Soldiers do a fun line dance during drills

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Monica Pop
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This isn’t just another dancing video involving some crazy moves, but a very special edition coming from those who make sure we sleep tight at night knowing we are safe and well served. Yes, this is a unique routine by the military men and women. 

As it appears, they are not only putting their lives on the line for the country and it’s citizens, but also make us laugh every now and then.

Thinking of these people and how hard had to be for them to be away from home for so long while deported, I realize the extent of their sacrifice.

They deserve all of our respect. So the next time you come across a military man or a woman make sure you thank them for everything they do. 

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Plus, military personnel undergoes difficult training that requires extra physical strength.  

This amazing video was created with the help of the drill sergeant who is probably well aware that military members are above all human beings who need to have some fun every now and then. In order to keep the soldiers’ spirit up, he appoints some tasks that have nothing to do with the professional training required. He does have some silly requests that the soldiers are more than willing to perform. 

I guess the most entertaining part of all is that the head sergeant gives the instructions using his serious tone of voice and holds onto his pretty rigid attitude. 

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As the military men and women start marching, it resembles a usual routine, and then all of a sudden we get to hear the sergeant’s instructions. 

Besides the standard call of “left, left” there is one that goes “freeze to left, freeze to right” and then do the Matrix style. It’s so great when all of them replicate Neo’s moves from the movie.

It’s obvious they are all having a great time. We guess this fun start of the day will keep them in the good mood until they call the day off. 

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If you are wondering why “Matrix,” that’s because this awesome video was published ten years ago, but it still puts a smile on my face whenever I stumble upon it. 

Many people loved this routine and agreed how everyone needs to relax from time to time. After all, soldiers have so much on their plate and these types of things make them relax as least for a while.

Of course, there were those who found this type of behavior unprofessional and inappropriate, but we have to say that we totally disagree with them. 

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Take a look at the video and tell us what you think. 

Stranger cares for crying baby while mother shops at Target

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Monica Pop
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Every parent does their best to teach their kids good behavior and how to act in public. But the harsh reality is that beside all that time you put in the long and tiring talks, your child will still do things their way, especially when they are still young and doesn’t take your words seriously. 

Moms and dads out there are trying to cope with their children throwing tantrums in places such as restaurants where others try to have their lunch at peace, or at the local store. 

In cases like this it’s very important for you not to forget how you are not alone, but millions of other parents are going through the same situation, and that certainly doesn’t make you a bad parent. 

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A mother of two, Rebecca Patterson has a story to share. And no, it’s not one of those when a poor mother is given the judgmental stares by the passersby who hate listening to children screaming, but one of those that restores our faith in doing good. 

As this mother was struggling to finish her shopping trip at Target, her toddler got bored and wanted out of the store. You already assume how kids tell you they want this shopping experience to come to an end, by crying and screaming as loudly as they can. This disturbed Rebecca’s baby who joined his brother in his shrieking.  

She tried every calming strategy she could think of, but to no avail. 

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Coping with two crying children isn’t an easy task, and this mother knew that best.

As she wanted to avoid any further inconveniences for the customers, she though it would be for the best if she just left the store as fast as she could. 

“I started putting things away on the shelf and was about to leave when she came over to help.”

Then out of the blue she heard a voice saying:

“Do you need some help?”

Rebecca got both flattered and confused by this generous offer. Could she just let a random stranger take care of her kids? On the other hand that help was really welcome at the time. She really didn’t know what to think. 

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The woman introduced herself as Tiffany Guillory and it was obvious she really wanted to step in for the struggling mother. 

Tiffany took the toddler in her arms and started rocking him, trying to calm him down while Rebecca tried to make the baby stop crying. Surprised by this unexpected offer, Rebecca snapped a picture of Tiffany and her child. 

She explained the whole thing saying:

“She walked with me while I got the essentials needed for the day and kept hold of my toddler while he calmed down.”

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It looks like it really takes a village to raise a child, don’t you think so? 

When things got back to normal Rebecca thanked the kind stranger for what she did and they went separate ways.

However, once she got home, Rebecca couldn’t stop thinking of the incident. She was beyond grateful for the help she received and didn’t want Tiffany to be left without the recognition she deserved for being a good human, so she posted the photo online. 

