nov 17 2008 ∞
nov 17 2008 +
  • no fingernail polish
  • no makeup, even for pretend
  • no soda
  • shoes on when you're on your bike
  • hold my hand in the parking lot
  • no running in the house
  • inside voices
  • flush
  • turn off the light when you leve the room
  • clear your plate
  • how do you ask?
  • no 2 piece swim suits
  • if it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it
  • if you get it out, you put it back
  • you'll get what you get and you won't mind a bit
  • no getting out of bed unless you need to pee
  • if the door is closed, knock
  • wait your turn
  • say 'excuse me', then wait
  • cover your mouth
  • look someone in the eye when you apologize
  • do it right or you'll do it again
  • enough is enough
  • if i say STOP that means stop the first time i ask
  • stay out of mommy's closet
  • dirty clothes in your closet IN the hamper. not next to the hamper. not near the hamper. IN the hamper.
  • homework before anything else
  • TV is a privelege
  • you are not "starving." you don't know what starving is. you are hungry.
  • gentle.
  • my job is to teach you. it's ok if you don't always like me.
  • i don't want to hear "i know" or "okaaay." all i need to hear is "yes, mommy."
  • mommy giveth and mommy taketh away
  • we all have a job