A Mourning Mom

Life Lessons

Here are a few of the things I have learned so far in life. I did not necessarily learn them in 2011 but now seems as good a time as any to share them.  Do you have any you would like to share? 

This list is not complete and will most likely be ongoing for the rest of my life.  They are in no particular order. . .

1. When asked,  “How you are?”  Most of the time people just want to hear the response, “Fine” and go on with their day. 
2. Hug more.  One of the twins loves to hug and be hugged all the time.  I will actually be hugging him and he will say, “Mama, I need a hug.”  I answer, “I am hugging you right now”.  He responds, “Hug more.”
3. Look for rainbows.  
4. Listen carefully.  The twins wanted gelt, the chocolate coins which are given out at Hanukkah.  However, they kept asking, “Is it time for Hanukkah guilt?”
5. Music makes people happy. 
6. Tutus also make people happy (see above).  And, apparently ties can be the reason for really big smiles.
7. Sleep.  Grief (along with life in general) is exhausting. 
8. Life can be heartbreaking, unfair and unexplainable.  No one ever promised any thing different.
9. Treasure the moments – you are never sure just how many you will have.