This ain't my first rodeo. I've done a summer or two, or a thousand. So I know what's coming. I know what to expect and I know what will drive me crazy. Teenager #1 has already demanded to know where I'm going, because she needs the car. As she starts to argue with me about the use of the car I pay for, I squint my eyes and give her the demon stare while I'm thinking, "Why on earth did I ever teach you to speak?"
I've decided to try and squash a few (or none ) of the problems before they even start, so I made a list of Summer Rules. They are currently posted in the kitchen, right on the fridge, where I know they will see them.
Just in case you can't read the tiny print, here you go:
SUMMER RULES
1. No one is
allowed out of their bed before 8:00 am.
2. If your name is
Samantha, you may not sleep past 11:30 am.
3. If, and when,
you are bored, it is not my problem. Do not complain to me or follow me around.
Feel free to Google: Fun Things To Do That Won’t Bug My Mother.
4. There is a 2
hour limit for sitting on the couch and watching TV. If you exceed this limit,
I will set your hair on fire to get you to move.
5. You may scream
the word, “Mom!”, once per day. Any instance after that and you will be charged
$1 and forced to memorize a scripture verse.
6. If you use the
kitchen, for ANY reason, you are responsible to clean up your mess. Dishes must
placed in the dishwasher, not in the sink. If needed, a demonstration on where
and how to actually use the
dishwasher, is available.
7. My Mothering
Shift ends at 7:35 pm. Any complaints, questions or whining after that must be
directed to the man you call ‘Dad’.
8. Any sibling
squabbles must be settled amongst yourselves. If you fight or punch each other,
do it quietly.
All rules subject to change, based upon my mood.
Feel free to test my patience on obedience to the
Rules. Bring it. I’ve got all summer.
6 comments :
best. list. ever!
printing out my own copy now!!
Good luck with that list, Lisa. Overall it seems pretty complete, though with the punching I might add a "none in the face" rule. That mostly worked for John and I.
pure loveliness. You are my hero.
You rock MOM!
This is awesome! I want to know how many scriptures Addi ends up memorizing this summer.
I love this. You are awesome!
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