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A few days ago I mentioned the sign posted by the basement stairs. Well, we are now experiencing a proliferation of signs all over the house, detailing the many things Elliot is and is not permitted to do. And the areas of the house he is and is not allowed to enter.

The following list includes a few of the more visible (like, taped to the dining room wall) and legible of the signs. I have also included definitions/translations, as the sign-maker is still trying to hone her craft and make letters small enough that her entire message can fit on one sign.

1. NO LETTING MARKERS (underlined for emphasis). Means “no letting Elliot use markers.” 

2. LETTING ELLIOT UPSTAIRS. Means Elliot is permitted upstairs, in Mom and Dad’s room, which is good since he’s been sleeping there the last few nights. Apparently the best way to soothe an ear infection is to curl up on a parent’s chest, then squirm for four hours before finally falling back asleep. 

3. NO LETTING ELLIOT SIENA. Taped to Siena’s door, this one suggests that he is not welcome in Siena’s room. However, her frequent invitations to “come play in Sister’s room, Bud” suggest otherwise. As does the Total Disaster Mess state of her room.  

4. The original NO LETTING ELLIOT still hangs by the back stairs.

Elliot, oblivious to the many restrictions being placed upon him, continues to do exactly as he pleases. Which, come to think of it, is precisely what happens whenever I try to introduce a new rule or attempt to curtail the rampant destruction of my home. Sign-maker, I feel you.