Warner Family Rules

Right now I am reading Kurt & Brenda Warner's book First Things First. It is actually a really good read about their parenting styles, faith and commitment to family. One of my favorite parts so far is a list of the "Warner Family Rules" as the kids see it.

1. Everyone has to agree on which strangers’ meal to pay for when dining at a restaurant.
2. At dinner, share the favorite part of your day.
3. Hold hands and pray before every meal.
4. After ordering at a restaurant, be able to tell Mom the server’s eye color.
5. Throw away your trash at the movie theater and stack plates for the server at restaurants.
6. Spend one hour at an art museum when on the road.
7. Hold hands with a sibling for 10 minutes if you can’t get along.
8. If you can’t get along holding hands, sit cheek to cheek. (If you can’t get along cheek to cheek, then it’s lips to lips!)

Trav & I do #3 as much as possible and #5 (waitress in me) but I love the rest as well. The Belle Diem Family Rules would include the Warner Rules and maybe some of the following:

9. Always take your grocery cart back to the store or proper area.
10. Send hand written thank you notes whenever possible.
11. Pick up trash when you see it.
12. Always make your cookies from scratch!