Don't:

*spin your 4-year-old around (three seperate times) just after breakfast - ew!

*leave your candy bar - your favorite - on the bar in sight of ankle biters - it won't be there when you go looking for it! (darn it!)

*tell a secret to a family member and expect it to stay secret. 'nuff said.

*say "if you feel like it" when asking your spouse to do something for you because inevitably, he won't! (second - learn to make your own coffee soon - the instant is crap!)

*expect other drivers in smaller cars to see you ever though you are going 60MPH and have the right of way and they are crossing in front of other cars to get in the very spot you are headed while they go 20MPH - need I say more? (No dents, dings or otherwise damaged property, but three very freaked out boys and one pissed off, horn blaring momma!)

Do:

*Hug you children every morning even if the blush and squirm away - they really need/crave the attention - trust me on this!

*keep a supply of Band-aids in every nook and cranny of your home - you never know when the 7-year-old will spout a gusher and demand you fix it asap and scream until you do - it was just a tiny paper cut - sheesh!

*keep a never-ending supply of Kleenex on hand at all times or your youngest will wipe his nose on the person standing closest to him in line whether you know him or not! (I really am sorry sir!)

*watch where you step when your children own 40-bazillion Legos. Yeowch!

*reply promptly to your friends' e-mails or they will think you're mad at them - I've been slacking this week I am sorry - you know who you are!