Today my daughter hits a big milestone. And while I may have little understanding of why the 100th day of kindergarten is such a grand ordeal, I recognize that it is one to her. Therefore, I want to make sure she has something special to remember it by (other than the baggies of 100 beans, pennies and paperclips she will collect at school). So, here is a list of 50 super quick things I want to tell my 5-year-old on her 100th day of kindergarten.
1. Read the names of all the Crayola Crayons once in a while. They are pretty cool.
2. Always wipe front to back.
3. Find an enormous tree, lay at its trunk and look up at the leaves.
4. When you don't want to get out of bed in the morning I come at you with a big cup and threaten to pour water on you, just like my father did to me. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the cup is empty.
5. You are genetically predisposed to loathe cilantro.
6. No matter what it is, believe in something bigger than you.
7. Get every season of Friends on DVD. You'll thank me later.
8. Floss, floss and then floss again.
9. I've met Justin Bieber.
10. And speaking of Justin Bieber, "Never Say Never."
11. Try cheeses other than mozzarella, American and Swiss.
12. A personal email can never take the place of a handwritten note.
13. No matter how many times we brush your hair, it would take decades for it to grow like Rapunzel's.
14. Always have a firm handshake.
15. Be part of a charity, but keep it a secret.
16. Beginning on the morning of December 26th, Santa Claus immediately begins coming to town.
17. Watch every John Hughes movie at least three times.
18. Keep your passport valid.
19. Blotting the grease off your pizza isn't worth the effort.
21. If you must take a selfie, do it from above...
22. ... but no duck face.
23. Reduce, reuse, recycle and retweet (if applicable by then).
24. Pay parking tickets immediately. Trust me.
25. I'm so sorry for all the times I dressed you up in silly outfits just for a photo. #sorrynotsorry
27. Make sure your pets have enough water.
28. The most important rule to follow in fashion is that there are no rules in fashion.
29. Don't use an asterisk in words like God or fuck. You aren't fooling anyone.
30. I let you be the last one to say "I love you more," but that could never be true.
31. Color outside the lines, often.
32. If you choose to get married, try on dresses that are the complete opposite of what you see yourself wearing on your big day.
33. Visit a third world country.
34. Never send a holiday card without at least something handwritten on it.
35. Whatever "it" is, you can do it.
36. Count blessings, not sheep.
37. Read as many books as possible...
39. Drivers are most likely to run a red light just as yours turns green, so proceed with caution.
40. New year, new underwear.
41. Speaking of underwear, always check for panty lines.
43. Living in New York will not make you hard...
44. ... nor will living in Southern California make you soft.
45. Remember you are beautiful.
46. Join the P.T.A., even if you do it ironically.
47. Save the favorite pieces from your wardrobe... If I am lucky enough to have a granddaughter one day, she will love them.
48. You will always be my sunshine.
49. Just be you. No one can do it better...
50. But, call your mother while you're at it.
Enjoy your 100th day of Kindergarten, and every single day that follows.
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