What My Children Helped Me Remember When They Were Little

When my four children were young, they helped me remember that your family will always love you even when your naughty or creepy. You should never let someone play with your hair when they're mad at someone else (like when mom is mad at dad). Never be the one to throw the last punch (even if they started it) because you'll be the one blamed.

It's fun to sing at the top of your lungs completely naked, thrilling to jump off the roof onto the trampoline and ride the garage door up and down when mommy hits the opener. It's never good to put pennies in the toaster, stab fruit with sharp paring knives or paint the walls with your fingers. That's what paint brushes are for.

Playing with dress-up clothes allows you the fantasy to be someone else. New best friends make life come alive, but it's your best friend that keeps life stable. No matter how old you are - never stop believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy. Love every moment and never tell a lie. You'll always get caught.

What did your children help you remember when they were little?