It wasn’t long after Tiffany recognized herself on the photo many people commented on and shared. 

Tiffany described the woman’s reaction to her offer:

“I said, ‘Do you need some help’ and (she) never said anything but her motion was like ‘Yes!’”

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Rebecca says how Tiffany is a real angel sent from God. 

Imagine how beautiful this world would be if we all have a bit of Tiffany’s kind soul in us. 

Teacher asks boy questions to see if he can skip grades. Answers are too much for principal

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Jessica Jones
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Young children are fun to be around mainly because they always speak their mind, and most of the time they do have a lot to say. Some are way smarter for their age and leave us speechless. Take little Jimmy for example. As his answers are worth skipping a few grades, that’s not really the case with the school’s principal. This is hilarious 🙂

A second grade teacher was having trouble with one of her students. One day, she asked Jimmy what his problem was. He replied,

“I’m too smart for the second grade, my sister is in the fourth grade, and I’m smarter than her too.”

The teacher took him to the principal’s office and explained the situation to the principal. The principal told her that he would give Jimmy a test. If he failed to answer one question, then he would have to go back to the second grade and be quiet. The teacher and Jimmy both agreed.

Principal: “What is 3 x 3?”

Jimmy: “9.”

Principal: “6 x 6?”

Jimmy: “36.”

And so it went on like this, the principal asked him every question a fourth grader should know. Finally, after about an hour, he told the teacher

“I see no reason why Jimmy can’t go to the fourth grade, he answered all of my questions right.”

The teacher asked if she could ask him some questions. The principal and Jimmy agree.

Teacher: “What does a cow have 4 of that I only have 2 of?”

Jimmy: “Legs”

Teacher: “What do you have in your pants that I don’t have?”

The principal gasps but before he can stop him from answering Jimmy says, “Pockets.”

Teacher: “What does a dog do that a man steps into?”

Jimmy: “Pants.”

Teacher: “What starts with F and ends with K and means a lot of excitement?”

Jimmy: “Firetruck.”

The principal breaths a big sigh of relief and says

“Put Jimmy in the fourth grade. I got the last 4 questions wrong myself.”

Understand what happens to babies when you keep them barefoot

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Monica Pop
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Every parent out there wants what is best for their child. So when the time comes for the bundles of joy to take their first steps, many moms and dads are willing to spend a bunch of money on the perfect shoes in order to facilitate for their little ones the process of walking. 

Choosing the right shoes might be exhausting, because they have to fit the little foot just perfectly and provide enough comfort. However, according to the most recent research the struggle of getting the most appropriate foot wear might be part of the past because the best shoes are no shoes at all. 

When a child learns how to walk, their sensory system is in the phase of fast development and walking barefoot helps improve their balance and coordination, as well as their spatial orientation skills. 

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Leaving the shoes out of the picture helps young children develop a stronger sense of touch and receive important sensory information from the soles of their feet touching the ground. 

Dr. Kacie Flegal, a vitalistic chiropractor says how walking barefoot is important for the vitality of the two sensory systems: the vestibular system and the proprioceptive system.

The former determines the person’s center of gravity, whereas the latter is the ability to understand the motion and also the positioning of the human body.

Another expert, Tracy Birne, a podiatrist specializing in podopaediatrics claims how wearing shoes while learning how to walk and at very early age can hamper a child’s walking and cerebral development. 

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While outside, children should probably have their shoes on, but the amount of time they spend with them on should be reduced to minimum. 

Once the toddler feels more confident in their walking skills, which of course takes some time to be achieved, they can progress to a firmer soled shoe, until then, children should be encouraged to walk barefoot. 

Feet have a lot of sensory cells that form powerful neurological connections. Using shoes constantly will block out useful tactile feedback that the body and brain can use for better development. Many researchers connect child’s intelligence with walking without shoes. While wearing them results in the sense of touch being dampened and the messages to the brain diminished.

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It’s an interesting fact that all this doesn’t only apply to young children, but adults as well. Walking barefoot can get you plenty of benefits among which stimulation of the sensory system and the development of brand new neural connections. 

If you have ever experienced issues related to your ability to maintain balance then the first thing you should do is get rid of your shoes and wear them only when you really have to. 

