tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post4996277620049346230..comments2023-11-23T02:18:06.928-06:00Comments on Martin: The RuleLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17241321579572547871noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-80225648584122130702010-05-31T22:25:29.811-05:002010-05-31T22:25:29.811-05:00Emma, I'm glad you're developing your spyi...Emma, I'm glad you're developing your spying skills. Here's a tip:<br /><br />Spying Rule #1: Don't tell people that you're spying on them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610344574135095983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-24040415873054341732010-05-31T22:03:03.098-05:002010-05-31T22:03:03.098-05:00Yes, Emma and Melanie, my one rule is random and s...Yes, Emma and Melanie, my one rule is random and strange. It all came about when I heard of a woman who had something like 7 children and 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. It got me to thinking, that with all the work she had done in her life, that was not a lot to show for it.<br />Of course, I can't judge, and I don't know what my children's lives will be like. But I'd like to see a little increase. That and it lets my children know that whatever it is that they do in their life, their goal is righteousness, to give back, and find happiness. I wouldn't stress grandchildren if I didn't truly believe it brings the most happiness--something I never suspected as a girl.<br /><br />And Melanie, at the rate we're going now, David will graduate, get a job, and we'll be retired by 80. I think that gives me enough time to work up a numerous progeny. But either way, numerous or small, I'm gonna love them to bits and bits and bits--than go home and have a great night's sleep!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241321579572547871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-79359449942693141402010-05-31T09:46:29.272-05:002010-05-31T09:46:29.272-05:00Mommy I agree with sister Collins. your CRAZY!!!!!...Mommy I agree with sister Collins. your CRAZY!!!!!!! but you're right about Taran.<br />Emma (And yes, I spy on you by reading your blog. WAHAHA!)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241321579572547871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-36585726665336819012010-05-31T09:37:22.135-05:002010-05-31T09:37:22.135-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241321579572547871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-9577899511124318832010-05-30T17:39:16.050-05:002010-05-30T17:39:16.050-05:008 years till Emma's getting married? Are you c...8 years till Emma's getting married? Are you crazy?????<br />I really enjoyed this post Lisa- your approach to parenting is inspirational. <br /><br />I didn't expect <i>that</i> to be your rule though! Funny. At least they know whats expected of them. I sense some loopholes though... Do they have dates that they are required to fulfill said rule by? What if they all wait till their 30s or (heaven forbid) 40s to start reproducing? Do all 6 kids have to show up before any parents are invited to the family reunion at Lake Tahoe? Hearing my mom go gaga over her first grandchild, I just hope you're prepared to stay strong on your threats!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439024872943841141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-28752713409816455572010-05-28T12:16:15.657-05:002010-05-28T12:16:15.657-05:00Better believe I make your brother pay now. Althou...Better believe I make your brother pay now. Although I love your mother to death, she's the best Mom in law a girl can ask for, sometimes I wish she had taught J to clean, & do a good job at it. <br /><br />As for the grand kids rule, you're letting them off easy. I demand 3 from each. Another rule is if they try to grow their hair out longer than the collar, I will shave it off in their sleep. Clear expectations are a good thing.The JNJ Hasleton'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502587675852399174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-39919076894734152192010-05-28T11:37:09.429-05:002010-05-28T11:37:09.429-05:00I like that you have specific expectations of your...I like that you have specific expectations of your kids. It'll save confusion later, like they'll never be able to say "You never said I had to get my Eagle Scout before I get my driver's license!!!" which is a rule at our house. (although not one that we'll have to deal with for another 6-8 years or so.)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618621881421670407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-16528305058455455092010-05-28T09:43:01.249-05:002010-05-28T09:43:01.249-05:00You drive a hard bargain.You drive a hard bargain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610344574135095983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-25391674628072001582010-05-28T08:35:45.594-05:002010-05-28T08:35:45.594-05:00I think I need to institute the plus one rule but ...I think I need to institute the plus one rule but I'm not too worried since all my girls love babies. Brent is the one who's trying to pretend he doesn't like/notice girls. But he's hiding his yearbook so I can't show his dad the picture of a certain girl. Such fun!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009311245136970157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7823243744096847131.post-406437218734749042010-05-27T21:07:03.530-05:002010-05-27T21:07:03.530-05:00"forlornly kayaking the coasts of springtime ..."forlornly kayaking the coasts of springtime Alaska"—Lisa, you crack me up!Belle of the Blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822170384391148221noreply@blogger.com