In a Nutshell - 21: Pearls of Parenting Wisdom and Humor

• You are a child of the invisible…each of us comes from somewhere more ancient than any family…you bring a sense of belonging to the invisible that you can never lose. (John O’Donohue.)

• We are all in this alone. (Lily Tomlin)

• Moms have magic. They make you feel better without medicine. (2nd Grader)

• The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap. (child wisdom)

• You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. (child wisdom)

• One of life's greatest mysteries is how the boy who wasn't good enough to marry your daughter can be the father of the smartest grandchild in the world. (Jewish Proverb)

• Not having children makes less work—but it makes a quiet house. (Susan Glaspell)

• All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them. (Erma Bombeck)

• I tell you folks, all politics is applesauce. (Will Rogers)

• God playing a game of tag has kissed us and said, “You’re it. I mean you are – REALLY IT.” (Hafiz)