Mothers of Sons ...

A couple of weeks ago my mom sent me this list of 25 rules for mothers of sons, and I just loved it and had to share!  I found the rules highly applicable to daughters, fathers and grandparents too.  I have included a recap, but when you get a few minutes, inspire and rejuvenate your day by reading this poignant post! 

My favorite is # 18 & Pete's favorite is #12.  Enjoy! 

1.  Teach him the words for how he feels.
2.  Be a cheerleader for his life.
3.  Teach him how to do laundry.
4.  Read to him and read with him.
5.  Encourage him to dance.
6.  Make sure he has examples of good men who are powerful because their brains, their determination and their integrity.
7.  Make sure he has examples of women who are beautiful because their brains, their determination and their integrity.
8.  Be an example of a beautiful woman with brains, determination and integrity.
9.  Teach him to have manners.
10.  Give him something to believe in.
11.  Teach him there are times when you need to be gentle.
12.  Let him ruin his clothes.
13.  Learn how to throw a football.
14.  Go outside with him.
15.  Let him lose.
16.  Give him opportunities to help others.
17.  Remind him that practice makes perfect.
18.  Answer him when he asks, "Why?".
19.  Always carry band-aids and wipes on you.
20.  Let his dad teach him how to do things.
21.  Give him something to release his energy.
22.  Build him forts.
23.  Take him to new places.
24.  Kiss him.
25.  Be home base.