In the same vain as the earlier list of 30 (hard to believe its almost 2 years old now!), again in no particular order. Just an opportunity/excuse to vent publicly really.
* Check that the kettle has water in it before turning it on.
* Don't play with the toaster settings.
* Eat toast over a plate. In fact, eat everything over a plate.
* Finish what's on your plate even if you don't like it.
* Chew with your mouth closed.
* Sit down when eating or drinking.
* When you drink a glass of water, rinse the damn cup! Don't leave it in the sink.
* Eat from what's directly in front of you.
* Never describe food as 'yucky'- that you even have food is a blessing.
* When offered a slice of cake, don't go for the biggest slice.
* Use a peeler to peel potatoes, unless you are an expert at using a knife, otherwise you will be wasting so much of the potato.
* Don't eat or drink anywhere near technology. We can't afford any more keyboards.
* Run the water on any crockery you use, even if you're not the one doing the washing up.
* When you take off your socks, make sure both end up in the dirty washing basket, otherwise don't be surprised if you don't get a pair back.
* Reuse a towel. You used it when you were your cleanest. It doesn't need to be washed after a single use!
* Jeans can be worn at least 3 times. Unless you're a grub. They get more comfortable after a couple of wears.
* Put CDs and DVDs back in their case after using them.
* Better yet, don't use them at all unless you have express permission.
* Pack your Lego away after playing with it. My feet can't take any more damage.
* Put your puzzles away. A lost piece of the puzzle makes me really unhappy.
* Turn off computers when you have finished using them.
* Don't read in the dark- you'll damage your eyes.
* Own up when you do something wrong- you'll be in far less trouble than if we find out you did it.
* Brush your teeth!!!
* Do your homework the day you get it.
* Don't yell.
* Don't slam doors. EVER.
* Don't call me from another room. Come and speak to me.
* Bring your school bag in from the car when we get home.
* Don't call each other names, even in jest.
* Check that the kettle has water in it before turning it on.
* Don't play with the toaster settings.
* Eat toast over a plate. In fact, eat everything over a plate.
* Finish what's on your plate even if you don't like it.
* Chew with your mouth closed.
* Sit down when eating or drinking.
* When you drink a glass of water, rinse the damn cup! Don't leave it in the sink.
* Eat from what's directly in front of you.
* Never describe food as 'yucky'- that you even have food is a blessing.
* When offered a slice of cake, don't go for the biggest slice.
* Use a peeler to peel potatoes, unless you are an expert at using a knife, otherwise you will be wasting so much of the potato.
* Don't eat or drink anywhere near technology. We can't afford any more keyboards.
* Run the water on any crockery you use, even if you're not the one doing the washing up.
* When you take off your socks, make sure both end up in the dirty washing basket, otherwise don't be surprised if you don't get a pair back.
* Reuse a towel. You used it when you were your cleanest. It doesn't need to be washed after a single use!
* Jeans can be worn at least 3 times. Unless you're a grub. They get more comfortable after a couple of wears.
* Put CDs and DVDs back in their case after using them.
* Better yet, don't use them at all unless you have express permission.
* Pack your Lego away after playing with it. My feet can't take any more damage.
* Put your puzzles away. A lost piece of the puzzle makes me really unhappy.
* Turn off computers when you have finished using them.
* Don't read in the dark- you'll damage your eyes.
* Own up when you do something wrong- you'll be in far less trouble than if we find out you did it.
* Brush your teeth!!!
* Do your homework the day you get it.
* Don't yell.
* Don't slam doors. EVER.
* Don't call me from another room. Come and speak to me.
* Bring your school bag in from the car when we get home.
* Don't call each other names, even in jest.
