In honor of Mother’s Day and of my fantastic mom, I want to share a few nuggets of wisdom she has imparted over the years.
Alli, Mom, Madi, and Me
Mom’s Top 5
1. Eat the rainbow
Italian Stir-fry deliciousness made by Mamma
Aiming to eat a variety of colors each meal helps to ensure you get the nutrients your body needs. It also looks prettier (which I think is her real motivation).
Mom is an incredible cook. I know everyone says that, but my mom really is! She is solely responsible for my love of food, creating, and baking with reckless abandon. For that, I am forever grateful.
Check out her Italian Stir-fry here!
2. Always bring an extra pair of undies
Because “you never know…”
3. Don’t be afraid to try something new
Me, Mom, and Madi post-race
Whether it be brussel sprouts, roller derby, or an accent wall, my mom always encouraged my sister’s and me to try new things. You never know – you might like it! (Yes Mom, you get an “I told you so” … I now LOVE veggies.)
Mom leads by example – she ran her first 5K this past Thanksgiving!
4. The Lord never gives you more than you can handle
Dinner in the Oakland Cemetery cooked by Richard Blais
She has certainly been tested! Through pain and loss I could never imagine, my mom has persevered and come out smiling and laughing. I’m so proud of her and all she accomplishes on a daily basis.
5. Patience is a virtue
With 3 daughters, my mom is a virtual saint.
Happy Mother’s Day! ♥
I love you mostest, Tree!!!
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I’m looking forward to giving Mom her gift and enjoying a big brunch!
How are you celebrating your mom today?
Happy Mother’s Day, S2tT’s mom!!! I hope it’s amazing!! You evidently did a terrific job!!
Enjoy your Mother’s Day with your mom!
Lovely post. Moms really know so much! I wish I started listening to mine earlier in life!
Don’t tell my mom… but I do too!
SO TRUE! I cook with color ALL the time. Love it. Thanks Mom! and Laura for such a sweeeeet post.
Awwww! I want to come see you and we can cook together!
Happy Mother’s Day to your momma! I celebrated at my bf’s sisters house then at my sister in law’s sisters house. Finally home to relax 😀
Number 6 is “only eat good cheese” right?
I could have actually used that! Mom introduced me to rosemary goat cheese… I’m forever indebted. 🙂