Modeling good behavior is one of the best ways to parent. I've realized some of my hypocritical ways during my daily interactions with the girls. Do what I say, not what I do. There is guilt. I'm making efforts to remedy many of these when I realize it.
I eat a chocolate chip FiberOne Bar for breakfast.
I don't always make my bed.
I don't always flush the toilet (you know, when it's just pee, to save water).
I use more than six squares of toilet paper at a time.
I put my feet up on the coffee table.
I don't always say, "Please."
I don't always say, "Thank you."
I scratch my arms (poor Sarah got eczema on her elbow pits like me).
I eat cookies whenever I want. (This is why I try not to have sweets in the house too often.)
I grab things out of the girl's hands without asking if I really don't want them touching it or I don't want to play keep away.
I often throw my clothes on the floor before bed (cuz, ya know, I might wear them again).
What things do you do?
