As determined last night, dictated by each of my girls.
My six-year-old:
.1 Don't throw away plates until [the eater] says they are done.
.2 Don't hurt each other.
.3 Don't bug people.
.4 Don't lay on top of a truck.
.5 Hug people.
.6 Don't pick your nose.
.7 Don't slurp.
My four-year-old:
3. Don't pick up shoes.
4. Pick up toys in your room.
5. Pick up your house.
4. Pick up your Barbies.
5. Pick up your kitchen stuff.
3. Clean up any of your messes in the sink.
3. Always, always, always let your dog take a bath.
Rules worth living by, don't you think?
And here are my own:
Love one another.
Remember humility.
Believe in yourself.
Be yourself, with no excuses.
Whatever your favorite thing, allow it often.
What house rules would you add?
Make it a point to laugh.
ReplyDeleteI love the "pick up" series. I try to reinforce those in my house too. In vain.
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to have my kids write up a list. Wonder what I'll read.
ReplyDeleteI like Rebecca's. Mine would be similar...Learn to laugh at yourself.
~ Wendy
Believe in yourself even if no one else does! And write with joy whether you get published or not!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely love one another. Golden. ;)
ReplyDeleteChildren:
ReplyDeleteA reminder that the simplest rules are always the best.
:D
That's precious. Also...live for today :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Janna!
ReplyDeleteHow about:
-Sleep when you can.
-Always play in the sunshine and dance in the rain.
Have a great day!
1. Whoever finds the cat vomit cleans it up.
ReplyDelete2. Last one out of the room turns the lights off.
3. No one talks to me when I'm writing.
Just one:
ReplyDeleteCLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF!
Haha! I like Kristen's. LOL
ReplyDeleteHmmm, mine would be don't stress yourself out over the little stuff, but be responsible.
I love it when kids say the rules! They say the cutest things ever!!! LOL
I agree with Rebecca. Laughter is a necessity! Great post, Janna. I love your rules to live by.
ReplyDeleteI just asked my eldest (5). "To follow your mommy." My youngest(3) said, "To play."
ReplyDelete:D
This was a cute post. I love all of your rules too.
I can just hear your DD's saying those rules! Too cute, Janna!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your rules too. I have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the beauty that surrounds me.
I love these rules! I think the three of you have it covered. I especially like the hug each other and dog bathing rules. :-)
ReplyDeletePut dishes in the sink and trash in the trash - still working on the hubby with that one.:)
ReplyDeleteAnd to remember that each day is a gift - live it to the fullest.
Awesome post. I learn new rules with my kids every days too. :)
ReplyDeleteI am loving the one about the dog and the bath!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'll second the suggestion to laugh
ReplyDeleteand expand it to
be able to laugh at yourself
Becca - I like that one.
ReplyDeleteLori - I noticed a pattern, too, both with my youngest's "pick up," and with my oldest's "don't." What does that say about me? ;)
Wendy - You'll have to share your findings!
Donna - Good ones!
T. Anne - So many stem from that, you know?
Rafael - Love it. Absolutely.
Cindy - I need to take that advice much more often!
Kristen T - Hello! Can I sleep now? ;)
ReplyDeleteKristen P - ROFL! Ew.
lakeviewer - So important. One I still struggle with.
Jessica - Excellent.
Thanks, LW!
JLC - Aw. Love 'em.
Jody - For me, too. I don't take it slow enough.
Deb - I thought about getting my husband's take, but it'd have been stuff like get lots of back rubs and eat yummy baked goods. ;)
Nadine - Important to remember. :)
Jenn - And sometimes they're so simple!
Debbie - And, of course, she wanted me to bathe our dog RIGHT THEN.
Tess - I think that's important, too! I wish I'd always thought so.
Don't lay on top of a truck?
ReplyDeleteI guess that's never good. Great list!
I'd add, "Never share your toothbrush with the dog." That one is needed in my house!
-FringeGirl
Always have a pen and paper handy for the wonderful wee wisdom of children. I loved it! Wish I had written more down.
ReplyDeleteBlessings*
And in my house: always pick up the LEGOS!
ReplyDeleteI love the "pick up the Barbies"--how cute!
FG - I hope to never need that rule!
ReplyDeleteKaren - That reminds me, I'm due to write in their journals again. Thanks!
Jill - Legos hurt! :P
Funny, I just typed up a list of house rules for my family (especially our 4 young children) tonight, but much less original. Chores, homework, etc. I like your lists much better.
ReplyDeleteI love your house rules! I would add to be thankful each day you wake up and can get out of bed--your own bed!
ReplyDeleteHow perfectly perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love those rules!
ReplyDeleteHere's one:
Forgive one another, often and completely.
Terresa - Lists like yours will come when mine are a bit older. ;)
ReplyDeleteTerri - Another good one!
Tessa - *grin*
The Three T's!
Melissa - Ooh, difficult. But very important.
Work hard. Don't give up.
ReplyDeleteGreat list, by the way!
Elena, love the additions! Thanks for coming by. :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! Sorry, I misspelled. Elana!
ReplyDeleteOne of my rules: Spend some time with your mate. It helps make sure you stay married!
ReplyDeleteNo WHINING!!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy - Simple yet effective. :)
ReplyDeleteCapri K - Why am I not surprised? ;)
I love how they have life lessons mixed in with things they clearly do too often, but lay on a truck? lol.
ReplyDeleteMelanie - I have no idea where that came from. :)
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