Lots of questions lately about mom&dad, dating, boyfriends/girlfriends and love. In the spirit of documenting wisdom for future ref:

Soren & Frances,

RE: First Love

• May the playlist** be dope
• May the burgers be Dick’s
• May it involve snow days
• May the kisses be ah-mazing
• May the fights be epic
• May the experience be formative
• May the lessons be valuable
• May the person be trusted
• May they not be cruel
• May it make you better, smarter, stronger, wiser
• May they inspire you to learn
• May you/they know your value
• May you give no more or less than you can live with
• May you get your heart broken
• May they be you first but not your last
• May you save your best for your last
• May you smile when you think of it
• May it make you a mom and dad that understand about first loves

And may I be a cool mom who remembers those days and can help you through heartbreak, prom pics and mixed tapes.

**First Love Playlist:
Waiting for the Day – George Michael
In your Eyes – Peter Gabriel
Behind the Wheel – Depeche Mode
We Belong – Pat Benetar
‘Round and ‘Round – Ratt
Set Adrift on Memory Bliss – P.M. Dawn
No Ordinary Love – Sade
Freedom ’90 – George Michael

Last Love Playlist:
Waiting in Vain – Annie Lennox
Straight Outta Compton – NWA
#1 Crush – Garbage
Strawberry Wine – Deana Carter
Today was a good day – Ice Cube
Daft Punk Is Playing In My House – LCD Soundsystem
One Big Holiday – My Morning Jacket
Hey Ya! – Outkast
Bucky Done Gun – M.I.A.
Freedom ’90 – George Michael