and entertaining us.

Looking forward to many such beautiful entries.
Have a nice weekend!