10-22 Ten tips from last week

1. Last minute babysitters hired through an organization cost a lot of money.

2. When the babysitter calls you to tell you your child is running a fever, always ask what the thermometer said.

3. If your child is still not completely potty-trained, make sure he uses the potty before you put him down for a nap when he is sick.

4. When your child has a virus with a low grade fever and he does not seem to be in much pain, it is best to NOT give him medicine and let the fever fight off the virus.

5. Uneaten, overripe bananas make for great banana bread.

6. The chances are great that when you go furniture shopping, the one piece you really want is not in stock (and they won't sell you the display model).

7. Belly dancers wear very tight skirts. And they don't mind taking your money.

8. Find out how much the bottle of wine costs before drinking.

9. When getting directions to restaurants, make sure the person giving you the directions has actually been there (and knows which restaurant you're talking about).

10. That Leo prefers storytime with Mommy rather than talking on the phone with Daddy.

And one extra: Keep calling your children when you're not with them. And if they hang up on you, call them back - and tell them you love them.