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Saturday, August 2, 2008

The Thumper Rule

I am instituting the Thumper Rule for myself. I have had a hard time this week saying nice positive things about ANYTHING, and last night I noticed it running into my interactions with my kids, which horrifies me. The truth? My friend Jenny was leaving, and Will started dancing around the back of her car. I said "Will! Don't be stupid!" And then I felt horrible. I mean, he was almost hit by one of our cars once when he was just about 18 months old, and it has freaked me out ever since. But seriously, how mature is it to tell your almost four year old to not be stupid? Just not nice. This whole week has been negative this and negative that, and I'm tired of myself. The Thumper rule is "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." So I'll probably be silent for awhile.
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5 comments:

  1. The Queen BeeAugust 2, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    I think that's a great rule. I'm going to use that name with my kids. I constantly telling them to use kind words! Maybe it will work.

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  2. JennyAugust 2, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    You amaze me! I don't know how you do it. I was exhausted and cranky last night after just two hours. Lets plan a time to go get a pedicure and do lunch while Ryan watches the crew! Don't be so hard on yourself.

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  3. CarlaAugust 3, 2008 at 6:39 AM

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles with the Thumper rule! I SO need to just talk nicer to my monsters.

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  4. Papa RandyAugust 5, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Gosh Karrie, if I miss a day on your blog, it's like where have you been. So much goes on in your life, it's amazing. Always good for a laugh. Ya hippie.

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  5. MonicaAugust 7, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    I have trouble with this sometimes too. I'll have to remember Thumper.

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