Why do we have to mature . . .

Maturity is the ability to do a job whether or not you are supervised, to carry money without spending it, and to bear an injustice without wanting to get even. I am mature as far as this definition is concerned. I actually truly like this definition, but don't necessarily like the idea of being mature. In the respect of working hard, saving a little money, and not getting even, I want to be mature. But in the respect of remaining childlike, playing with my daughter - whether it be running down the street, squatting in the middle of the sidewalk to look at something, singing her favorite song in the grocery store, answering her "Bella talk" while walking down the aisles of a store - having our own conversation no one can understand, dancing with her at night, just enjoying every moment of our time together . . . no I never want to grow up. I want to forever be childlike in that manner. Speaking of which . . . I must go play with my daughter who is pulling at my hand at this very moment (making it quite impossible to type) . . . as said best in this quote . . . Make a memory with your children, Take the time in busy days; Have some fun while they are growing, Show your love in gentle ways. - Elaine Hardt