Archive for October 18, 2007
Toddler property laws
A friend of ours gave us the toddler property laws when Imogen and Madeline turned one. After a very full on morning with Ivy and Noah, I was reminded of how true they were.
1. If I like it, it’s mine.
2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine.
3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine.
4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine.
5. If it’s mine, it must not ever appear to be yours in any way.
6. If I’m doing or building something, all of the pieces are mine.
7. If it looks just like mine, it’s mine.
8. If I saw it first, it’s mine.
9. If you’re playing with something and you put it down, it automatically becomes mine.
10.If it’s broken, it’s yours.