10 Things I've Learned from Moms

In honor of Mother's Day, here are 10 wonderful things I've learned from the Moms in my life:

10. Sit on your hands at a cattle auction. -Grandma E.

9. Anything boiled long enough can be made a soup. (Think a dare and a turtle, according to family lore.) -Ma

8. Hurray for coupons! -Ashley P.

7. A college diploma is an even bigger achievement after 10+ years, 2 boys, full-time jobs, and a hubby.-my MIL

6. You can never use too much Velveeta. -Nita

5. Chinese checkers are fun (and they aren't actually played with checkers.) -Grandma E.

4. If you can survive 8 hours once a month with 2 boys hooked to IVs in the hospital, you can survive just about anything. -Jane

3. "What could you use that for?" -Mom

2. "Show them the biggest diamond first!" -Nita

and, my favorite

1. Jesus loves me and He died to save me from my sins. -My mom in the laundry room 25 years ago helping me to understand God's plan for my Salvation.

Happy Mother's Day