Ten Things I Wish I'd Known as a Kid

10) No matter how hard you will it, unsweetened chocolate tastes bad.

9) Pretending your grandmother threw out your art project when you really just forgot it at home gets you in serious trouble.

8) Teachers that say "Go outside the classroom to cough." don't mean it.

7) Mom knows even when she's in the other room and you and your brother are only fighting with your eyes.

6) No matter how cute the kitten is, your sister's allergy won't go away.

5) Bleeding doesn't hurt until you see it.

4) Parents always make a really great dinner the night you aren't feeling good.

3) If you're quiet, bedtime comes much later.

2) The hair on the Barbie doll doesn't grow back if you cut it.

1) 6 times out of 10, if you ask for ice cream, Dad says "Yes." So ask more often.