What Makes Children Happy

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April 8, 2025, placed 4th in Miranda Hawley's Light Hearted About Children Contest

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Some things young children most enjoy are inexpensive; some are free. To girls, give baby dolls; to boys, dump trucks and bouncy balls. They’ll be so pleased. They also like to wade in creeks, play hide-and-seek and tag, watch Loony Tunes, eat cookies made by Mom, and watch a pup's tail wag.

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Terry Miller

Date: 4/9/2025 8:17:00 AM

Lovely nostalgic poem, congratulations

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/9/2025 9:12:00 PM

Thanks so much, Terry. Janice

Miranda Hawley

Date: 4/8/2025 9:07:00 PM

I agree with the message in this poem. Congratulations on your win in this contest.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/8/2025 9:17:00 PM

Miranda, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my win! Janice

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/13/2019 7:56:00 PM

Hello Janice … boys love to be adventurous and inventive, but in these modern times the restrictions are very strict. I did enjoy your verse because it reminds me of my childhood days - thanks Janice - Lindsay

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/13/2019 9:27:00 PM

Thanks so much, Lindsay. Janice

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2019 5:39:00 AM

Creative way to go for the contest. My children always enjoyed the boxes that the Christmas toys came in. They can take a box and get in it and it can become anything they want. Most anyone can ask for a box at store and a new toy for a child. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Janice Canerdy
Date: 9/12/2019 1:56:00 PM

Thanks so much, Sara. Janice