Yes, you have to...

I chose this title for my blog because it seems to be the most common thing out of my mouth these days. With my two boys being 6 and 10, I am constantly questioned about any and all requests I make of them. It is almost guaranteed that any instruction, no matter how large or small, will instantly bring the words "Do I have to....? to their lips. Sometimes I don't even have to start the conversation. Putting green beans on my oldest's plate will start it everytime!

"Do I have to eat them?"

"Yes, you have to eat the grean beans."

"ALL of them???" (whining, even though I only put three on the plate)

"Yes, you have to eat them all."

And they try to make deals!!! If I eat two more bites of mac n cheese, can I NOT eat the green beans.

Uh, no deal. You still need to eat them! Because I said so....

Every day gives me many opportunities to use "Yes, you have to...." SOOO, I decided it would be a good choice.

Now, I must be a good momma and settle down for a movie that I promised to watch with my kiddos. I told them I would so as much as I'd like to stay on here, "yes, I have to..." :)