Things You Need to Know.

1. PLEASE AND THANK YOU. Those words. One thing i will always remember as a kid is a lot of my friends parents told me that i was very polite. I addressed them by Mr.& Mrs and always said PLEASE AND THANK YOU. I mean even as a teenager. Imagine a new friend of your kids coming over your house (as a teenager) and if you offered them something to drink and they say "Yes please" and then a "Thank you" my standings with them would be positive from that moment forward. Manners to me are important. And I think they are more appreciated than folks realize.

2. Be nice to EVERYONE. I do not care where you are from, how you talk, how you dress I wont be mean to someone. I want my son to give everyone a chance. Not every kid will like him. He wont get along with everyone either, but i certainly want him to give it his best shot at trying. The bullying thing is huge with me, i will not tolerate any bullies or bullying. Being nice to everyone- I hope will avoid at least HIM being the bully. 

3. STRANGER DANGER. Now being nice to everyone does have its limits. Stranger danger is always on my mind. I want my son to be respectful of adults but i do not want him to think he has to listen to a joe schmo on the street for no reason. Stranger Danger is being taught in schools and pre schools for that matter, PROPS!

4. It's okay to be SILLY. Be silly, be yourself. have fun doing it. Who cares what anyone thinks of you. If you want to dance and wiggle around because you have a song stuck in your head then by all means...SHAKE YOUR MONEY MAKER. But dont let anyone get you down or tell you its not okay or appropriate to wiggle in the soup aisle at wal-mart to some "in-your head- jams". 

5. BE YOURSELF. easy enough. 

6. Emotions are natural. I know emotions are scary. And to a boy is sometimes something strange and only for girls to experience. Crying when you're frustrated or sad is perfectly fine and healthy. If you are angry- its okay people get angry...Its important not to dwell in anger as well though. Understanding is another valuable trait. Being excited its an awesome feeling, and gets your blood pumping. Enjoy that. 

7. MOM will always worry about you. Yes believe it or not- no matter how old you get Mom is always going to worry about you. She took care of you, kissed boo-boo's and fought away scary monsters. She is going to always want to know that you are safe, happy, and OKAY. It will never change no matter what. 

8. LOVE unconditionally. With all your heart. There is a lot of hate out there. Don't be apart of that.

9. STAND UP. Stand up for whats right, for what you believe in your heart to be true. People will try to knock you down but stand up and hold your head high.

10. _________________ (you fill in the blank) What would you add.