My 4-year-old daughter “Sydney” is a great many things to me. First and foremost, I hope she becomes a valuable member of society. Secondly, I hope that she can teach you a few things that she has already taught me:
- The act of “pretending” is the basis of all storytelling.
- When listening to others it is essential to smile, nod and interact in a way suitable for the conversation.
- As long as you're not laughing at someone, there's never an inappropriate time.
- Dancing at an inappropriate time can be the spice of life.
- Filling your empty thoughts with unicorns, rainbows and dolphins is never a bad thing.
- Anyone that you walk up to could potentially be your friend.
- Ask lots and lots of questions. Questions lead to great stories, and a wealth of additional information.
- It has been said that if you don't know what is impossible, then nothing is.
- It is best to keep the mindset that your stresses should be few, while your life should be full.
- Be excited to go outside.
- Look for an animal or interesting “thing” in every cloud.
- It's okay to think that the moon follows you.
- There's nothing that can't be said to the tune of “Mary had a Little Lamb”.
- Farts are actually funny – get over it.