10 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2019 WITTY & WISE Turns out older just may be wiser. If you are like me, you’ll find yourself doling out advice using old expressions your parents – or grandparents – would use. Often these expressions didn’t resonate at the time, but now they make perfect sense. Good Life Family is meant for us – parents like myself who are teetering on the edge between ‘having it all’ and ‘dropping the ball.’ Sometimes we just need a bit of old-time wisdom and a little levity to get us through the day. Here are some of my favorites: Up to my eyeballs in alligators Overscheduled and out of time? This one works wonders when you get the request to do just one more thing that you can’t fit into your schedule. Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it Today is jam-packed (see above!). Let’s not concern ourselves with that particular task right now. (Okay, yes, give me 10 minutes…) The straw that broke the camel’s back You are strong and capable, but we all have our limitations. There are just some situations when one more time has to be the last time. You wear your heart on your sleeve This one seems to work quite nicely when feelings are hurt or you are feeling misunderstood, and is best when paired with a cup of hot cocoa. Caught between a rock and a hard place How perfect is this one when literally NEITHER decision will work? This one pairs best with a glass of chardonnay. Two wrongs don’t make a right I say (or think) this pretty much daily. Just because he did that doesn’t mean you get to do that. Do the right thing. Teach and lead by example. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth Hey, someone is giving you something. It might not be exactly what you need, but it’s something more than you had the moment prior. Be grateful. Strike while the iron is hot Time’s a wasting. Do it NOW! Worth your weight in gold How does one compensate someone who is priceless? This saying goes a long way in communicating gratitude in more than dollars and cents. Up the creek without a paddle When I’m having a particularly rough day, the image of this one makes me laugh just enough. Which brings me to… Oy Vey This Yiddish phrase expressing exasperation or dismay is by far my most used line. It works in nearly EVERY situation. And, when said with the correct inflection, it adds just the right touch of levity. Now, put that in your pipe and smoke it. JOIN OUR FAMILY! GoodLifeFamily has opportunities for tenured Advertising Account Executives. For more information, emailTricia@goodlifefamilymag.com. - Sheryl THE GOOD PEOPLE at goodLIFEfamily GOOD LIFE FAMILY 3308 PRESTON ROAD, STE 350 PMB #113 PLANO, TX 75093 goodLIFEfamilymag.com LIVE. LEARN. LAUGH. SAY WHAT? REPEAT. ABOUT US There are two things parents hope to give their children: roots and wings. But it’s often hard to know if the decisions we’re making are the right ones, especially when the world is changing so quickly. GoodLifeFamily is a resource for parents with kids tweens to twenties. Extensive and insightful content addresses the daily joys and struggles of finding a balance between kids and parents while keeping ourselves sane in the process. You’ll meet inspiring women and men who have stared down life’s challenges, survived, and now are willing to share their journey with you. GoodLifeFamilyis committed to making a difference in the lives of our families, friends and communities as the go-to source. We’re living, we’re learning, and most importantly, we’re laughing.We hope you will too. CONTACT US SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE: GoodLifeFamilyMag.com/subscribe ADVERTISE: Advertising@goodlifefamilymag.com SUBMIT STORY IDEAS: Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.com goodPOINT PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon Sheryl@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 214.476.8131 EDITORIAL TEAM TriciaWhite ManagingEditor Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.com Direct: 214.725.1981 Elle Parks FashionEditor Elle@goodlifefamilymag.com COPY EDITORS Audra Glidewell Tracy Graivier Bell WRITERS Lisa Beach Sarah Billman Karyn Brodsky Jennifer Cannatti Kristin Cicciarelli Barbara Glass Jamie Lober Lindsey Pidgeon Deb Silverthorn AliciaWanek CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jennifer Melton Jennifer@goodlifefamilymag.com MARKETING TEAM MichaelTinglin ChiefMarketingOfficer Michael@goodlifefamilymag.com Sarah Billman Marketing&SponsorshipsManager Sarah@goodlifefamilymag.com Bill Brock ITSpecialist/Videography Bill@whiterockfilms.com SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Katherine Ingram Katherine@goodlifefamilymag.com ADVERTISING TEAM Amy Lendl Advertising Manager Advertising@goodlifefamilymag.com SALES TEAM Mendy Lea Mendy@goodlifefamilymag.com Nadia Loudin Nadia@goodlifefamilymag.com