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Moms do know best, right? With Mother’s Day approaching, we asked you to share your best advice from mom. Here are just some of the pearls of wisdom passed down from generation to generation that you’ll never forget.
Men and Marriage
Don’t ever marry a man expecting to change him.
Never marry a man with bad teeth … it’s inherited.
A good marriage doesn’t just happen; you have to work at it.
Love covers a multitude of sins.
Either show a little leg or a little cleavage, but never show both.
Never go to bed mad at your spouse.
Always be nice to your mother-in-law.
Parenthood
The mess will always be there tomorrow, so spend time with your kids.
Don’t be afraid to let your children see you cry.
Mean what you say. If you make a threat to your kids, you’d better follow through, even if it’s not fun.
You don't have to be the perfect mother; you just have to be good enough.
Slow down and embrace it all. Take it all in, every moment. It goes by too quickly.
Get down to your children’s level and think like them while playing with them; it's the best way to have fun.
Leave your kids (and the stories about them) at home.
Just Be a Good Person
If you help someone, don’t expect anything in return, and don’t even make a reference about it.
There is always someone taller than you, smarter than you and faster than you. Be your best you.
Tomorrow is another day. Everything looks so much better after a good night’s sleep.
If you can’t say something nice, think harder.
Do something good for someone else every single day, and don’t tell anyone you did it.
Smile — no one likes a sourpuss.
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Words of Wisdom
Always ask yourself, who’s going to remember this 100 years from now?
There’s always a difference between need and want.
There’s just one word to remember: moderation.
Be safe. Be savvy. Be smart. Be shrewd. Be sure.
This, too, shall pass.
Don’t live in the past; you can’t change it. Focus on the future, and live in the present.
Be on your best behavior when you’re out in public because they (whoever observed bad behavior) may not know which “Devlin” you are, but they will know who your parents are.
Around the House
Don’t take a bath in a thunderstorm.
Go to the bathroom before you leave the house.
