The Law of Toddlers

Yes, I know, a blog entry from Natalie...SHOCKING!! Just consider this a late Christmas present from me to you. Having said that, don't get your hopes up about this being some fantastic entry that will have you pondering all week long. Also, don't think it is one of those entries that you will be laughing about for weeks to come. And, yes, I know that since my last entry a lot of things have happened that I should record-family journal style. But, as you probably already know, I don't do journals very well. I am just not good at being consistent.

Instead, I want to record something that I have had in my stash of papers since college. I was reading a friends blog, and this note came to mind. It was given to me in one of my child development/teaching classes. At the time, I was child-less and read it and thought, "Oh, how cute" Now I have it hanging on my fridge, and refer to it every day, to try and remind myself that my toddlers are normal. This is how they are, and it's ok and eventually they grow out of it...I think. I didn't write this, although I have experienced personally each of these laws. I am sorry, I don't know who wrote it so I can't credit them. I would if I could.

THE LAW OF TODDLERS
1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it's in my hand, it's mine.
3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
5. If it's mine, it should never appear to be yours in any way.
6. If I 'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine.
7. If it looks just like mine, it's mine.
8. If I think it's mine, it's mine.
9. If it's not supposed to be mine, it's mine.


ps-sorry about the ads on my blog. My husband was playing around with possibilities. I think maybe he is looking for ways for me to make him rich. I asked him to remove the ads, I would do it myself, but I am not that able. He says if you click on them I make money. So, click on them to help make me rich, or at least make me pennies. Except, I haven't clicked on them, so I don't know where they lead you. It could be some terrible website that I wouldn't want to send you to...so, nevermind, don't click on them. I repeat, DON'T click on them... or maybe do, just do it at your own risk....ooooo...scary