Top 10 Things My Mother Always Tells Me

I ran across one of Ethan's 3rd grade projects in the hall cabinent today.

It's a laminated, yellow bookmark he decorated for Mother's Day '07 and proudly gave to me. Here is his list of the top 10 things his mother always tells him:

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1. Stop fighting.

2. Do your homework.

3. Take a shower.

4. Go to bed.

5. I LOVE YOU!

(the teacher took pity on me...finally!)

6. Put up the dog.

7. Thank you!

(teacher tries again...)

8. Get dressed.

9. Go upstairs.

(...drum roll for grand finale...)

10. I am busy.

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Happy Mother's Day

Love, Ethan

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So there was a moment of horror when I read this. #10 isn't flattering...but it's true...I am busy! Mr Boyd and several of my good friends found it hi-larious! Do I really speak in imperative sentences all the time??? You try raising a boy-barian...and then tell me how you sound on a yellow bookmark. Well-there it is-like an unflattering snapshot of yourself you have to confront. This is our real life condensed by a 3rd grader-and it hangs in a place of honor in my kitchen.

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With no apologies.