Lesson Learned

I have deleted two posts that I had many phone calls and emails about - Leeches or Good Behavior Part 1 and Part 2. I removed them because my grandson made a comment that made me take a second look at the articles. Yes, I said what many wish they could say, but why must it be said at all? Do people no longer know how to behave? Must our friends and family act like jerks? We have worked long and hard for what we have - which we are aware is not much - but it is ours - not mine not hubby's but ours.

If a person does not have enough respect for Hubby and me, then we really don't need them in our life. We can easily fix this problem. Are we so high and mighty on social graces? No, but we deserve a little respect. We have so many wonderful friends and members of our family, we don't need those that cause us heartache or worry and those who refuse to follow the rules of good behavior. AND we don't like troublemakers.

We were raised to respect the property, including the homes, of others. If it is not yours, don't use or abuse it. Leave it like you found it.

Don't be glutinous - we will gladly share, but leave us something to share with others.

Respect the privacy of others.

No one owes you anything - you don't owe us anything, we don't owe you anything.

Do not misrepresent what we say - we will call you on it. Don't play games with us.

If you break it and it can be fixed - do so - if not replace it.

We still stand by this one - don't bring someone to our home when we have advised you we don't like them and don't want them here. We reserve the right to protect anyone visiting our home and if we feel someone else has become a threat to them - the threatening party is not welcome! We want everyone to feel comfortable while visiting.

Don't judge - you haven't walked in our shoes and probably only know part of our story.

Don't condemn - only God has the right.

We do not baby sit adults - if you are physically capable of walking, talking, seeing and hearing, you can take care of yourself.

Don't mess with our coffee pot - it only likes us.

Don't leave wet clothes or towels on the floor. If you are going to use them again, hang them up; if you are not going to use them again leave them on the porch rail - towels on the rail get washed every night.

Don't expect us to work entertaining you, while you play. We do not run a restaurant or hotel and we definitely don't offer room service.

Thank you for being our friend. You are welcome to share our home, but we do have rules. If you don't know what they are - ask - we will gladly tell you.

And the statement my grandson made - boy Nanna, you really let them have it on your blog. Sorry guys, some of you just needed reminding that this is our home, not yours.