"My dog had worms. I think he was going fishing."
- Emma B., age 4
"Don't eat ladyfingers - even if you know the lady
they came from." - Susannah K., age 6
I've learned that I like my teacher because she
cries when we sing "Silent Night" - Age 6
"The only accidents are the ones you make in your pants."
- Ari K, age 7
"Moses came down with the Ten Amendments, which were
God's Bill of Wrongs." - Susie F., age 7
I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my
broccoli either. - Age 7
Never try to baptize a cat. - Eileen, 8
"Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and the world laughs at you." - Rob P, age 8
"If life gives you nothing but lemons, make up a better shopping list for it." - Steven B, age 8
Stay away from prunes. - Randy, 9
I've learned that when I wave to people in thecountry,
they stop what they are doing and wave back. - Age 9
"Everyone has feelings, except for snakes and principals."
- Donna Maria G, age 9
Puppies still have bad breath even after eating a tic tac. - Andrew, 9
Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. - Kyoyo, 9
You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. - Armir, 9
Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. - Lauren, 9
Don't pick on your sister when she's holding a baseball bat. - Joel, 10
Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to. - Emily, 10
Never trust a dog to watch your food. -Patrick, age 10
"Doctors automatically know what's wrong with you. They have a sick sense." - Beau M., age 10
When your mom is mad at your dad, don't let her brush your hair. - Taylia, 11
Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts. - Kellie, 11
I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom
makes me clean it up again. - Age 12
Don't sneeze in front of mom when you're eating crackers. - Mitchell, 12
"When a movie is PG-13 that means how many minutes
your mom will let you watch before turning it off." - Jon G.,age 12
When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she's on the phone. - Alyesha, 13
Never pee on an electric fence. - Robert, 13
Don't squat with your spurs on. - Noronha, 13
When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't answer him. - Michael, 14
Never tell your mom her diet's not working. - Michael, 14
Never allow your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment. - Traci, 14
Peanuts CAN get stuck in your nose, even if your sister tells you they can't. -Amanda 14
When your mom tells you that peroxide won't come out of your hair-
believe her. - Amanda 14
I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up,you should
try cheering someone else up. - Age 14
I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly
glad my parents are strict with me. - Age 15
If you want a kitten, start out by asking for a horse. - Naomi, 15
've learned that silent company is often more healing
than words of advice. -Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's hair is oneof life's
great pleasures. - Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have
followed me there. - Age 29
I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I
must live so that no one will believe it. - Age 39
I've learned that our background and circumstances may have
influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. -Age 40
I've learned that there are people who love youdearly but just
don't know how to show it. - Age 42
I've learned that you can make some one's day bysimply sending
them a little note. -Age 44
I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the
greater his or her need to cast blame on others. - Age 46
I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. - Age 47
I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems
today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. - Age 48
I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits
for hours. -Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses are better onthe side away
from the phone. - Age 50
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he
handles these three things: a rainy day, lostluggage, and tangled
Christmas tree lights. - Age 51
I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a
medicine cabinet full of pills. - Age 52
I've learned that regardless of your relationshipwith your
parents, you miss them terribly after they die. - Age 53
I've learned that making a living is not the samething as
making a life. -Age 58
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. -Age 62
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt
on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. - Age 64
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.
But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work,
meeting new people, and doing the very best you can,happiness
will find you. - Age 65
I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I
usually make the right decision. - Age 66
I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. - Age 72
I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell
the truth, I've seen several. - Age 75
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. -Age 82
I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch - holdinghands, a warm hug, or
just a friendly pat on the back. - Age 85
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. - Age 92