Word to my Mom
On this, Mom's 48th Mother's Day, no more macaroni necklaces or scrawled construction paper cards. Lots of flowers and a nice dinner, and this, a bow to everything Mom's taught me. Yes, you are right most of the time, and see, I have been listening, and learning. And thank you.
Here's Mom and Dad on their wedding day, Dec. 3, 1960. They forgot to confirm with the priest so they got a surly stand-in instead. But the bride was radiant and the festivities grand.
Mom on marriage:
1. Work to be an equal partner in everything, from housework to the finances.
2. Trust your husband but trust your instincts too.
3. Don't be a doormat.
4. If all else fails, laugh.
Here's Mom and Dad on their wedding day, Dec. 3, 1960. They forgot to confirm with the priest so they got a surly stand-in instead. But the bride was radiant and the festivities grand.Mom on marriage:
1. Work to be an equal partner in everything, from housework to the finances.
2. Trust your husband but trust your instincts too.
3. Don't be a doormat.
4. If all else fails, laugh.
By 1971, the family was complete. Mom didn't have it easy with six daughters, but she really seemed to enjoy us and her career as a doctor. We always had new dresses for Christmas and Dad spoiled us well. Mom refused to let us learn to ride a bike because it would ruin our legs and knees, as if we were all in line to be beauty queens. She had time for all of us and never showed any signs of favoritism.
On raising kids:
On raising kids:
1. If kids are hungry, feed them, even if what they're asking for is ice cream.
2. Teach them to be proud of their family and their heritage. Walk tall.
3. Be involved in their lives, but don't meddle. Let them come to you.
4. Keep them busy.
On taking care of yourself:
1.. The beauty salon is a haven. Use it.
2. Keeping up your appearance is an act of charity. Wear lipstick!
3. Your kids will confound you, disappoint you, make you mad and sad, but they're your's. Be grateful.
2. Teach them to be proud of their family and their heritage. Walk tall.
3. Be involved in their lives, but don't meddle. Let them come to you.
4. Keep them busy.
On taking care of yourself:1.. The beauty salon is a haven. Use it.
2. Keeping up your appearance is an act of charity. Wear lipstick!
3. Your kids will confound you, disappoint you, make you mad and sad, but they're your's. Be grateful.
Thanks, Mom.
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