Our momma had rules.
Everyday rules that right before we got out of the car for school, she would ask, “What are the rules today?”
The question came like clockwork right after a quick family prayer, said by a squirmy sibling.
When Mrs. H & I were young there were 3 rules:
Be Happy
Love one Another
Choose the Right
We would rattle those off as fast as ABC.
Later came
Seize the Day
&
Show Gratitude
And that’s where the list has stopped, for now.
Our brothers are 19 and 17
and they still rattle off those sweet rules to mom when they are getting dropped off somewhere.
I made these signs for my mom.
Her rules.
One of the many reasons she is inspirational.
There are 2 because when I ordered the vinyl, there was a period put instead of a comma in the MIDDLE of the phrase.
Me, being the perfectionist I am, couldn’t handle the handpainted comma I had a friend try to insert.
So the minty green one is the first, more casual and contemporary and sits in a guest room.
The brown one fits my mom’s taste perfectly.
If she could, I’m sure she would live in a cottage like the ones in Marty Bell paintings.
Don’t they seem like easy rules?
I wish.
I wish.
They sound simple enough, are catchy when you say them together, but truly take practice and patience.
I’ve been wanting to implement family rules.
Do I make up my own catchy phrase or do I live off these?
What are your family rules?
What are your family rules?
I’m linking up here
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The Shabby Chic Cottage-Transformation Thursday
Katie’s Nesting Spot-Crafty Soiree
A Glimpse Inside-Catch a Glimpse
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The Comments
Lesley
What a lovely gift. You talented little monkey, you.
Our family rules are to be loving if you want love. That’s pretty much all it all comes down to! 🙂
Natalia Lynn
That is so neat! And I bet your mom loved it, what a personal gift. Love the idea!
Michelle {Daydream Believers}
What wonderful rules, and such a lovely, thoughtful gift! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Jill
What a lovely idea to have family rules like that! And such a wonderful gift for your mother to have them on a pretty sign!
You’ve got me thinking now about our own family rules- sounds like a good thing to start with our kids! Thanks for the inspiration!
Found you through Boost your blog Friday !!
I’m following you now, and hope you’ll stop by and visit our blog sometime too!
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alison
what a great idea for healthy reminders for your family…i would love for you to share this post on my linky, fridays unfolded at http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/2011/07/fridays-unfolded-25.html
blessings,
alison
stuff and nonsense
p.s…just over from dic’s linky!
Ellen
Great blog. New follower from the blog hop! Please stop by to see us when you can! http://letterlearning.blogspot.com THanks! Ellen at Letter Learning: Educational Greeting Cards for Kiddos
Laura
Good morning!
I love those rules, bookmarking to put up in my house also! 🙂
I’m a new follower via GFC, here from Hop Along Friday.
I hope you have a good day!
Laura @ The Frugal Kitchen
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cmyoung
Great rules! New follower from the blog hop….would love for you to check out my blog too! http://wherenothinggoodcomeseasy.blogspot.com/
Kacie
Just found your blog from Hop Along, and so glad I did! I can’t wait to do some more exploring. I love the gift for your mom. My parents didn’t have anything like that, but every time I got in the car (once I was 15 or so) my dad would tell me to “get in, sit down, shut up, and hold on.” Ha. Not quite the same.
Reasonably Less
Lets be friends and exchange saving tips! Newest Follower from Friday blog hop. Check out my RL JULY 2011 BLOG HOP we would love for you to link up
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The Queen of Green
That is such a great idea!! Thanks for sharing with us 🙂 I’m visiting from the blog hop and I’m your newest follower. I’d love it if you followed me back at http://organicplanet.blogspot.com/
Eddie Bluelights
Hi – nice blog and post. I’m here on the Friday blog hop and just signed up as your newest follower. Hope you follow back. Kettle is on LOL
Marguerite
Great rules and blog! I’m over from the hop and am your newest follower. Would love it if you would visit my blog and follow me back!
http;//cajundelights.blogspot.com/
Screaming Sardine
Great rules! Love the signs. I have to admit I’d be bothered by the period instead of the comma, too, though I guess that wouldn’t be showing gratitude – lol!
Have a great weekend. 🙂
Cheers,
Tracy Screaming Sardine
$uper $avin' Momma
I’m a new GFC Follower of yours from Hop Along Friday Blog Hop!
Ladybird Ln
How sweet, I just love it, I might start this with my own kids! Great words to live by! I found you at TT&J, and am now following along!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
The mum of all trades
what a fabulous idea, and it turned out lovely, love your blog by the way!
Deborah March
LOVE them both!
Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy
Words to live by! I hope you will link up to the Tuesday Confessional link party starting tonight at 8pm MST. I’m co-hosting with A Reason to Skip the Housework, so your post will be seen on BOTH blogs!
http://www.craftyconfessions.com
I hope to see you soon!
~Macy
Amber @ Quilted Euphoria
I love those signs! They are absolutely adorable, and so true! I will have to put that on my ever growing list of things to do!
Abby
love the sign and the idea behind it! such a nice tradition to have with your kids!
simply heidi
What a lovely gift. I’m sure your mom was gratified to know that her wise rules have become a part of your heart. Wonderful!
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime
I’m so grateful that you linked up in this week’s Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop 🙂 This awesome post totally rocked the party!
Julia @ 551Eastdesign
I love your rules:) I should have my son repeat them when he is older:)
Mindie Hilton
Beautiful!