"No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up". R wrote - my mom was a great example. She always got up and dressed up and made her bed up, three of her cardinal rules. She also always had breakfast on the table waiting for us when we came out in the morning.
Clara -My mum, (left) did the same - it was the era and they were good rules. When Dad came home at night, even if she hadn't started dinner, she would say, "Quick, put the tablecloth on so Dad thinks that dinner is nearly ready."
A recent article re Mother's Day - 'A girl's primary role model is her mum - especially when it comes to her appearance. What our mothers, consciously or unconsciously, teach us about body and beauty, can stay with us for life.' Girls want to be like their mothers from the moment they step into her high heels while playing dress-up as toddlers. With awareness and self acceptance, "we have the power to create women of substance and silicon." Thanks Mum - I love you.
Love Clara
We alway sat down for dinner at 5:30 sharp! My dad worked for the phone company and most days road his bike to work, so we knew exactly when he would arrive. The table was set with a fresh tablecloth, no placemats or counter to hang around. Mom always served a full course meal along with homemade bread and a delicious dessert. Try getting a family to sit down today together, with no TV or iphones to compete with!
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