Moms Always Know Stuff

Thinking back, I’ve been lucky enough to receive plenty of sage advice from respected women in my life. Sometimes, one-liners say it all. Enjoy.

Everything will be okay.

Everything looks darkest before the dawn.

Take two aspirin and things will be better in the morning.

Stop worrying about what the house looks like. They aren’t putting “She had a clean house” on your gravestone.

Never trust anyone, especially after someone does you wrong.

Put on your big girl panties and get over it.

Live and learn.

Don’t take grief from anyone.

Nothing good happens after 11 PM.

Always remember who you are.

Why put off something until tomorrow when you can get it done today?

Always hold your head high and remain true to yourself.

Never stop trying because the possibilities are endless.

Have a good time and spend your money. A shroud has no pockets.

Enjoy yourself.

Suck it up, Buttercup.

Don’t rush through life. You’ll miss the good parts.

You better cool it off before you burn it up.

You heard me the first time.

Let her be the strong-willed girl she is. It’s only going to turn her into a powerful woman one day.

Whatever you do, enjoy yourself.

Take things one day at a time.

Never trust anyone with two first names.

Be a leader, not a follower.

Stupid is as stupid does.

It’s not made of soap.

Like is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.

Want to have a good time? You need a good watch.

Everything happens for a reason.

If you mess up on your diet, enjoy the rest of your day. You can start over tomorrow.

Save a little for a rainy day.

Get ready for church. We’re going to be late.

Do your best and let God do the rest.

No one will ever treat you in a way you don’t allow them to. Create your own standards.

Plan with your brain, but don’t forget to listen to your heart.

Be yourself. Care for yourself. Love yourself. The rest will fall into place.

Hurry up! We’re almost to the short rows.

Learn to dance in the rain.

Remember who you are.

Trouble’s always going to be there. Don’t let it bring you to your knees.

Look up.

(published by Nicole Pelletiere-Fox News — with a few additions by me)