The other day Lilly asked me quite seriously if we had any specific house rules regarding hitting and pushing. She went on to request that house rules be written down for all to see. And so, on the kitchen chalkboard were written, The Scott Family House Rules:
1. Be Kind
2. Be patient
3. Listen to each other
4. Admit mistakes and learn from them
5. Eat well
6. Spend time and money wisely
7. Love each other
After careful consideration Lilly again asked "yeah but what about no hitting and pushing"...I pointed out that if we are being kind and patient that hitting won't be an issue. She was very pleased and asked for me to print a copy for her to have. Seems simple enough right? Obvious and redundant perhaps but, it is important to remember that these are all learned behaviors and it is our job to teach them to each other. Such a simple thing has made a considerable impact on our daily lives for the past week or so...reminding each other to be patient and admitting mistakes have been big ones that come up daily. I am so proud to be the mama to such amazing little people and have this beautiful life. My family provides me the opportunity to be creative and balanced and express love in so many ways. Life.Is.Good.....oh and Logan says "smell my FEEEEEEET"
3. Listen to each other
4. Admit mistakes and learn from them
5. Eat well
6. Spend time and money wisely
7. Love each other
After careful consideration Lilly again asked "yeah but what about no hitting and pushing"...I pointed out that if we are being kind and patient that hitting won't be an issue. She was very pleased and asked for me to print a copy for her to have. Seems simple enough right? Obvious and redundant perhaps but, it is important to remember that these are all learned behaviors and it is our job to teach them to each other. Such a simple thing has made a considerable impact on our daily lives for the past week or so...reminding each other to be patient and admitting mistakes have been big ones that come up daily. I am so proud to be the mama to such amazing little people and have this beautiful life. My family provides me the opportunity to be creative and balanced and express love in so many ways. Life.Is.Good.....oh and Logan says "smell my FEEEEEEET"
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