When you are a kid, you might see things in some houses that you never saw in your own place, and those can seem particularly strange or magical (depending on what those are). Since I was living in an apartment on a second floor, my grandmother's house seemed like a big kingdom to explore!
Toy box?
When I was born, some of my uncles still lived at home, with my grandparents. The boys were sharing one room, and the girls had another room. I loved visiting the boy's room because there was a big chest in their room. It was a perfect size to sit on, to read, or be read to.
Be careful of the box!
Although it looked like a toy box, and was the size of a toy box, it was NOT a toy box. The first time I opened it, I was quite puzzled: it had no toy, no game, in fact, it had nothing, not even a bottom!
What is below?
That was my first sight of a laundry chute. Yes, below the boys' room was the laundry room, and below the chute was simply a big laundry basket to gather whatever was dropped in the chute. Obviously, that is something one can only have in a multiple story house.
What if?
I have always wondered what would happen if I was to slip into that laundry chute from the top. Would I really land in the laundry? Would it be a big fall? Even though I have often thought of it, I never tried it. But it always fascinated me.
Have you ever seen something in a house that was not yours that fascinated you? Or something that scared you? Share your discoveries in the comments below. Kids' perceptions are always fun to remember.
