Family Rules

A while back I read this post over at the Pleated Poppy and well let's say I quickly added it to my to do list. I made it a few months ago and it hangs over our table in our dining room (/office /sewing room /homework room /kitchen) :)

I wanted to use fabric like Lindsey, but I was short on time so I just painted mine. Well actually I painted the background and tree then wrote my rules in sharpie. ;)

Most of the rules came from her board or other boards that she linked too but a few of them were originals...

1. Thank the Lord for this day, this family, and this home
2. Sing silly, Dance crazy, Hug often
3. Keep your promises
4. Be thankful for what you have.
5. Use kind words. Always tell the truth
6. Hands are for hugging not hitting.
7. There is no "mine" in this house. It's all God's.
8. Encourage your siblings. Share in their joy.
9. Use your manners. Always give to other first.
10. Don't forget to laugh at yourself
11. Love the Lord your God.

One day I might re-make it and spend a little more time printing out fonts and putting fabric on the board, etc etc.

My favorite rule... "Be thankful for what you have."

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18