School's out for summer! (From Swindon Advertiser)

School's out for summer!

9:20pm Thursday 24th July 2008

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By Mum's The Word »

All six little cherubs broke up from school yesterday. It was quite an emotional day, because my eldest son left primary school and my youngest left preschool. Alfie will start big school in September and Callum will start Secondary. Arrgghh! Where does the time go?

I have started the holiday feeling rather jolly and positive (wait until next week; I will be a nervous gibbering wreck by then!) I am determined that we will all have a fun summer together, despite being low on funds. There are so many things we can do for free. We are really lucky to have both Queens Park and Lawns Woods very close by. Fingers x on the weather! We also have a huge paddling pool and a massive arts and crafts collection, as well as a whole stack of games.

I thought that I would start the holiday as I mean to go on and have laid down a few ground rules. So this is what I have pinned on my hallway wall:

Mum’s Summer Rules for All Cubs and Visiting Play Mates

• Mum wants you to stay safe, so no running in the house.
• Ask before you borrow something that does not belong to you.
• Treat the house and your things with respect.
• If Mum or Dad want to talk to you, stop what you are doing, look and listen.
• Remember your manners to each other and other people. Treat other people how you like to be treated!
• Do not interrupt if Mum or Dad are busy talking or helping another person, wait your turn!
• Remember there are two grown ups in this house that you can ask.
• If Mum or Dad are in the bathroom, leave them alone! And wait, unless it is a REAL emergency.
• Please keep your bedroom tidy.
• When you have finished in the bathroom, flush the toilet, remember to leave it how you want to find it!
• If you have friends around, please ask if it’s ok before taking them upstairs.
• If Mum or Dad says tidy up, do it straight away without arguing.
• Go to bed nicely when you are told without arguments.
• Lastly no really does mean no, don’t argue!
  
  Remember break the rules and you will lose all privileges
  
  Keep to the rules and we will all have a lovely summer together

What do you think? Is it a bit too “Boot Camp” or do you think I am right to lay down the law a little?

Oh and Noel, If you are reading this, you are one lucky man to have a beautiful wife like Dinah, now get off the computer and go spoil her! She needs roses, all diy done and a romantic night out(posh hotel maybe?) :)