House Rules
- No television before breakfast (unless mommy needs to check her e-mail).
- No freeze pops before noon (unless mommy is worried you are getting dehydrated).
- Buy all kids' clothing on clearance (unless it is a really cute outfit, too good to pass up).
- Buy all kids' clothing one size larger than you wear now (unless...see #3)
- Buy clothing only for Henry because Liam can wear hand-me-downs (unless...see #3)
- Get books from the library instead of Borders (unless mommy needs a break in their cafe)
- No Legos in the sandbox (unless mommy realizes you are just being a creative thinker--and isn't that what Legos are for?)
- No annoying motion activated toys (unless given to you by grandma who would never forgive mommy for getting rid of them.)
- No cups of milk in the bath tub (unless you haven't had calcium for days and mommy is getting desperate.)
- No markers in the house.
Once upon a time Aunt Elsie bought her nieces (listed in order of age) Susie, Lila, and Marianne lovely lavendar dresses of such good quality that they never wore out. As a result, Marianne never seemed to outgrow her lovely lavendar dress. Liam, my dear, get used to hand-me-downs BUT enjoy the plus of being the youngest--that of being noticed less often because your mama has seen it all before. Besides, when you are wearing hand-me-downs, there's far less fuss about keeping them stain free.
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