We have this white board on the refrigerator that we use mostly to write notes and reminders on. Occasionally, I'll write a note to one or all of the kids. Sometimes it's overly passive-aggressive. Last week I was off of work and had a few mornings of free time (I could really get use to that!) to myself. One morning I spent probably an hour writing and erasing a bunch of notes. I photographed a few of them with my phone, and have put them all together here:
How to be an Adult (in 8 easy steps)
1) - Clean up your messes - expecting someone else to do it is childlike thinking
2) - Pay your bills - we all have to work hard and no one feels sorry for you when you have to.
3) - Take responsibility for your actions - mistakes happen, learn from them, never pass the blame
4) - Realize that your actions have consequences - not just for you, but for others, "how will what I do affect others?"
5) - Respect your parents - Yes, they might actually know what they're talking about.
6) - Don't take things that don't belong to you - shouldn't you have learned that in 1st grade
7) - Be a contributor - to household (chores, etc.- without being asked), to community (volunteer, donate blood, etc), to each other (if you see someone in need, help out)
8) - Above all - TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED
Emotions run high around here, lots of drama. I miss being bored.
Life is full - time to simplify
Peace-
Matt
