Complimentary Pass

Allow me to give you this warning.

If you ever come to my house, please have high self-esteem.

In fact, it might be best if you are a bit narcissitic.

Why?

Because in my house, your ego will get put in checked.

It will be more than bruised.

It will be stomped and trampled like a pile of grapes under an hippo's butt.

In my house, you have to take (and find compliments) as you find them.

"You look tall in those boots".

Thank you.

"That outfit is better than the one you had on yesterday."

Muchas gracias.

Don't get me wrong, the younguns are being raised with manners.

They won't be overtly rude to "visitors".

You get a complimentary pass on the snarky comments.

Ah, but wait for that golden moment..

Yes, that golden moment when you become "family".

Then I suggest you guard your family jewels well.

Because the snarky, sneaky ego theives are coming for 'em...

~Ms. Katrina