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Important life lessons from a 4 year old

raino by raino Crawling(February 2009) (rank 500+)

Having watched our 5 children grow over the years I've decided that as adults we should remember how to be 4 years old. The following suggestions I believe will lead to a happier life. Enjoy!

1 When a loved one enters the house after a day at work or

school grab hold of their legs and hug them like they've been gone a year.

2 Enjoy art, music, dancing and singing without once saying 'I'm really no good at this!'

3 When you see someone new walk up to them, say 'hi' and ask them if they want to play.

4 Enjoy dirt as often as possible.

5 When you get tired - nap, no matter where you are (unless you're driving or doing something equally dangerous!!)

6 Wear any old clothes that make you feel good - never worry about fashion or what other people will think.

7 Never weigh yourself.

8 Have a special toy to cuddle up with in times of need.

9 Be enthusiastic about everything whether it's putting out the garbage or planting seedlings.

10 Finish everyday with a bed-time story and a kiss goodnight.

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bruciegee
February 2009 | bruciegee
Re: Important life lessons from a 4 year old

Love it!!

(I think you're on to something... sometimes we forget the really important things as we get 'bigger' and 'smarter'!)



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parentliving
February 2009 | parentliving
Re: Important life lessons from a 4 year old

Sage advice!



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liswal
February 2009 | liswal
Re: Important life lessons from a 4 year old

Thanks for making me smile,,,,,But I don't really get it! I feel your article is more suitable for a blog article that an advice article.

Thanks for maling me smile about all things fourish!

Lisa :)

 



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josierm
February 2009 | josierm
Re: Important life lessons from a 4 year old

I like this......its so easy to get stuck in the rut of the responsibility and burden of adulthood that we forget to have fun and live a little.  thanks for the reminder of what makes life happy.



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Rhadika
February 2009 | Rhadika
Re: Important life lessons from a 4 year old

I agree with what you have written, but am a little ucertain about #3 & 5. I mean if a complete stranger came up to me and said hi, do you want to play, I would more than likely hit them with my bag! lol. And I'm not too certain how my lecturer would react if I feel asleep in class, or if some one would steal my purse if I fell asleep on the train. How ever some of these suggestions are fantastic, how ever I feel that you could extend on your advice by stating how partaking in these can be beneficial and whom to. Because everything not only affects the person immediately involved but those immediately involved with the person taking up some of these activities.

Thankyou for sharing and I hope my comment encourages and helps you to make your great advice even better.

Dika. xx.



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