1001 Rules for my Unborn Children (1-25)

Dear Jillian, Jamesyn, and Noah:

Here are a collection of life lessons that I have learned over the years whether it be from personal record or vicarious account.  Know that once upon a time your mother was cool…

1. Treat everyone with kindness and compassion no matter what-people will always remember how you made them feel, be the bright spot in their day.
   

   The best portion of a good mans life - his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love. ~William Wordsworth

2. LOVE is always the right answer~follow your heart, throw caution to the wind, and leave limits in math class. LISTEN TO The Beatles “All You Need Is Love”
3. There is never a more perfect time than ‘now’ for any new adventure you’ve been contemplating.
   

   It's not what if, it's what now. ~Author Unknown

   I hope you still feel small
   When you stand by the ocean
   Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
   Promise me you’ll give faith a fighting chance
   And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
   Dance

4. People do what they mean 100% of the time.  Never trust a man (or woman) who says what they would ‘never’ do.
5. You are what you pretend to be, so imagine greatness.
6. Do not underestimate the little guy.
7. People hurt when they are hurt. Take challenge as an opprotunity.
8. Speak as if you know what you’re talking about, even if you don’t, but never too loudly so that the true expert may interject at any given time.
9. Never trust yourself to: fix your own car, cut your own hair, or mend your own wounds.
10. Master the art of entertaining, learn your wines, table settings, dress, and manners.
11. Men should open doors, pull out chairs, and be last seated, no exceptions.
12. You accept the love you think you deserve.
13. Rules are merely suggestions, follow them with discretion.
14. Do not limit yourself to one genre of music, there is something to take from all types in all tempos. LISTEN TO Frank Sinatra “The Way You Look Tonight”
15. Girls: there will come a time when heels will become a staple in your wardrobe. Never buy cheap shoes, they do, afterall, go on your feet.
16. Its not a secret if two people know. LISTEN TO Maroon 5 “Secret”
17. Always hand-write thank you letters within a week of receiving a gift-it is not only proper, but it is thoughtful and personal , and own monogrammed stationary.
18. Do not be afraid to ask a question, especially if its “why?”
    

    Who am I living for? Is this my limit, Can I endure some more Chances are given, Question Existing~Rihanna

19. Boys: always go to the door to pick up your date, introduce yourself to her parents, and bring her mother a flower the 1st meeting.
20. Never go to a party empty-handed. If you can’t afford a gift, you can’t afford the party.
21. Master the English language, all the brain-power in the world is for naught if one cannot express one’s self.
22. Do not over-do your jewelry, make up, or clothing. There is something to be said of simplicity.
    

    Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci

23. Buy hardback copies of books you love, read the rest from your public library.
24. Find a cause dear to your heart, and volunteer your time to it.
25. Never abandon a friend in need. LISTEN TO

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.  ~Plautus

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