Our Family Rules
I just bought a new piece of “art” for our family room wall. You know, one of those super cute things that state the “Family Rules”.
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When I found it at Homesense, I have to admit that I got choked up a bit. Like: “Yes, these are the mantras by which I will live as a mother”, and “Hubs and I will explain what all of these rules mean to M and instill the right morals and values into our toddler”.
And then I got it home and reality set it.
So here are Our Family Rules, as interpreted by our almost three year old son:
Share: I think I understand what this word means, but I really don’t care for it. I get pissed when other kids won’t share their things with me; and I get really vexed when someone wants to share my shit. I have been known to share a crumb or two of toast with my mum in the morning, since she might need something other than coffee to keep her alive.
Be Kind: I'm pretty sure this doesn't apply to when I throw a book at mom's head when she's trying to put my shoes on. But I do like the fact that I get a reaction, so I'll probably keep doing it for a few more years.
Love One Another: My mum and dad are always there for me, no matter what. Even when I literally piss, shit and vomit on them. I'm pretty sure that's love.
Say Please and Thank You: If I don't say please, I don't get what I want. No Brainer. Saying Thank You is encouraged, but right now I'm getting away with muttering "Ganks".
Keep Our Promises: I promised my mum I would tell her when I needed to pee. I told her I was peeing when I was doing it all over the floor. That counts as a promise, right?
Be Silly: Done and done. For reals.
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Do Your Best: Every single thing I do and say is the best - my grandparents tell me so every time I see them.
Say I’m Sorry: When my mum is getting that crazy look in her eyes, and her lips disappear? That's when I pull this one out. Gets her every time.
Smile: Very similar to saying please, since I'm more likely to get what I want.
Be Patient: I don't understand this word.
Don’t Whine: I don't understand this verb.
Hug One Another Often: Done and done. Mum makes me.
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