- Most things are complicated.
- Most people are complicated.
- Sooner or later, you have to learn to be assertive.
- You really only need a few good friends.
- The amount of thanks you gave your mother for cooking is directly related to the amount of thanks you'll get from your own kids.
- Being right is less important and valuable than you ever thought it would be.
- Grownups get mad at kids for making messes, but nobody makes bigger messes than grownups.
- Taxes suck.
- There are too many occasions where there is very little you can do to help.
- Just when you think you've got it all figured out, everything changes.
- Nothing is black and white.
- You will continue to be haunted by everything you swore you'd never do as a parent.
- People can change, but you can't change them.
- Sometimes life is absolutely terrifying.
- The most valuable skill you will ever develop is listening, followed closely by shutting up.
- You're going to feel ambivalent about a lot of things.
- No matter how old you get, there are still times when all you want is your mommy.
- You are the only one who's going to eat that last little bit of cereal in the box.
- Sometimes you have to be your own cheerleader.
- Emotions are transient. Let them come and go.
- You'll probably regret voting for at least half of the people you vote for.
- Worry is a robber.
- You are going to change a lot of toilet paper rolls, diapers, and trash can liners.
- Swearing, when saved for special occasions, can really make you feel better.
- Sometimes doubt leads to the answers.
- It's virtually impossible to leave the house without spending at least $40.
- Gossip always gets you back.
- You really don't need all that stuff.
- Buying stuff really does seem to make you feel better sometimes.
- Even if you didn't lose the remote control, you're going to be the one to find it.
- Watching the news is only occasionally beneficial.
- The IKEA instructions include everything but the argument with your significant other.
- Sometimes you don't know you're experiencing PMS until you feel the urge to throw things at people's heads.
- No good has ever come from the word "upgrade" especially as it relates to software.
- Every time you turn around, some organization will be asking for your money.
- You will continually surprise yourself at your ability to waste time.
- There is freedom in accepting that life is uncertain and unfair.
- It's good to say no sometimes.
- You can act brave without feeling brave.
- Loving someone will reveal just as much about yourself as it will about them.
- Your metabolism is a jerk.
- You might as well say "I love you" every time you feel like it.
- No matter what you do, individual socks are going to randomly disappear.
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Grownups get mad at kids for making messes, but nobody makes bigger messes than grownups.
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