Dance through life! Take care of yourself, be kind to others, and oh yeah, have a little treat sometimes! Tips of life!?

.... I'm following my mother's path or at least the tips in the title! They keep her going at her age of 96 1/2.

She has recovered fairly well from a hip replacement recently. We go to the doctors tomorrow for her final follow-up appointment with the surgeon. She's been healing well and though she has to move a bit slower and has a few more limitations, she is doing great.

Here she is watching the video of the Dateline premiere party to see the fun me and the kids had in NYC a couple of weekends ago.

She has gracefully grown old, accepted the challenges as they came in life, and stayed true to herself.

The title of this post sums up the top ways she has lived her life that I think have helped her get to where she is.

• She always gets up and cares about her appearance.
• Always is independent as she can be.
• Likes to dance and laugh when she can!
• Is thoughtful to family and friends with gifts or now that she's older, she sends cards to us!
• And loves a treat (in moderation, of course).

Much contributes to the long life of a person. I'm sure genetics help with my mom's long life too. But I'd like to think that her fashion consciousness, kind spirit, a dance and a treat can do the trick! Or maybe I'm hoping it can do the trick for me! Fingers are crossed I got some of those genes too :)

But, for now, I'll stay happy, be young at heart, and gobble up that piece of pie after I dance around the kitchen!! :)