things that i teach and/or say to my kids

1. there'll be days like this
2. flush and wash
3. do it the first time you're asked, the right way, with a happy heart
4. yes ma'am
5. listen for my voice
6. no fighting, no biting
7. if you wanna live here, you need to learn how to follow the rules.
8. get along
9. tv rotts the brain
10. do unto others as you would have them do unto you
11. outside excercise is great medicine
12. laughter is the best medicine
13. hugs, not drugs!
14. pop/soda rotts your teeth
15. your mouth bacteria eats sugar and poops acid
16. choose to do what's right (even when it's hard)
17. protect and respect
18. serve others
19. others first, self last
20. ladies first... ALWAYS
21. jesus, others, then you
22. i love you
23. don't drink the butt-water
24. don't leave for later what can be done now
25. be responsible:  don't leave something for someone else to do
26. be respectful.  always.  to everone. 
27. honor others.
28. don't shake the baby!
29. do what jesus would want you to do
30. life is like a box of chocolates

Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."