Rules of Engagement

I've never really noticed in the past when my friends have kids. Not to say that I turn a blind eye to it, kids are cool, love kids, in fact I love them so much that I decided to have one of my own. What I mean is that you have friends that get married and a year or two later you see them walking up to softball or wherever with a kid in tote. You remember that they had the kid sometime in the past, but when and how old they are now, along with their name escapes you.

"Oh, I see you brought little...... Timmy??? with you? Oh right!! Casandra! She must be in about what? 3rd grade now?........ Oh....... she's 4...... my bad, guess they don't grow up as fast as one thinks."

Obviously it's lead to some awkward moments for me in the past. These days I tend to be more observent and wow, I have a ton of friends that have either just had a baby or will be in the very near future.

The post is directed towards them - Rhett Benning, Steve Thompson, Travis Opdahl and Jason Horner to name a few.

"For without law, we are left with anarchy."
-Scott Miller
(I'm taking credit for this quote, I Googled it and didn't find any exact matches so it's mine now.)

In the spirit of avoiding anarchy, here are some general rules I think we should all try to follow.

1.) If my kid is the opposite sex of your's, they will not be allowed to date when they are older.

I think we can all agree on this? Not? Some of us knew each other in our formidable years and I think it's in our best interest.

2.) ..............

3.) ..............

Ummmmmm. That should be enough rules. Rhetts already had a boy, I have a feeling at least one of the others may also be having one and if Katies premonition is correct we'll be having a girl. Of course if we have a boy also, then I guess we don't need any rules.

At any rate, if we do have a girl, show this picture to your sons often.