Evan had a little social group the other day and they were working on manners. I think he hits most of the big ones..but it was "may I" they were honing in on instead of "can I" that day.
And I had a thought..yes, folks hold onto your knickers, my thoughts are wildly untamed..
So, here I am thinking why is "may I" better than "can I"...?!
Honestly, I think I should brush up on my manners..or proper manners, so to speak, but, the non-conformist in me screams.."be real, be respectful, and be you..the rest will follow..!"
I always hated being prompted when I was a kid, to say thank you, sorry and all that..but, it didn't really come together until I was older. And I've told you I really am not rehearsed in all this "proper" stuff...ok well..i don't have that kind of upbringing either...from Louisiana an all..! And perhaps I must confess am not the least interested in all the proper etiquette's.
So, I figured i'd share with you some of the things I do find important for Evan and Olivia to learn..at least in our house.
*Always be thankful when someone does something for you..write a note...the ones that are scribbled on notebook paper are the best..and mean everything you put in them.
*No one here cares if you put your elbows on the table..your future spouse might..so practice out in public.
* Laugh loud and NEVER apologize for it.
*When you are sad, it's ok to cry..you need to know it's important to "feel". Be passionate and embrace who you are now..even if you don't fully understand..it will come in time.
* I prohibit putting people down for their race, gender, size, illness, religious differences or any other reason that they themselves have no control over. Stay away from the philosophies of people who persecute you for any of these reasons..they are the most dangerous people you will ever meet.
*If you have one candy bar and a friend without..give them half of it..!
*Apologize when you have done something wrong..but be forewarned, there is a HUGE difference from being sorry and then being sorry for getting caught.
*Forgive people as quickly as you possibly can..it's not easy..but it's not for the other person..it's for YOU.
*pray for your friends, pray for your enemies, pray when your happy, pray when you are sad, pray when you don't have the words, and pray when you think you have all the words. Then start with a simple thank you..
*celebrate the people in your life as much as you can..and tell them and more importantly, show them, as best as you can that you appreciate them and love them..sometimes some of us don't get a second chance...
*people will always criticize you, it's a fact..the question is how you handle what they say..even your enemies have an insight on your biggest weakness..listen carefully with your heart guarded and strengthen the areas of weaknesses..then prove them wrong!!
Well..I guess I can get carried away..but that's where I am so far..
Yeah...we'll work on being proper in there with these, too..starting with me..
"may I have a spa day, honey..."
;-)
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And I had a thought..yes, folks hold onto your knickers, my thoughts are wildly untamed..
So, here I am thinking why is "may I" better than "can I"...?!
Honestly, I think I should brush up on my manners..or proper manners, so to speak, but, the non-conformist in me screams.."be real, be respectful, and be you..the rest will follow..!"
I always hated being prompted when I was a kid, to say thank you, sorry and all that..but, it didn't really come together until I was older. And I've told you I really am not rehearsed in all this "proper" stuff...ok well..i don't have that kind of upbringing either...from Louisiana an all..! And perhaps I must confess am not the least interested in all the proper etiquette's.
So, I figured i'd share with you some of the things I do find important for Evan and Olivia to learn..at least in our house.
*Always be thankful when someone does something for you..write a note...the ones that are scribbled on notebook paper are the best..and mean everything you put in them.
*No one here cares if you put your elbows on the table..your future spouse might..so practice out in public.
* Laugh loud and NEVER apologize for it.
*When you are sad, it's ok to cry..you need to know it's important to "feel". Be passionate and embrace who you are now..even if you don't fully understand..it will come in time.
* I prohibit putting people down for their race, gender, size, illness, religious differences or any other reason that they themselves have no control over. Stay away from the philosophies of people who persecute you for any of these reasons..they are the most dangerous people you will ever meet.
*If you have one candy bar and a friend without..give them half of it..!
*Apologize when you have done something wrong..but be forewarned, there is a HUGE difference from being sorry and then being sorry for getting caught.
*Forgive people as quickly as you possibly can..it's not easy..but it's not for the other person..it's for YOU.
*pray for your friends, pray for your enemies, pray when your happy, pray when you are sad, pray when you don't have the words, and pray when you think you have all the words. Then start with a simple thank you..
*celebrate the people in your life as much as you can..and tell them and more importantly, show them, as best as you can that you appreciate them and love them..sometimes some of us don't get a second chance...
*people will always criticize you, it's a fact..the question is how you handle what they say..even your enemies have an insight on your biggest weakness..listen carefully with your heart guarded and strengthen the areas of weaknesses..then prove them wrong!!
Well..I guess I can get carried away..but that's where I am so far..
Yeah...we'll work on being proper in there with these, too..starting with me..
"may I have a spa day, honey..."
;-)
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
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