"You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest, that it leaves your arms too full to embrace the present. "

above: Love It by Bilal

"Cause you and I both loved
What you and I spoke of
And others just read of
Others only read of the love, the love that I love."
-You and I Both - Jason Mraz


Kids and Love

Love:

“I think you’re supposed to get shot with an arrow or something, but the rest of it isn’t supposed to be so painful.” — Manuel, age 8

“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too.” — Greg, age 8

“I’m in favor of love as long as it doesn’t happen when Dinosaurs is on television.” — Jill, age 6

“My mother says to look for a man who is kind. That’s what I’ll do. I’ll find somebody who’s kinda tall and handsome.” — Carolyn, age 8

“One of you should know how to write a check. Because, even if you have tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills.” — Ava, age 8

“A man and a woman promise to go through sickness and illness and diseases together.” — Marlon, age 10

“Love will find you, even if you are trying to hide from it. I been trying to hide from it since I was five, but the girls keep finding me.” — Dave, age 8

Strategies For Making People Fall In Love With You:

“Tell them that you own a whole bunch of candy stores.” — Del, age 6

“Shake your hips and hope for the best.” — Camille, age 9

“Yell out that you love them at the top of your lungs…and don’t worry if their parents are right there.” — Manuel, age 8

“Don’t do things like have smelly, green sneakers. You might get attention, but attention ain’t the same thing as love.” — Alonzo, age 9

“One way is to take the girl out to eat. Make sure it’s something she likes to eat. French fries usually works for me.” — Bart, age 9

Good Advice About Love:

“Spend most of your time loving instead of going to work.” — Dick, age 7

“Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.” — Lynnette, age 8

“Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like a truck!” — Ricky, age 7

“Don’t forget your wife’s name. That will mess up the love.” — Erin, age 8

“Sensitivity don’t hurt.” — Robbie, age 8

“Be a good kisser. It might make your wife forget that you never take out the trash.” — Erin, age 8

“Don’t say you love somebody and then change your mind. Love isn’t like picking what movie you want to watch.” — Natalie, age 9


I Swear (Inspired by Bilal) - Cherokee