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News from the Principal
May 2008
I've
been thinking back lately on my childhood and remembering all the little random
things that my mom taught me. When
we were growing up, mom always had “pearls of wisdom” to share with us.
She hoped her knowledge would help us through life and she provided some rather
good advice; some of which was nothing more really than common sense now that I
think about it. We all knew better than to run with scissors, but mom
never hesitated to remind us. They were simple things really.
How I do
miss her! My mother’s words – her
“words of wisdom” – those witty little quotes that sunk deep into our minds and
bubble to the surface at decision-making times are true gems that I find myself
repeating! I think maybe these
“pearls” are a way that my mother – and perhaps all mothers – are forever at our
sides!
These
“words of wisdom” still make me smile…
J
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Always change your underwear; you never know
when you'll have an accident.
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Don't make that face or it'll freeze in that
position.
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Be careful or you'll put your eye out.
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No – we can’t afford that… Do you think money
grows on trees?
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Close that door! Were you born in a barn?
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Close that door!
Are we heating (or air-conditioning) the outside?
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This room of yours looks like a tornado went
through it!
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Eat everything on your plate.
There are starving children all over the world who would be glad to
trade places with you!
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Say that again and I’ll wash your mouth out
with soap!
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Don’t go outside with wet hair or you’ll catch
a cold.
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Put your jacket on or you’ll “catch a
pneumonia!”
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If you’re bored, I can always find something
for you to do.
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Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry
about!
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Because I said so… that’s why!
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What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you
do it, too?
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If something is worth doing… it’s worth doing
right.
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When the lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t
come running to me.
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Don't put that in your mouth; you don't know
where it's been!
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If you can't say something nice, don't say
anything at all.
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One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn
out just like you!
Outside
of the obvious love and affection that you shower on your children, what
“pearls” have you shared with them?
Oh please - do keep sharing!! Know
that years after you have gone… when your children are adults - your “gems” will
make them smile when they hear themselves repeating them to
THEIR children!!
Thank
you Mom for still making me smile!
Christine M. Armbrust
Principal
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