I was asked this the other day and after much thought early in the morning and late at night over the last week, here is my List….!
Insane calendarisation skills
That funny right eyebrow hair
The skills to cook but the ability to put smiles on faces from food
The need to be the first on the dance floor at any given occasion - no matter how inappropriate that might be!
The yearning for ‘us all to be together’
That bit of hair which always flicks out no matter how you try and tame it
The knowledge of etiquette in any situation you find yourself in
The versatility to be the woman who can look the part and act the part …. but in equal measure loves getting muddy, getting messy and being outdoors enjoying what the world has given us
Migraines
The know-how and creativity to ‘put on a good do’ and be the hostess with the mostest
The advice to always wear matching underwear in case you end up in an ambulance
The inspiration to be a working Mum
The advice to never go to bed on an argument with your husband…. and to never let him see you on the loo!
To not just look the other way and cross the road but the instinct to always try and help someone in need
To always say ‘hello’ - manners cost nothing and mean everything. You never know it might be the only word that someone says to them all day
The ability to laugh at oneself - we’re not the smartest cookies in the tin but we sure know how to have a good time!
How to dress happy not perfect
The art of the written word, an appreciation of and the importance of a hand written letter
How art and craft is good for the soul
To always have an open door - it shows you have an open heart
Lifelong learning for always
The importance of community - you get what you put in
How to be a Mother. Full Stop.
What did your Mother give you?