Boyfriend repeatedly points out her faults, but girlfriend’s reply teaches him a lesson for life

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Monica Pop
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Love is the most powerful force on earth that has the power to change the world, but should we let it change who we are as a person? 

When we fall for someone and get involved in a relationship we should be aware there are sacrifices and compromises both partners should settle on. However, there are some things we should never change for the sake of the other person. One of them is our identity, as well as our individuality. It’s an undeniable fact that those slight changes in our character that take place without us even being aware of them may result in letting important pieces of our identity as an individual slip away.

Many times people who are emotionally attached to another person lose track of how much change is enough. We should never let our personality, our beliefs, our body, our personal growth, and the chance of making our own decisions suffer because someone else said so. 

One girl knows this all to well. She gave up everything and bent over backwards for her boyfriend for too long. Now when she’s finally free from that toxic relationship she decided to write an open letter and speak up about all the changes she was forced to go through. Her words are wise and worth reading. 

 

The open letter

“You always told me I didn’t look good with long hair and that you preferred girls with short hair. So I kept my hair cut above my shoulders at all times.

You laughed at me and told me I looked ridiculous when I dyed my hair red when we were together. So a week later I dyed it back blonde.

You would always point out if I was wearing too much makeup. (Winged eyeliner and mascara most of the time).

So I just stopped wearing it.

You told me tattoos and piercings were tacky and ugly and would try to take out my belly button ring every time you saw it.

So I took out my piercings and didn’t get any more tattoos.

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You pointed out my stretch marks every chance you got. So I did my best to keep them hidden.

You pointed out every single flaw I had. So I lost every bit of confidence I had.

I did everything I could to be what you wanted. I did everything you told me to do. It still wasn’t good enough. You left me for a younger prettier girl. Someone you could mold and shape into what you wanted. Like you tried to do with me. And up until a few months ago, I blamed myself for everything that happened. You blamed me too.

But finally, I started to see the truth. You weren’t out of my league. I was out of yours. I wasn’t the one who wasn’t good enough for you. You were the one who wasn’t good enough for me. You couldn’t accept me for who I was. When I took you the way you were.

So now here I am a few months later. My hair is past my shoulders. My hair is bright red. I’ve got a new tattoo. New piercings. Started wearing makeup again. I eat whatever I want whenever I want and weigh 135 pounds. I still have my stretch marks.

And I’ve finally gotten my confidence back. I finally see myself looking back at me when I look in the mirror.

It’s so hard for me to come out about this and admit that I became so vulnerable because of one guy. Something I always said would never happen. It’s humiliating to even think about how low I got. But what gives me the guts to come out about this is the fact that I overcame it and I’m finally back to who I really am. – Feeling free.”

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Always remember that if someone truly loves you, they would never ask from you to change who you are. Find a partner who would love everything about you and will love both your inner and outside beauty. Never set for anything less. 

All-girl dance team steal the show when lights go out halfway through

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Monica Pop
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Getting to the finals of the Tournament of Champions meant so much to the dedicated basketball players and everyone at the Dodge City High School. But no matter how excited the guys were to be taking part in such a competition, someone else stole the show. 

As the school was both taking part and hosting the 76th tournament, they wanted to make sure the visitors have enjoyable time so they came up with what turned to be one of the best half-time dancing performances ever.

There is something mesmerizing about these synchronized movements that easily capture people’s attention. And although we are sure you’ve seen many similar group dances, we assure you this one is unlike anything you’ve stumbled upon. 

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Once the video of the performance was posted on YouTube, this dancing crew became an internet sensation.

With a million views and that many positive comments, this is really one-of-a-kind show. Sue Kidd, a fan of the drill team, wrote on the school’s Facebook page:

“A bit of background for Dodge City HS, located on the western plains of KS. Total enrollment is 2000 students, 81% are minority and of that 76% Hispanic, and with low unemployment in the community.”

“The school is focused on academic success AND respect for all students through a strong focus on character development. This is an example of that success. Congratulations!”

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After the first spectacular halftime, dancers took the basketball court and everyone assumed a nice choreography would relieve the stress of the tense game, but what unfolded in front of the audience’s eyes was way more than just a dance.

This was definitely something to remember. 

The girls started moving along the melody of the famous “Hallelujah” and then all of a sudden the lights went off and people were left wondering what was going on.

