What Every Mother Should Teach Her Children......

We all know that a Mother is the woman who loves you, nurtures you, tries to teach you right from wrong and, will forever be your cheerleader. She may have disagreed with your decisions and, you with hers but, if you are blessed, you are each others' biggest fan.

Aside from "Share", say "Thank You", abide by the "Ten Commandments", don't do drugs, have unprotected sex or drink/text and drive, there are the eat your veggies and take a bath warnings that any great Mother will give.........

Here are just some other words of wisdom a Mom needs to relay to her children......

1. The money spent for your braces could have been a huge down payment for a new car. A fabulous gift. Wear your retainer, go to the dentist and, by all means, floss.

2. Don't ever go to bed without washing your face or, taking your makeup off. Wear sunscreen. When I was a kid it was called "suntan lotion" and we were the generation who invented "Skin Cancer".

3. Body piercings do grow back.....decide whether or not you want your 90 year old body to sport a wrinkled up version of a Unicorn or whatever tattoo seems right at the time.

4. If you loan a video, book or CD to a friend or acquaintance there is a 50% chance that you will ever get them back.

5. If you are in charge of something such as a gift or funeral arrangement from a group......chances are you won't collect from someone.

6. It would be wise to know something about plumbing, car maintenance and the work of an electrician. Even if there has been and always will be someone who takes care of these things for you, your decisions as who to hire will be much more intelligent if you know a little something.

7. Maintaining good relationships with immediate and extended families not only give you fodder for some great stories but, guarantee that there will be someone to help you when you're down.

8. The ATM is not the pot-of-gold at the end of the rainbow. You or, someone who is rich or really loves you has to fill it.

9. Feel blessed that you have a job or studying for a future. If either is not to your liking keep your displeasure limited to family, friends or, someone who can change it. NEVER let anyone seeking your services know you are unhappy. Trust me, they don't care.

10. No matter how hard you try to change it......You will always have some mannerism, quirk or, say something your Mother said that you swore you never would.

Mother's hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.