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11 Things That Are Better When Not Perfect
We love an ideal moment: a lemonade-pink sunset savored from a seaside balcony...a gymnast sticking a landing. But we also love some things that are just a little off—like these:
By Amy Shearn
Original Content  |  September 10, 2012
Little girl in mud puddle Photo: Thinkstock
Nieces and Nephews

In theory, you want nieces and nephews to be the kids who earn all A's, never talk back, play quietly by themselves and request edamame as a snack. But there's just something about the ones who are messy and frustrated and sugar-addicted and clumsy, the ones with the gap-toothed smiles and quirky imaginary friends, the ones you know will grow up to be the kind of adult you'd want to be friends with and, let's face it, probably the ones who need the most extra love and attention anyway.
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