In A Mirror Dimly

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and God, whom to know is life indeed.

12.03.2009

:. gentlemen rules .:

For quite some time now, etiquette-minded Katie has been taking it upon herself to teach our little guys all the "Gentlemen Rules". Look out, ladies! Not only will the Brothers Hulling bowl you over with their dashing good looks, but their impeccable manners will make you positively swoon!
The best part? Now that they understand some of the basic rules, they are very adept at adding their own to the list. They are always popping out with a new Gentlemen Rule.

Here's just a sampling (some originated with Katie, others are pure Gavin or Liam):
  • Gentlemen always say 'please' and 'thank you'.
  • Gentlemen always say 'excuse me' when they toot.
  • Gentlemen never push their brothers.
  • Gentlemen always cuddle their grandma.
  • Gentlemen always tell mommy if they have to go potty.
  • Gentlemen never touch their poopy bottom.
  • Gentlemen don't whine.
  • Gentlemen always give their mommy kisses.
  • Gentlemen never play with their Elmo underwear.
  • Gentlemen always buy flowers for ladies they love.
  • Gentlemen can cry.

And so it goes. There are many, many more Gentleman Rules, of course. And the older they get, some rules won't apply, and new rules will be added.

There's a lot to learn in life, isn't there?

2 comments:

Auntie said...

Oh yay! A post about the Gentleman Rules!! They are so love!!! AAHHH!!! Heartmelt!!!

mother of 3 dapper young gentlemen said...

haha! i love that you can tell exactly which ones the boys have come up with. so sweet! yay for aunt katie! i hope i can be such an inspirational aunt to little baby s!