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Rule #516

Rule #516:  You are 5, and we are 30 feet from the car.  I will not carry you the rest of the way for “a dollar and a piece of a penny.”  

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Rule #515

Rule #515:  Please do not lick the top of the pepper shaker at the restaurant.    

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Rule #514

Rule #514:  You may not play the recorder at 6am when everyone else in the house is still sleeping.  

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Rule #513

Rule #513:  When I grab your hand to stop you from hitting your brother – again – in the grocery store, the correct reaction is not to scream, “You’re touching me wrong!”   Thanks, Aimee S.  

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Rule #512

Rule #512:  You may not use the toilet brush as a teether…  nor may you chew on the toilet seat. Thanks, Meaghann B.

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Rule #511

Rule #511:  It is never okay to sneak up on your brother while he is changing and pinch his scrotum. Never ever.   Thanks, Robyn H.  

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Rule #510

Rule #510:  Everybody knows that no means no, so don’t ask again.  But it’s REALLY frustrating when you forget that yes means yes, so don’t ask again. “Can I have dessert?” “Yes.” “Really?” “Yes.” “Ice cream?” “Yes.” “Please?” “YES!” Thanks, … Continue reading

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Rule #509

Rule #509:  Your brother is not required to apologize to you for hurting your ears when he sneezed.     Thanks, Carrie HW.  

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Rule #508

Rule #508:  You may no longer borrow Mommy’s camera.    

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Rule #507

Rule #507:  When Mommy is shopping for new bras, please do not undress the mannequins.   Thanks, Kathy S.

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