Mom, a creator of beauty, sewed me a closet of dresses
Dad, an active person,took us on hikes
Mom made birthday cakes--doll in the middle, and cake her dress
Dad lead the party games–skunk tag and statues
Mom kept our home clean and orderly
Dad taught us to “scrub down” before eating
Mom cooked good healthy meals
Dad played the ukelele and drums and sang to us
Mom planned work projects
Dad made sure there was time to play
Mom volunteered to be an assistant leader so I could be a Brownie Scout
Dad was a Boy Scout leader for many years for my brother
Mom, wanting to “get out and see something new”, planned long Sunday drives
Dad, understanding our need to move, took us exploring
Mom taught me to cook and to sew
Dad to dance and swim
Mom nurtured a close sense of family
Dad encouraged us to enjoy the world
Mom provided order and routine
Dad excitement and variety
Mom took me shopping
Dad to his lab
Mom taught me to prune roses
Dad how to use a microscope
Mom took us to the library and showed a love of reading
Dad read cartoons with all the voices & shared books of poems
Mom taught me how to choose fruits and vegies
Dad to make neat beds with hospital corners
Mom taught me how to care for animals
Dad to drive a stick shift car
Mom shared her love of nature
Dad his love of people
Mom taught me how to care for a home
Dad to sail a small sailboat
Mom helped me decorate my room
Dad helped me with school work
Mom made delicious picnics
Dad lead exciting activities
Mom showed me how to curl hair
Dad how to slide down a steep slope
Mom researched what appliance to buy
Dad worked on his college degree
Mom came to all our events
Dad took movies of things we did & sent letters
Mom shared her love of gardening & crafts
Dad his love of music & sports
Mom made holidays special family moments- tree decorating
Dad sought to include others in our activities- caroling
Both provided financial & emotional security and taught us skills and values
Both loved us, listened to our concerns, and encouraged our talents and interests
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