Dear Daughter,
I am happy for you to have a snack . . .
just please put everything back!
Love,
Mom
xoxo
I recently watched my girls come home from school and in 15 minutes leave about an hours worth of work behind.
Keeping a happy attitude I found myself singing to them the little note above. ( because it’s better to sing then to scream! Right?)
Anyway, I love my girls and it reminded me of a poem that goes like this:
Golden Rules for Living
If you open it, close it.
If you turn it on, turn it off.
If you unlock it, lock it up.
if you break it, admit it.
If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can.
If you borrow it, return it.
If you value it, take care of it.
If you make a mess, clean it up.
If you move it, put it back.
If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get
permission.
If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.
If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
If it will brighten someone’s day, say it.
If it will tarnish someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself.
Author Unknown
3rd serving of chicken soup for the soul
J. Canfield & M.V. Hanson
HCI 1996
Have a Happy Day!
