Childhood story

Day 18




Tell a story from your childhood

tractor photo

This is NOT my tractor from when I was a kid, but I have no idea if my mom even has any photos of it! In my mind I recall the tractor as possibly blue, and I seem to recall the the wagon had a hinged rear gate. But who knows!!

Anyway, on to the story! When I was young, we lived in the country, outside of Westminster Maryland. We had a small amount of property along a creek (which turned into a raging river during hurricane Agnes!). I have a memory of sneaking out of the house one day just after dawn. I was in my pajamas and bare feet. I got out my pedal tractor, and rode it up and down the path in the early morning light. I remember it being very quiet, and cool. It was summer, so later in the day it would be hot, but the air was nice early in the morning. the grass was wet under my feet from the dew.

I have no idea if I got back inside without being caught, or if I got in trouble. I just remember the freedom and peacefulness of riding my tractor in the early morning before anyone else was up.

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