the rulebook for my unborn daughter

- because I won't have a fool running around claiming I'm her mother

have a rule idea? e-mail me

inspired by rules for my unborn son

17. Collect things.

Postcards, dolls, stamps. It’s fun to have something to build on, even if it’s a little silly.

Hats are a good place to start.

Hats are a good place to start.

Required Listening: Nancy Sinatra - “These Boots Are Made For Walking”

15. Once you're old enough to buy it, always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge.

You never know when an occasion requiring celebration will sneak up.

Like buying a dog, perhaps?

Like buying a dog, perhaps?

14. You don't really need to own a cell phone.

There is no one on this earth who needs to be able to reach you at all times. Get a landline and an answering machine.