Toddlers Know Best

I've learned a lesson or two from having two grandchildren in the toddler phase of life the first being I'm so glad I don't have them every single day because toddlers are not the easiest people on earth.

Perhaps I don't remember the days I had toddlers in the house on a daily basis or perhaps I was younger and could keep up. It's probably a combination of the two. The energy alone will exhaust the fittest of grandparents and I know this because I've asked. They're tired, too.

She. Never. Stops. NEVER.

When the toddlers began talking in full sentences I had forgotten how those sentences are strung together and how answers are expected immediately and if you can't get that answer out before the next question you're going to pay and you will pay because the questions are one continuous stream of who/what/why.

Our toddlers have taught us many things like just get in there and try it even if you're a little bit scared at first.

 And if you don't like it, you can run away.

We've learned there is almost always more than one way to use things-

We've learned spinning makes you dizzy but it's so very much worth the effort--

To love our pets fully-

And dog kisses are great.

They've taught us to appreciate sleep for a variety of reasons--

That girls truly can do it all-

Even if that means being a ballerina, astronaut, dragon slayer--

Blue tutus are awesome--

So is playing in the dirt or sand--

All you need to have a blast is a chair and a blanket-

Making up your own rules for games is cool--

Asking for help when you're in a tight situation is a good idea and perfectly acceptable--

Time with family is the most wonderful time of all---

There are lessons to learn or relearn every single day spent with a toddler. Life lessons we never thought about or those we knew once upon a time but lost it when we grew up. It's grand we can take those lessons back when we become grandparents.

L is for lessons. The most valuable lessons we can learn. Those taught by toddlers.

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Brotherly Lessons

I've learned quite a few lessons from my oldest brother over the years. I'm not even sure he knows what a teacher he is.

When we were growing up, he taught me that, while he would chase me with a frog or other disgusting type creature, he would beat the crap out of anyone else who tried to chase me with one.

When I was just beginning high school, he taught me how to defend myself. I accidentally practiced on him. He went down really fast. Oops.

He taught me that he would protect me and my brothers when our parents were out from the man outside the window. Even though the man outside the window was only my brother's reflection.

He taught me how to push everyone out of the way and run past them to get away from a haunted house.

He taught me I should have behaved myself much more than I did in college because those stories would come back to haunt me. Via him.

He also taught me that no matter what hand life deals you, you keep your head up and stay positive.

He taught me that putting others first is never a bad idea.

He taught me to make good, positive memories and to try to live so as not to have regrets.

He taught me to get out there and live life instead of letting life pass me by. 

My brother and I have shared thousands of memories over the years. Most of them are filled with happiness and laughter. All of them are filled with love.

Do you have any brothers? Are yours crazy too?