The One Thing

I was reading a magazine I purchased the other day at the PX. There was an article in it entitled, "moms, what is the one thing you can't live without". Most were quite trivial: king-size bed, bubble baths, portable DVD player, wine, cold cereal... Others were quite true for me too: books, my cell phone, my mom, my sister, the word no, velcro, my camera. It got me thinking about what the ONE thing I couldn't live without would be. I think I would have to go with - something to do! I must have something to do. Usually this is not a problem. I always have something to do. Whether it's something that MUST be done or something I just WANT to do... I'm rarely left with nothing to occupy my time. Lucky for me!
I asked my kids what the ONE thing was that they couldn't live without. Jillian said, "Dora". Yep. Jeremiah said, "My DS". (Which he happened to be playing at the time...) Jessica said, "My mom and dad". (Brownie points for her!!) The kids they asked in the magazine article gave some hilarious answers: bunnies, Coca-Cola, a bed, my heart, gwapes (grapes), and parmesan cheese. I loved the one who said NOTHING! (Brownie points for him too!)
There was also a Quiz to see if you could pass Fifth grade. I think 6/10 would be a pass right? Hee hee. Those questions were difficult! All of them were not things you would use daily in a typical adult's life. If they had been questions about food, kids or laundry I would have aced it!
Lastly, there were some great websites I wanted to share with you:
www.handipoints.com - this website had a fun way to get your kids to do their chores... they get to mark them off online and earn points towards fun games... looks great for Jess and Miah and it's FREE!
www.stubbypencilstudio.com - this website had great crayons, pencils and other drawing supplies that are earth friendly and very cute!
www.sonsanddaughtersinc.com - this website had very fun kid stuff! I'm going to buy Christmas gifts from here!
Check them out if you get a chance! Lots of fun!