Advice Based On My Grandchild's Words.

How many times a day do you hear the word "no!"?

I heard it more times than I can count when my kids were very young, and I hear it more times than I can count when my grandkids want attention, mostly when myself, their grandad, and their mum are busy.

It can go on all day and night!

Our grandkids live with us and their mum, and they have a rule.

Boundaries do not exist!

Therefore, I wrote this 'How To' for desperate parents and grandparents alike, courtesy of my grandson!

• I like to cuddle frogs when I sleep. They are my friends. (My grandson's words, not mine!)
• Give me millions of cuddles and kisses all night long, even though you've already done this. I will go to sleep for five minutes, then wake up for more.
• Remember, no means yes, even when you are busy, so say yes when you mean no. However, also keep in mind that either way, I will get my way even if you say no!
• At mealtimes, I will say no to all food, even if I like what you put in front of me. Playing is my food. Eating is boring!
• At bathtime, I believe water belongs on the floor, and you should be soaking wet. Why should I get wet in the bath while you remain dry?
• All of my toys are mine, and my sister's toys are mine until I say she can play with them. Yes, sharing is caring, though my sister will only count as being caring if she gives all of her toys to me. Don't try to convince me otherwise, I will throw them at you.
• I go to bed whenever I want to, and not when you tell me to go. If I don't want to go to bed, I will bang on your door all night long and drive you crazy until you get up. Why should you go to sleep if I am still awake?
• Your idea of clean and tidy is wrong. Clean and tidy to me means that food belongs on the floor, and not in my mouth. Toys should be scattered so that no carpet is showing. If I have made a mess, it means I have tidied up, so please don't tell me off.
• The television is owned by me and my sister. No adults allowed, even if you pay for the television licence.
• I wear my shoes and clothes the right way out, even if you say they are the wrong way out, no points considered.
• I am allowed to cause an apocalypse if you say I can't play out, or if it is raining, even if it isn't your fault.
• If you shout, I can shout too. It's as simple as that!

So there you have it!

These are the tips from an experienced Grandchild who likes to think he can rule his mum and his grandparents.

There is no point in arguing to reason with him. He is right, and you are wrong. No matter what you say or do, you will not change his mind!

Grandkids and kids rule the world!

It's a fact confirmed by our conversation, and witnessed by his Grandad.

Oh!

There is one more golden rule he has made.

The house is his house. It doesn't matter whose name is on the tenancy, or who does the cleaning and cooking. It doesn't matter that his mum lives with us. The house is his house, and that is black and white.

What he says must go, and what we say is not to be listened to!

Take this advice if you want to stay sane.

Don't mess with a child!