10 Commandments

I read this on Summers blog and I had to repost it. There are days when I can feel myself getting stressed out because as a mom that works 5 days a week, and has many other after work commitments there is always housework to be done, clothes to be washed, errands to run, when in all reality I need to just pick up Landon and spend time with him while he still wants to spend time with me!

~A child's 10 Commandments to Parents--by Kevin Leman~

1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.

2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely. Don't restrick me unnecessarily.

3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for a short time, please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world and do so willingly.

4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for you inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.

5. I am a special Gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my acctions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplinging me in a loving manner.

6. I need your encouragement to grow. Please go easy on the criticism.

7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I'll be prepared to make the kinds of decisions that life requires of me.

8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me to my brother or sister.

9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, its a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.

10. Please teach me about Jesus and take me to church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.