Kai and Ivy were learning about the 10 Commandments last week. And before we really started learning them I thought I’d give them a chance to tell me what they thought the 10 Commandments were. I asked them, “If you had to make 10 rules for the whole world to follow, what would they be?” And, well, they were interesting.
Behold:
1. Don’t worship Satan. (Always a good place to start.)
2. Don’t marry a new lady just stay with the lady you’re with. (My favorite.)
3. Never go into a boat without God. (Okaaaay.)
4. Never ever ever leave a store without your mom.
5. Never ever ever cut (with scissors) without Mommy & Daddy saying so. (Can you tell this has come up before?)
6. Never ever ever go on a vacation when you’re a little girl without Mommy & Daddy. (Unless your grandma wants to take you on vacation with her. Hint, hint Mom.)
7. Never ever leave the table without asking to be excused.
8. Never ever touch a poisonous frog. (A good rule for life.)
9. Never ever EAT a poisonous frog. (An even better rule for life.)
10. Never ever disobey the Bible. (At least they got a catch-all in there at the end.)
So, yeah, not exactly anything we’re going to be carving into stone tablets anytime soon, but I do think they are pretty good rules for everyone to follow. Especially the ones about the poisonous frogs. Because who hasn’t been tempted to hold and/or eat one of those in their life?
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March 9th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Hilarious!! I love it!!
March 9th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Those are GREAT!
I like the scissors one, since we’ve had scissors issues at our house recently! 
Thanks for sharing!
March 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Oh those are too cute!! (and your side comments too!!)
March 9th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Epic! Absolutely Epic!
I am so proud of my little cousins! Sounds like their parents are teaching them some good stuff!
And I completely agree with three. I don’t ever want to go in a boat without God either.
<3 Marissa
March 9th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I’ve been guilty of #8 & #9 a few times. oh well…
March 9th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
#2 is very sweet. What a great list. I love hearing kid’s perspectives on life.
March 9th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Too funny! I love #1 and #2! Great advice if you want a good relationship with God and your spouse! lol
March 9th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Oh man! What should I do with the poisonous frog in the fridge?!
The last one definitely covers everything really important.
March 9th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Your kids CRACK me up! Love this idea. Wonder what my Mags would say if I asked her. Great list. Thanks for sharing.
March 10th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Hillarious! Now I’m curious to know what my son would say. May have to ask him today. Thanks for the idea!
March 10th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Jesus calmed the sea, maybe that is why they want God in a boat? That was great!
March 10th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Love them! Just reminded me of something that the toddler learned in preschool that is totally blog worthy. Off to write a post!
March 10th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
That is too funny!
i do love #2, and also #6 is cute.
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I love their thoughtful responses! You can also tell what’s current on their mind too.
I recently asked my students what they would do if they were president and I have to admit they had some great thoughts!