(insert photo of me and my mom from when i was little)
☆ life isn't fair. and the sooner you realize that, the better off you'll be. it sucks when things don't work out to your advantage, though sometimes they will. but when things aren't fair, it does no good to sit and whine about it. accept it and move on. you'll save yourself a lot of frustration and energy.
☆ the joy of giving presents. my mom loves to buy and give presents to others. she buys something if it reminds her of someone, or knows a friend would love it, even if it's months in advance. then revels in wrapping and watching the receiver open and be excited about getting a present.
☆ a girl can never have too many bags. she just can't.
☆ jewelry doesn't need to be expensive, but the expensive stuff is nice too. my mom has so much jewelry she has a mini chest of drawers to house it all. most of it is what she calls "disposable jewelry" that doesn't break the bank but looks cute and lasts long enough to get your money's worth. but she also has several really nice pieces that have been handed down or that my dad bought (at her selection) for a special occasion.
☆ how to sew. now, i can't imagine not knowing how.
☆ you can do anything for a year. whenever making big life decisions, my mom always reminds me that if things don't work out, you can always quit/move/find a new (fill in the blank). nothing is going to be smooth sailing all the time. stick it out for at least a year and then reassess the situation.
☆ 20% of the people do 80% of the work.
☆ if your children are happy, you are happy. of course i don't have kids yet, but my mom has always allowed me to do the things i want, and supported my decisions, even if it means moving far away from home and seeing each other less than we'd like.
i went through several years filled with teenage angst and resentment toward my mom, but, when all is said and done, i love her so much.
happy mother's day mom. <3
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