Wonder, oh the wonder of the world as a child, discovering new and amazing things. I see that with my friends children (can't remember much myself). The simple joy of them learning something new, tying their shoelaces for the first time. Learning to ride a bike, believing in Father Christmas. There are so many wondrous things for children to discover and learn. I can't say I remember the first time I learnt to ride a bike or tie my shoelaces. I was thinking about this the other day and looking at myself now and then thinking back to being a child and how much children have to learn, ok now this may sound a little sad or odd, I don't know but when I think about it it amazes me.
One thing I do remember the wonder of seeing a womble in real life! Actually I wouldn't say the wonder as it terrified me. To me wombles were little things I saw on TV, a few inches tall not a six foot odd giant! I remember seeing one at a carnival I went to and it traumatised me (ok possibly exaggerating now) but I was pretty scared.
These are the sort of size wombles I saw at the carnival
and these below are how they are meant to be!
The Wizard of Oz an iconic movie based on the 1900 novel. I love it and it has been part of many peoples childhoods and will continue to be for a very long time. Made in 1939 staring Judy Garland and still a massive hit.
Weebles wobble but they don't fall down, remember them? They were ugly things really.
Seriously, what are they all about?
Ah Willow the Wisp, I love this so much! It was the best. They really don't make kids TV like they use to!
A sad film but well know, Watership Down.
Another catchy them tune.
Now before Harry, Hermoine and Ron there was Mildred from The Worst Witch, another film I loved as a kid! Loved the books too and still have them.
Some great memories for the letter W, I am thoroughly enjoying all this reminiscing. How about you?
I loved The Worst Witch!
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It was brilliant wasn't it! xxx
DeleteYour childhood memories are helped by the record of films, yet you don't remember the physical things like learning to ride a bike. The thick scab that cracked on the scraped knee, the determination to succeed. I remember that well.
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I remember riding a bike etc but I don't remember learning I'm afraid. Bad memory. You've got a great memory if you remember. I do remember hurting myself doing these things though ;)
DeleteThe programmes and game are easy to remember as they are all on the internet.
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I can just imagine a poor child being traumatised by a giant Womble!
ReplyDeleteNot on your list but a couple of Ws I used to love as a child are Why Don't You? and Whackaday.
He he I know! Ah know, that's so annoying I had them on my list to add but still forgot!
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I remeber my children watching those programmes.I forgot so much of my childhood and even when mu kids were young,some of your posts are bringing things back to me.
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