Michael came upstairs this morning (rolling his eyes) to tell me, "the kids took everything out of their room, piled it in the family room, and sorted it by color!"
I smile every time I find one of these lists she has made. It is proof that she does listen to me once in a while!
What I really loved was the 5 page list of how to be happy. She hung it on her bedroom wall right over her bed. When she is in a bad mood, I have to try really hard not to ask her to go read her list to herself.
Here it is:
How to be Happy Page 1 (by Emily Griffith)
Always chose to have a good day.
Do your chores without being angry.
Never ever be upset ever.
Always chose the right no matter what.
Always clean your stuff after playing.
Be kind to everyone.
Never be mad ever.
Always be cheerful.
Never want anyone to get in trouble.
Say everyone's pictures are beautiful.
Never say you are ugly ever.
Say sorry whenever you hurt someone.
Never tell anyone their doing something wrong.
Always say what when someone calls you.
How to be Happy Page 2 (by Emily Griffith)
Never complain.
Always say Thank you.
Never be cranky.
Never fight.
Learn to love everyone.
Don't laugh at people when they get hurt.
Don't take anybody's things ever.
Don't ever hurt anyone.
Help others when they need help.
Never yell at anyone ever never.
Play with others
Listen to your mother.
Don't hurt someone if they hurt you.
Do your jobs without being asked.
How to be Happy - Page 3 (by Emily Griffith)
Always tell the truth.
Never lie.
Don't ever say rude comments.
Always be cheerful.
Always listen to your mother.
Answer people.
Clean up after yourself always.
Never be mad.
Always say thank you and please.
Help people if they get hurt.
Don't do things that are not right.
Clean up without being asked.
Play with your brothers and sisters.
Don't be offended.
How to be Happy - Page 4 (by Emily Griffith)
Don't disappoint others
Be honest
Do what your father tells you.
Don't hurt yourself.
Don't hurt others.
Listen to the scriptures.
Do not pick your scabs.
Don't try to be the most important.
Don't laugh at people when they make mistakes.
Help others when they are sick.
Do not steal other people's things ever.
Do not throw toys at people.
Don't hurt people for no good reason.
How to be Happy - Page 5 (by Emily Griffith)
Forgive people
Don't tease other people
Repent
Have fun
It's a great list even if there are some repeats. "Listen to your mother" comes up twice, and "don't hurt people" is there more than three times. My favorites are those that refer to choosing your own mood. That is so hard to learn!
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