In all thy sons command...

I've sung this line many times over the years at school, at hockey games etc and apparently I never really knew what it meant.

According to MM, it means that I am to obey his every wish and desire as soon as he voices it, or at least that's what he told me when he demanded his apple juice one day and I refused to jump to it!

Who knew that our national anthem was actually a parenting guidebook? Here are some of MY interpretations: 'with glowing hearts, we see thee rise' must mean to wake him up earlier on school days than on weekends; 'the true north strong and free' means yes it's winter and yes it's cold, go out and play anyways - it builds character; and finally 'we stand on guard for thee' translates to you're absolutely not going to date 'till you're married! (ok so I stole that one from Kim Possible)

Yep, I learn something new everyday...