Yes. It’s summer. Yes, if you have children, they’re home with you. All the time. This need not frighten you. Remember, they still go to school 8-9 months of the year, and there are many things we can learn from them if we only stop and listen.
Taking a glass-of-koolaid-half-full approach, Lori from Georgia sent me these pearls.
Never trust a dog to watch your food.
Patrick, Age 10
When you want something expensive, ask your grandparents.
Matthew, Age12
Never talk back to a teacher whose eyes and ears are twitching.
Andrew, Age 9
Wear a hat when feeding seagulls.
Rocky, Age 9
Never try to hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
Rosemary, Age 7
Never bug a pregnant mom.
Nicholas, Age 11
When your dad is mad and asks you, “Do I look stupid?” don’t answer him.
Heather, Age 16
Never tell your mom her diet’s not working.
Michael, Age 14
Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat.
Joel, Age12
When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she’s on
the phone.
Alyesha, Age 13
Never try to baptize a cat.
Laura, Age 13
Never do pranks at a police station.
Sam, Age 10
Never tell your little brother that you’re not going to do what your mom
told you to do.
Hank, Age 12
Never dare your little brother to paint the family car.
Phillip, Age 13
Enjoy them. The kids, I mean. If you don’t have any, please, offer to watch your friends’ kids soon! They need a break. Kidding. Sort of. Not really. 
You’ve been sending some great stuff lately. I’m simply shocked by how many things we’re getting in our inbox. But, please don’t let that talk you out of sending me something to smile about!
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And here are the perfect-for-your-starting-to-get-bored-at-home-kids fun and useful links.
Big Smiles!
Lynn P.
Editor
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