What’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?
by Rachel Sarah
Filed under Contests
I put this question to Dr. Leah the other day on the phone: “What’s the best advice that your mom ever gave you?”
After a brief pause, she answered” “My mom always said, “Anyone can be in a relationship if she sets her sights low enough.’ ” (Isn’t that the truth?)
On that note, we’re thrilled to announce our first Mother’s Day Contest at Singlemommyhood!
Via Twitter, women have already started to chime in with their own mothers’ words of wisdom. We’re loving it ALL …Do any of these bits of motherly advice sound familiar to you?
@martinimom: “Have sex before you get married. You don’t really want to find out later that you’re incompatible in bed.”
@Blacktating (who says that she has always been scared to take risks, but her mom is a no-fear kinda gal): “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
@krystlekopacz: “Only have one drink at work functions.”
@krisriggle (who says that she grew up in the 80s, with all of its big, chunky jewelry): “Don’t wear earrings, a necklace and eyeglasses all at once. You’ll look like a Christmas tree.”
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So, here’s the contest:
We’re giving away “Relax for Mother’s Day” kits to FIVE of you, chosen by Random.org, that include:
Super soft luxurious bath robe (pictured above);
Surprise spa accessories perfect for at home pampering ;
Lots of luscious Dove chocolate!
We’re going to announce the winners on Mother’s Day, so you’ve got until midnight on Friday, May 7th to respond.
Are you ready? Let’s hear it: “What’s the best advice that your mom ever gave YOU?”
P.S. If you’re eager to find more single mom bloggers to check out, have a look back at our Mother’s Day love HERE and HERE last year to some very amazing mothers.
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I wish I could remember the wisest advice my mom gave me, but I’m drawing a blank. Instead of advice, I remember these two affirmations.
When she learned I had made all the arrangements at the Board and Care where she lived during her last six months, she gave me a big grin and said, “Well done,” with such respect and gratitude that I felt valued as an adult daughter rather than an adult child.
I felt the same way the last time I saw her. She said, “Thank you for all you’ve done for me. I love you.”
I had my hand on her door and said, “I love you too. I’ll see you at three.” I was coming back for her first appointment with a new physical therapist, which she was resisting, and I thought to myself, “So this is what parenting feels like.” Our role reversal felt complete.
At 12:15 a hospice worker called me at work. When the nurse’s aide brought her lunch tray, she was gone.
I know this is off subject and longer than a Tweet, but I have such respect for this site and all the moms who visit here that I’m sending it anyway.
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