the GREEN MONSTER

So, my daughter is a self proclaimed tree hugger. Yes, at four years old, and NO it doesn't come from me. For example I am told on a regular basis the following rules per my daughter.

1. do not pollute, EVER (not even gum, MOM)
2. do not smoke it kills mother earth and your lungs
3. Do not flush when you pee, only poop (if its yellow let it mellow, if its brown flush it down)
4. When brushing your teeth you do not need to run the water, MOM!
5. Turn off all the lights when not using them, MOM
6. Pick up all the trash (not just ours) at the beach

Gee, i think that's pretty much it, but I am sure I am missing something. Oh yeah, duh Recycle!

I actually love the idea that at her age she is very aware of her environment, immediate and global. However, when we are in public and she is yelling at the lady outside the store for smoking, I have to politely remind her that some people just do not care as much as she does, and although I think what she is doing is wonderful, some might find it a bit intrusive.

So, we are working on a fine medium so we are all happy and living peacefully together (cue in some 60's hippies music).....