It is hard to believe, but today is the three month anniversary of getting our little girl. Exactly twelve weeks ago today, we flew into China, took quick showers, and met our beautiful girl. We were so exhausted by the end of the day that I fell asleep on the bed with Julianna, completely awake, sitting on my stomach. I thought it might be fun on this anniversary to relive some of those parenting dictums that have fallen away at our house. I hope you enjoy our silliness.

10. We won't loose any of those sippy cups


About half of them are spread out somewhere in the house. We did at least make it to
eleven weeks before leaving one at a restaurant.

9. No character toys
We broke this one before we even made it to China

8. She will sleep in her own bed in her own room


We can dream

7. No caffeine
How about no caffeine in her sippy cups?

6. No eating in the car

5. We will have a bookshelf filled with classic literature for our darling to enjoy.


I guess Dr. Seuss is a classic

4. We will read from the above mentioned classics before bedtime every night.

3. Our child will eat whatever we make for dinner (ie, no special baby meals)


Good thing I own this.

2. No junk food
Thanks, Mary

1. Our house will not be taken over by baby paraphernalia


And pigs will fly.