If Molly and Lucy Toddler could you give you advice, I think they'd tell you this:
2) Kisses have magic powers. (And what they don't heal, themed band-aids will fix)
3) Toys are best played with when you can see all of them at once. Cleaning up is for sissies. (Molly's room this evening could totally be a candidate for Toddler Hoarders.)
4) Don't let any good thing go to waste. (Today I peeked in to the backseat and Molly was licking the chocolate off the inside of her granola bar wrapper.)
5) When you're stuck by a train, shake with joy. You get to watch a train! (This happened the other day when we were on a schedule and got stuck by TWO trains. Molly was thrilled, though I did not share her enthusiasm.)
6) Enjoy the ride. When you're on the interstate, squeal with delight every time you go on an overpass or pull some G's on a turn. (Molly's love of "overpasses" is all consuming when we are in a car. She begs to go on each one she sees.)
7) It's always time for a party. (Molly ardently follows this advice. As soon as Daddy Toddler gets home from work, she meets him at the door screaming "DADDY! DO YOU WANT TO COME TO THE PARTY IN MY ROOM!!!".)
8) Never do all the things you should do before bed. That way, you have a legitimate reason to get back out.
9) Christmas songs, stories, and decorations are appropriate year round. (When she was 2, Molly's favorite song was Jingle Bells for about 6 months after Christmas. Just last night, she begged to read How the Grinch Stole Christmas.)
10) If it's worth doing, do it right. If you're going to run, run as fast as you can. (Skinned knees will happen; that's what Hello Kitty Band-aids are for- see #2) If you're going to yell, yell as loudly as you can. If you're going to get upset about something, let it consume you until you lose control of 94% of your bodily functions. (When Molly gets incredibly upset about something, she often toots in anger. I usually have to leave the room because I'm laughing so hard.)
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