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Things I Would Tell My Kids
* If I thought they would listen *
You try to teach kids right from wrong. You try to instill pride and self esteem. You give them rules, you encourage them, you take care of them when they are sick. But still, there comes a time when they are getting ready to "fly the coop". It's time for the little chicky to leave the nest. Did you tell her/him everything you wanted to? Did she/he hear you when you were telling them all the ins and outs of the "real" world? Who knows? It's a terrifying feeling.
I've always felt satisfied with my relationships with my daughters. We could always talk to each other. There were several conversations that started out, "Mom, you're gonna be mad, but..." There were times when I thought I would be bald from pulling my hair out worrying about them. "Why were you worried, Mom? You taught me...." Bless 'em. But now the boys are getting up there, too. My youngest will be a teenager (gasp!) in March. What will I do? Sure we talk, but it's soooo different. I've never been a BOY! How will I relate?
SIGH!...Sometimes I just want to sit them down and say Hear ye, Hear ye!...
* Safe sex or No sex!
* Don't go to parties alone.
* You always have the right to change your mind.
* Always have your keys in your hand and ready when getting into your car.
* Always look in the back seat before you get into your car. LOCK your door. BUCKLE UP.
* Always have cab fare and a phone card (or change).
* Have your door key in your hand before you get out of your car.
* Never, EVER drink & drive. I would rather pick you up at 3 a.m. than identify your body in the morgue!
* Listen to your instincts. If your gut says no--don't!
* Yes, a girl can get pregnant the first time.
* If he/she doesn't respect your opinions and wishes, he/she does NOT love you.
* Don't hit--Don't be hit! Love does NOT hurt.
* You probably won't die of a broken heart, no matter how much it hurts.
* No matter how bad you feel, you are not alone.
* No matter how angry I get, I always love you.
* I love you even when I don't love the decisions you make.
* Remember--for every action, there is a reaction and you will be responsible for the consequences--good or bad.
* Respect yourself and others will respect you.
* Don't judge a book by its cover.
* Don't burn bridges. You never know when you might have to go back the way you came.
* Don't expect thanks for acts of kindness. You know & God knows. That's all that matters.
* You can come home. You may have to sleep on the sofa, but you will never be turned away.
* Be kind to animals.
* You can't love a child too much.
* Rules, limits, and restrictions are necessary parts of life. You don't have to like the rules, but you do have to follow them.
* Listen to old people. They know things.
* Nothing is ever black and white. Know your options, weigh your choices carefully.
* If something is worth doing, it's worth doing well.
* If it's dirty, it ain't clean! Wash it again.
* Trust is not a "given". It must be earned.
* Hard work is good for the soul and self esteem.
* Whatever you decide to do--Be the Best!
* Yes you CAN change the world.
* If something is worth having, it's worth working for.
* Never sign anything before you read and understand the fine print.
* Most Important *
The day you were born, I thought I could not love you more. But as each day goes by I find more reasons to love you. There is nothing you can say or do that will ever make me NOT love you.
MDS~2002
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