...Need a band-aid, and the only ones in the house are Scooby-Doo or race cars.
...Plan your social life around the babysitter's social life.
...Can name all the characters in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books.
...See a photo of a friend's kid using power tools (hi, Jamie and Suzanne!) and can name that Achievement number in the Cub Scout handbook.
...Have ever set up a Webkinz account.
...Know it's Poke-ee-MON, not Poke-ee-MAN (and use that knowledge to torture your child).
...Know that "evolve" refers to Pokémon characters, and not Darwin's theory.
...Have stepped on a Lego barefoot in the middle of the night, and cursed your sleeping child under your breath.
...Are more concerned that your kid's clothes are clean than if they match.
...Know that, out of all the Go-Gurt flavors, Cotton Candy is the best.
...Know that children's T.V. shows now consist solely of mouthy pre-teens or flatulating cartoon characters. (And you realize now just how violent Tom n' Jerry really is!)
...Use the phrases, "Chew with your mouth closed," "Use your manners," or "What do you say?" on a daily basis. (Bonus points for knowing the answer to the third one is "Thank you!")
...Never, ever, ever, ever, EVER want to utter the words "Tie your shoelaces" or "Well, then you should have worn a jacket!" again.
...Know to ask "For DS or Advance?" when you see "new Gameboy game" on a birthday or Christmas wish list.
...Own, and still use, a piñata bat.
...Have explained more than once that if it contains the words "roll up," it's not really fruit.
...Have ever said "Well, I'm going to eat candy for every meal when you grow up, too!"
...Have instantly regretted making the above statement.
...Agonized over buying "cool" vs. "healthy" food for group snacks, and were relieved that apple slices count as both (even with the caramel dipping sauce!)
...Can relate to any of these bullet points.
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