Life hacks seem to be a big thing right now. Since I spend
most of my time foundering, I wouldn't presume to give an adult any life hacks.
I do, however, have a few life hacks to offer to my children:
1. If you hide the evidence by cleaning up after yourself,
you'll get away with a lot more.
2. If you do
something the first time you are asked, the need to keep asking you disappears.
3. If you want to use Mom's possessions, don't throw a huge
tantrum when she asks you to do something.
4. Mom can go from zero to crazy person in under 3 seconds,
don't cook a quesadilla or a hot pocket a half hour before dinner time.
5. If you refuse to work on your homework when help is
cheerfully offered, don't be surprised to find yourself doing homework by
yourself.
6. When Mom offers to wash your clothes if you will bring
them out, do it. Otherwise, your Saturday is likely to be filled with laundry
duties.
7. Don't expect Mom to back up one of your, "Mom
says....", while Mom is still waiting for you to do what she asked you to
do.
8. When Mom or Dad ask if you have brushed your teeth, they
mean recently.
9. When Mom is singing, "Count Your Blessings",it means that you need to run, fast.
10. Mom turns from Jekyll to Hyde at 8:30. It is in your
best interests to conclude your business with her before that hour or be
prepared for the consequences.
