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When you made a run for it every time you heard those little bells outside:
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When the best part about a Pelon Pelo Rico was the toughest to get to:
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When piñata time was the most dangerous part of any birthday party:
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And cake time came in a close second:
5.
When you were forced to greet family members you never knew even existed:
6.
When your abuelita always had your back:
7.
When no one was around to defend you from your primo's wrath:
8.
When each car ride with your mom was like attending a free concert:
9.
When la chancla was a threat greater than any known to man:
10.
When you tried to get your mom's attention:
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And she was never afraid to tell you how irritating you truly were:
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When you realized that you had to eat what you were given and never question it:
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And when it was something good, someone was bound to take it:
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When you learned that being wasteful was never an option:
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When you were first introduced to the art of lying:
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When you showed off your moves at every family party:
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And finally, when your mom taught you that being honest was the best policy of all.