Raising Kids the Second Time Around
I seem to be daily developing new rules for good behavior in our household. You might even think I have too many rules.
Though there may be countless rules, the toddlers have no problem continuously reciting my rules.
But just because they can quote the rules doesn’t necessarily mean they OBEY the rules!
And when they quote a rule, they state it in the interrogative form, not the imperative (that is, as a question, not a command).
For this first post I thought I would start describing some of the rules I have established for this new adventure and let you know how they are working out.
You see, I like things organized and so it’s helpful to have rules so we all know what to do and how to do it. And, of course, having rules helps things run smoothly around our home, right?
While my rules are certainly no “Ten Commandments,” they are intended to help maintain some semblance of good behavior and help me maintain order and control in our home.
After all, I’m the grown-up, so shouldn’t I be in control?
