My boys are growing up so fast. I’m sure that before I know it, they’ll have finished school, be driving cars and finally have grown out of their fussy eater stages and will be eating us out of house and home.
But before they grow stubble and grow up, there are so many things I’d like to make sure they know. Here are just some of them:
- Laugh every day. Life is far too short to not be laughing.
- When you do laugh, make sure it isn’t at someone’s expense.
- Vegetables will not kill you. Unless a tonne of carrots falls on you, you’ll be ok just eating them.
- Don’t pick your nose in public.
- Be kind to others.
- Dirty clothes go IN the wash basket, not on the floor next to it. A magical fairy will not pick them up for you when you don’t live at home. That magical fairy who currently picks the clothes up is your mother.
- Read as many books as you can.
- Never lose your imagination.
- Yes, you do need to brush your teeth twice a day, even when you’re a grown up.
- I truly hope that you have the opportunity to become a Lego Master Builder, or whatever career you dream of.
- Change your undies regularly.
- Don’t cheat.
- When you shower, you need to use shampoo and soap. Just standing there under the water doesn’t count.
- Learn how to stack the dishwasher and do the washing. Not only will it ensure your own home is clean, your future partner will appreciate it too.
- Tell the truth, but be careful of other’s feelings.
- Look after your friends.
- No matter what happens, your father and I will always be on your side and will be proud of you.
- Farts aren’t really that funny, so it is best to not laugh hysterically when someone does one.
What are some things you’d like to make sure your kids know?
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All good lessons! The soap one is very important for boys. I think males across the world think running water cleans away everything.
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Soap – I know! It isn’t rocket science!
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To always remember their manners. The rest of your list pretty much covers it!
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Absolutely to remember their manners!
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Don’t think you’ve got much chance with the last one. My husband still laughs hysterically at farts!
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Yep, I hear you. I think my hope for my boys to not laugh at farts is just a wasted wish!
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They are great things to know. Even though my girls won’t be growing stubble (or at least hope they won’t) I want them to know all of this as well. Leaving some fairy wishes and butterfly kisses from #teamIBOT
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I think the whole “eating vegetables” applies to both boys and girls 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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My hubby still laughs at farts! He wasn’t taught very well! My little lady wont be growing stubble but she should still know this too..
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Truth be told, I think all males, regardless of age, laugh at farts 🙂
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The fart comment made me laugh! Although in our home, it’s not just the boys that find that funny. 🙂
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There seems to a be trend going here that farts are universally amusing… 🙂
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I love the mix of straight-up funny and serious thought-provokers! I’m learning that fall allergies and toddler boys make for some constant mom reminders of number four on your list 🙂
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As well as not picking your nose, also to not wipe your nose on your clothes! 🙂
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Great lessons! Another is that you are not invinceable. Boys, especially many teenage boys, seem to think they are.
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I’m terrified to think of them being teenagers and being able to drive a vehicle. Can I just fast forward past that part from ages 15 to about 25? 🙂
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That last one made me laugh, I have to deal with it constantly. 🙂 Great advice to your kids. x #BrilliantBlogPosts
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Glad you had a laugh – yay!
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This is great, such good advice! The last one made me chuckle! #brilliantblogposts
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Glad you enjoyed and had a laugh 🙂 Thanks for stopping by from #brilliantblogposts!
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What the hell is it with boys and farts??? I have never ever got it and I’ve survived 3 boys! But not the stench! Your list is lovely. Xx
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I don’t get it either! My husband is one of four boys, and they still laugh when one of them farts…
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All good lessons to be learned – what a lovely list! My husband is yet to master the washing basket one and still thinks farts are the funniest! I wish his mum had seen this list – if only you’d written it 30 years earlier! Bahaha! Thanks for linking up with the Ultimate Rabbit Hole!
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The washing is a HUGE brownie point creator in our house! The toddler now loves to drag his laundry basket to the washing machine and try and stuff the clothes in! That’s at least one male taught, someone will be grateful for that one day!
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I don’t have children but I love these! Especially ” read as many books as you can” and “never lose your imagination.”
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Glad you liked them – thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Oh this is a cracker of a post because my son does so many of them!! I want my son to know that life is too short to take it so seriously. Have fun, make the most of it, explore, enjoy, have adventures, laugh. It’s ok to fail, take risks, learn about yourself. I could go on and on…
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