by Julie Sewell-Schmidt

Created on: March 07, 2008   Last Updated: January 10, 2011

Sometimes I get wrapped up in the mundane tasks that go along with making a household reasonably functional (whatever the definition of that is). Instead of focusing on that, maybe it's time to focus on these;

Make friends with people from all walks of life and look past color, ethnic background, and physical appearance.

The best snow cones EVER are made from fresh snow.

Making a card for someone and giving it to them for no reason can make their day.

You can never have too many toys, too many best friends, or too much birthday cake.

You can have too many chores, too much homework, and too many Brussels sprouts.

It's o.k. to stay in your jammies all day once in a while.

Sitting at the Sponge Bob table with a coloring book and crayons is a nice way to pass the time on a rainy day, ESPECIALLY if you're still in your jammies.

Always have twice the number of diapers and wipes with you than you think you'll need.

Eating food with your hands is sometimes more efficient and much more entertaining than using a fork and spoon.

The kids from "High School Musical" are very talented young men and women.

Sleeping with a night light on does not mean you're a baby or a scaredy cat.

It's still fun to look for the prizes inside cereal boxes when you're not so worried about cleaning up the mess.

Doing somersaults in the yard may be fun but grass down your pants is very itchy.

There is nothing better on a hot summer day than going to the pool with your friends.

Your mom is the prettiest and your dad is the handsomest of all the moms and dads around.

If there's nobody to cuddle with on the couch, a stuffed animal works just fine.

Mean words can hurt more than physical pain, and take much longer to heal.

Chocolate milk is "the bomb", ramen noodles are tasty, and Disneyland is very close to heaven.

Sticking your tongue out while you're coloring helps you stay inside the lines.

Making faces in the mirror will NOT result in your face freezing in that position.

It's worth getting cold/wet/hot/sandy/soaked/muddy to make snow angels, sand castles, and mud pies.

If you don't like it, don't eat it.

Mysterious bumps in the night are scary.

A good cry can make you feel a whole lot better.

Sometimes you just need a hug.

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