The dancers’ matching outfits consisting of white dresses, capes with angel wings, and crowns on their heads started glowing in the dark, creating an amazing scene. The music went from quiet to vivid and these girls were dancing in perfect sync. 

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Many people say how this performance is Super Bowl half-time worth, if not better. Great job ladies and Coach Conrardy!

Take a look at it in the video below. 

Truth turns heads when dad and step-dad pose with daughter

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Monica Pop
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Until recently, people had been very judgmental when it came to non-traditional families. It’s not that they’ve accepted it as a norm over night, but many realized that everyone should live their life as they please, even if that means two daddies or two mommies raising a child together. 

That is pretty much the case with this little princess’ family. The five-year-old Willow shares two loving fathers who love her to the moon and back and will do anything for her happiness. 

The world learned of this unusually beautiful family just recently when the photos of the sweet photoshoot of Dylan Lenox and David Mengon with their daughter saw the light of the Internet. 

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Dylan is very happy he got the chance to welcome beautiful Willow in his life. She is the daughter he always wanted and now he proudly goes with the name of “Bonus Dad.” “Daddy David” on the other hand is happy his daughter will have another male influence in her life. Both David and Dylan agree how meeting each other means meeting their best friend. 

The thing is that the two really are just friends. Dylan will soon marry Willow’s mother, Sarah Mengon who is David’s ex wife. All the three adults agree how this “union” that they have created has a positive influence on the girl. Double the fathers, double the love, don’t you think so?

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Everyone agrees how co-parenting can be exhausting and affect children’s happiness, especially if the parents went through rough divorce. Untying the knot is usually followed by harsh words being spoken to one another and long and costly custody battles. Luckily, not every couple that decides to go separate ways goes through these inconveniences. 

This family is a proof of how things can be done another way when children are involved. 

After Dylan posted the photo of the two fathers posing with their cute princess, people realized that not every relationship of happy people conforms to the norm. 

“When we care more about our children (on both sides of the party) than the way society has taught us to be towards (ex’s/baby mommas/daddy’s) then walls will fall, life will be free of hatred and remorse, and our children will conquer the foolish “norms” that media has shoved in our faces. He stays at our home when he visits, because family is always welcome. He is not an outsider, he is and will always be a part of my life for the simple fact that we share the same daughter!”

One would expect for a situation like this to be perceived as awkward by both men, but Dylan and David know better than that. They say how Sarah is the one to blame for the harmonious relationship between the three. 

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Actually, Sara was the one who took the picture of her ex and future husband and their daughter. It was a daddy-daughter dance day at school and guess who stole all the attention? 

It’s amazing how three grown ups managed to put the girl’s well-being on the top of their list of priorities. We are sure Willow is one lucky girl, because she is surrounded with some extra love. 

Father and son are driving in the car when the Sinatra music drops.

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Monica Pop
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According to psychologists, the father figure plays a crucial part in the process of raising children the right way. It’s not like those growing up without a dad end up being less successful than those who do, but having a male influence in the house certainly makes childhood a bit easier. 

The video below shows a very special moment shared between a father and his little boy. These two not only know how to have fun together, but they made our day more enjoyable too. It’s amazing how a dull car ride can turn into one of the most memorable experiences that help make the bond between these father and a son even stronger. 

At the end of the day, small but meaningful occasions like this one are what make life worth living. 

 

We are sure you’ve stumbled upon many videos of this type before, but once you take a look at this one you’ll know why many agree it’s by far the best one out there. Get ready for your heart to be melted. 

 

It’s pretty obvious that both this father and his lovely son are used to having enjoyable time together. Once they get into the car, they turn the radio on and everything is ready for their performance. Their duetting is on point as the boy starts singing and welcomes daddy to join him.

The love between them is undeniable. We do hope they remain this close even after the boy grows older. Nothing’s wrong with your dad being your best friend, that’s for sure. 

 

However, what caught the attention of most of the people who got to witness this very unique moment is the choice of song. Honestly, not many young children have ever heard of Frank Sinatra or Sammy Davis Jr. yet this boy knows every word of their legendary hit “Me and My Shadow.”

Their vocals blends just perfectly. I do hope you are going to enjoy this video as much as I did.  

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