The ABC's of Grown Old

Dedicated to our Moms who first taught us the Alphabet and then these life-lesson ABC's.
How many of these TV Moms can you recognize??


Lucille Ball "I Love Lucy" 1951-57
Accept your body as is.
Bold is beautiful.
Cherish your health.

Jayne Wyatt "Father Knows Best" 1954-60
Don't worry about wrinkles; they're just antique smiles.
Enjoy the simple things in life.
Find an age you like and stick with it!


Donna Reed "The Donna Reed Show" 1958-66
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
How old you are is your own business!
Its easier to get older than it is to get wiser.


Barbara Billingsly "Leave It To Beaver" 1957-63
Just remember...what was I saying?
Keep the faith.
Lie about your age.


Yvonne DeCarlo "The Munsters" 1964-66
Mend fences.
No one said getting older is easy!
Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.


Florence Henderson "The Brady Bunch" 1969-74
Pick your friends wisely.
Quit whining.
Remember the good ol' days.


Carolyn Jones "The Addams Family" 1964-66
Surround yourself with what you love.
Tell the people you love that you love them at every opportunity.

Marian Ross "Happy Days" 1974-84
Until you make peace with who you are,
you'll never be content with what you have.
Volunteer...everyday.


Elizabeth Montgomery "Bewitched" 1964-72
When you say I'm sorry, look the person in the eye.
Xpect happiness in life.


Reba McEntire "Reba" 2001-07
Young at heart (slightly older in other places).
Zzzzzzz...take plenty of cat naps

Happy Birthday and Mother's Day, Mom!!!