Whatever happened to common courtesy? Let's face it, common courtesy is pretty uncommon these days. Do u hold the door open for people? Do u say "Thank You" when people hold a door open for u? Do u remember to say "Please" and "Thank You" to the sales clerk, the mechanic, or the person at the drive-thru window? Do your co-workers think of u as a courteous person?
I've been really surprised at my 2 yr old these days. He really is something else. Who or where did he learn to be so courteous from, I asked myself. Since he isnt in daycare, the answer was pretty easy. He's been learning it from US, of course. DUH! It's just that I recently noticed that not a day goes by without him saying "Sorry", "Please", "Thank You", "Be Careful, Mami", and that cute "Bless You" (when we sneeze). This is proof of how important it is to show our children (and spouse) the same level of courtesy & respect that you show to the outside world. That's why I make common courtesy a common practice cuz, who knows, you might even set off a chain reaction...
BTW, this weekend was cool (except for the fact that it was my time of the month).
My kids were invited to 2 b-day parties (Spider-Man or Hannah Montana) but I chose to go Hannah Montana. I did the Spider-Man bday last yr anyway, and boy did I made the right choice. My fave part of this party? While all the kids were either on the trampoline or jumping on the moonwalker too busy 2 notice anything, the music was pumped up VERY loud to some very danceable music & a guy jumped out from inside the house (the party was out in the backyard) wearing a blonde Hannah Montana wig & just starts shakin' that thing. (like a girl). Kinda like Shakira & Beyoncé. Angelice's fave part was the hair painting, she got cute red high-lites. Angel's fave part was the chips & candy. Eggie was working so he missed out!
Happy March, everyone!!!
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You know, a lot of my friends' parents are always surprised at how good my manners are. I don't call them by their first name unless they specifically tell me to, I don't take a seat until one is offered, and I always ask to help with something if I'm staying for dinner. Even today I follow these guidelines at the homes of adult friends, though sometimes they tease my formality. Still, I'm really glad my parents taught me those good manners. Great Job Cuz.
many thanx! having manners & actually USING them is on my priority list! can u imagine if people said u were a Rican with bad manners? that'd be embarrasing. we dont want that!!
Hey Aida,
I just wanted to respond to your comment on my blog. Basically, some major stuff went down that doesn't really have anything to do with me, but made me really sad and I can't really go into details about. Some people wanted to know what I thought about it, so posted my thoughts on my blog.
I am doing ok. I'd even say I'm Great.
okee-dokee! just remember, life is like that. we'll always have our upz and downz (whether we like them or not). so, just chill & let them be.
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