I don't get them anymore. Now I give them:

"You kids gather up all that wrapping paper and put it in this garbage bag."

"Don't eat all that chocolate today! There's a good supper coming later."

"Driveway needs shovelling. Better do it before the cars coming over later pack it down in two humps that'll make shovelling bad all winter."

"Don't take off in all directions just yet. Take your dirty dishes over to the sink and help clear off this table. Your mom and grandma have been cooking all day. Don't leave it all for them to do!"

"Alright! Let's all have some quiet time now."


Ah memories. Just like I used to hear...