Things My Mother Taught Me

By

Connie Goldin, ©2011, Mom to Madre

• Find someone you’re crazy about and marry him.

• Don’t be a “bean counter.”

• Make kids the center of your family.

• Use your china and silver everyday.

• If a silver serving spoon is lost, look in the garden.

• You are entitled to serve creamed tuna on toast on Sunday night even if the kids hate it.

• Travel as a family.

• Work hard.

• It’s okay to stay up all night reading a great book.

• A good laugh is medicinal.

• Celebrate big and small events in a BIG way.

• Dishes can be done over the week following a party.

• If you need something to be done, do it yourself.

• If a stray cat or dog appears on your doorstep, take it in.

• Sweets are good for you.

• Give of yourself freely.

• The best donations are made anonymously.

• Dance barefoot in the house.

• Wear a perfume that everyone recognizes as “yours.”

• You can never have too many flowers in your house.