My take on Advice from Mom.

 Around mother's day, there is a lot of advice floating around.  I wanted to do my own list. Much handed down from my mother.  Some learned the hard way. All? take it or leave it!

1.     Regarding babies? If their tummy is full and their bottom dry, they are ok.

2.     Don’t go to anyone’s house as a guest empty handed.

3.     Say yes whenever you can. Mean it when you say no.

4.     Exercise. Just do it.

5.     Your spouse deserves your respect at all times.  You picked him/her.  Make sure what you say reflects your good choice.

6.     Violence is best left to tv, video games and literature.  Don’t let it poison you.

7.     Sit up straight. You will feel better.

8.     Drink a glass of water for every alcoholic one you consume, or just go with club soda.

9.     Always tell the people you love that you do.  Even if it sounds like routine.

10. No one will love you like your mother and father. You will love no one like your child.  Trust me on this.

11. When you feel like smacking someone you love the most, hug them hardest.

12. Make your bed everyday.   Even if you will be crawling back into it. Even if no one but you sees it. It shows your respect for yourself.

13. Keep journals.  It is a form of meditation. And great perspective.

14. Stretch.

15. Nap.

16. Try new things. You were born with a sense of adventure.  Enjoy it.

17. Family matters. Take care of each other. 

18. Animals learn from how they are treated.  Don't forget that people are animals.

19. Your time is only worth what you value it to be. Everyone has the same 24 hours.

20. Give back.  You’ve been lucky.  Not everyone has.