If you could go back to any year of your life , which would you choose?

[jen73]

1994, to be 21 again! Seems like forever ago, esp cuz our oldest will be 21 this year!

 

[ZephyrHawk]

Hmmm.....not sure. Eleven was a pretty good year. So, 1990? I don't think I've had a year yet I'd really like to return to.

 

[indygirl99]

I think of times that I could have changed things if I said something different or went a different direction but if I did that I would not be where I am now.

Even with the rough times I have enjoyed all years of my life in some manner so I would not want to go back because I feel that would change things.

I certainly do not want to re-live my teenage years.

 

[low-key]

I would like to give it another run at 18, but if I really wanted to get the start I need I should go back to 15-16

 

[E&Cmom]

I would go back to my late teens / early 20s before my mom got sick and died. I would spend as much time with her and asked her all the thing I wish I had back then.

 

[MomofKatie]

1999. DD was 4 to 16 months old, and it was when she was at her adorable cutest!!! I loved the baby/toddler transitional year. I tell her every year on her birthday that my fondest wish would to have her back as a little baby just for a day.

 

[FreeDiningFanatic]

I'd go back to 2002. My girls were tiny, and I was a stay at home mom. We were super poor, but those were the happiest times of my life. We'd go for walks, visit friends, go to the playground, free programs at the library, and read tons of books. I look back at that time with fondness so often.

This made me tear up; I couldn't agree more.

 

[aprilgail]

I think back to 1991- my godson would have just finished all his treatment for his first battle with cancer and was healthy enough to vacation and do fun things.

 

[aristocatz]

1996-College years, the year I really found myself, fell in love for the first time, had a blast with my friends, just an amazing & carefree year -my best memories from college were probably largely from that year

 

[UncleMike101]

1970
The year we were married.
It was a very good year.......

 

[ronandannette]

1991 - and I'd scream at myself not to do several pivotal things that changed my life forever, although I really do believe things turn out like they were meant to.

 

[justgrace]

I don't think I would go back to any year. I'm so in love with life as it is now. I'm blessed and thank God for so much joy and love in my life!

 

[superme80]

1984. I was 4 and life was fun and exciting. I got a Care Bear for my 4th birthday and that was all that mattered. Oh to be so young and innocent.

 

[PollyannaMom]

To relive and change things? I don't think I'd dare. I firmly believe one intentional change risks a lot of unintentional ones. (I guess I've watched too much sci-fi.)

But to observe without being detectable, now that would be fun! I think I'd like to see my life when I was really young (like 3 or 4) and don't have a lot of clear memories.

 

[Lilacs4Me]

2008. So many things I hated about that year, and so many things I would have done over differently to avoid the pain and heartache that followed.

BUT - it got me to where I am now, and I love my life, so I guess it all had to happen. I just wish it didn't have to be so hard at the time!

 

[L&Lfan]

1983-1984
I was living in Boston, had just come out at age 23, was spending just about every evening in the clubs and the music and dancing were FIERCE! Best year of my life!

 

[Kriii]

1998. My husband and I always fondly remember the year our daughter was four years old as being one of the best times to be a parent! She was old enough to be full of personality but none of the drama that comes with going to school. We lived in a wonderful house in a wonderful neighborhood and had no idea that any of that would ever change. We had more energy and more time to spend with friends. Priceless memories!

Life has changed a LOT, some things for the best and some not so great but everything is ok. I am amazed at how naive I was years ago. I really thought that once I graduated college, settled into a career, started our family and settled into our dream home that things were then set for life! My husband and I are still dealing with life and career changes and probably always will be! Very thankful that through all of lifeś changes my husband has been a solid person who can be depended on as a partner in the good and the bad.

 

[Mizzoufan]

2013 the year my dad passed away.

 

[mjkacmom]

The year my oldest daughter was born. She was such an easy, fun baby, and I could really enjoy her. Well, except maybe the first 6 weeks, but after that, she was sleeping through the night. I had her brother 20 months later, and then the next 3 followed quickly, so it was pretty chaotic. That first year of being a mom was awesome, and I rocked it (not knowing she was an exceptionally easy baby/toddler - the others were not).

 

[Sal]

2013. Three years ago this month we learned our daughter, who was 32, would lose her battle with breast cancer. They gave her 6 months, we only got 3.
I would just like to hug her, laugh with her, look at her beautiful face. However, I would not relive the last six months of that year for anything. She was so loved and so very missed.

Sal