We are celebrating Grandparents all week long! And we can’t forget our fellow author friend and grandparent Rita Ann Fleming, who contributed to this week’s Top 5 on behalf of her new book, “Does Grandma Have A Mustache?”

Top 5 Grandparent Words Of Wisdom

5: A missing pacifier at bedtime wreaks havoc for babysitting grandparents. Buy at least 100 and store in multiple locations.
4: Likewise, if there’s a tendency toward a “favorite” blanket (usually one with a silky edge), get another EXACTLY the same (she knows the feel and smell!), alternate use, and be spared mental distress when one is left at childcare.
3. An 18-month old will find unusual places to hide a raisin. Most are located in the left nostril.
2: Your bad word will be inevitably repeated by a three-year old when the OTHER grandparents are present.
1: No matter where you hide the scissors, a five-year old will cut her little sister’s bangs—usually before preschool picture day. Whoops!

Top 5 BONUS Material: WHAT?! More Words Of Grandparent Wisdom!? Yup. Here you go:

5: It takes at least 3 good shampoos to get Vaseline out of hair.
4: Never believe the term “Washable Marker”.
3: It really won’t hurt for the crawler to eat dog food. It’s healthier than that sugared cereal.
2: But if you have and buy Lucky Charms, the marshmallows are considerably the only edible part.
1: Always insist on a pregnancy test for that cat you’re going to adopt for the grandkids.
To all of our grandparents out there, thanks for loving our kids and then sending them home just when they are at their breaking point of complete and utter madness.
Need a good book to read with the grandkids? Check out “Does Grandma Have A Mustache?”  You can also get your copy at Carmichaelsbookstore.com, a Louisville independent bookstore!