What I Learned from Mom
Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, 5:18 p.m.

Question: What's so good about February 9th?

What I Learned: Moms rule.

Yesterday was my mom�s birthday. Today it snowed. It made me think about how she told me it was snowing on the day I, her firstborn, came into the world. I really appreciate her having me during a snowy day, as I am sure she would rather have hung around at home staying warm and drinking a nice cup of cocoa. Thanks, Mom.

Over the years I have learned a lot from my mom.

She taught me how to:

• Make rainbows with rhinestones and sunlight,
• Separate the laundry the right way � no darks with the lights, thank you,
• Make potato pancakes with a grater instead of out of a box (like I do now - sorry, Mom),
• Make a light show in the living room with just a flashlight and some music.

• Knowing the names of things � birds, trees, flowers,
• Taking time to watch a sunset,
• Talking to your kids and making sure they know how much they are loved,
• A good cup of tea.

• Writing poetry,
• Having a garden (roses a plus),
• A real home-cooked meal (or at least a meal eaten at home),
• A house that�s a home.

• Feed the birds in the winter,
• Sleep in once in awhile,
• Create memories,
• Keep a journal.

• Reading biographies,
• Collecting quotations,
• Being a warm and giving person,
• Remaining positive and remembering to laugh once in awhile.

Of course, there are a thousand things more but I like this list because it shows the spectrum of ways that she has made a difference in my life. I hope I can keep the ball rolling with my own kids and that someday they will have their own list for me � even if they never take the time to write it down. And I hope it�s a good one and it makes them smile just like I�m smiling right now as I think about my mom.

Happy Birthday, Mom.

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