A Look Back at Twenty-Oh-Nine

Tis the season for new year's resolutions. But rather than look ahead, I prefer to glance back on the lessons of '09, imparted by my youngest who has so rightfully earned her barbaric moniker.

Thanks to Hadley the Barbarian, I now know:

• Anything is edible.

• You're never too young to appreciate shopping at Nordstrom's.

• Bath water is delicious.

• Being mean is fun.

• In a war of words, use force.

• Dog food is a tasty breakfast choice or pre-dinner snack, readily available in the kitchen.

• Cat food ain't too bad either.

• Never leave a toddler unattended in a parked car. With a ball-point pen.

• An arsenal of solvents cannot lift ink from leather car seats.

• When you find a closed door, open it and walk out.

• Clothes are overrated.

Happy New Year, everyone!