Buzz·Posted on Jan 8, 201521 Times Your Mom Was Right About EverythingThe woman knows all.by Krystie Lee YandoliBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink 1. When she told you to put on shin guards before your soccer game. View this photo on Instagram 2. When she recommended you read directions carefully before you jumped in to building something. View this photo on Instagram 3. When she said that someday you'd care about home goods items like bedding and cutlery. View this photo on Instagram 4. When she yelled at you to put on sunscreen before you went to the beach. View this photo on Instagram 5. And when she wanted you to put on aloe vera after you got sunburned. View this photo on Instagram 6. When she encouraged you to brush up on your grammar. View this photo on Instagram 7. When she warned you about going too fast on your skateboard. View this photo on Instagram 8. When she told you to spend more time at home because before you knew it, you'd move out and be on your own. View this photo on Instagram 9. When she articulated how important it is to do all of your chores so they don't pile up. View this photo on Instagram 10. When she didn't want you to drink too much the night before a big family event. View this photo on Instagram 11. When she told you to bundle up before you left the house so you didn't catch a cold. View this photo on Instagram 12. When she advised you stay in on Friday night so you don't get burned out. View this photo on Instagram 13. When she told you not to stress about the little things because after a while, they wouldn't matter anymore. View this photo on Instagram 14. When she told you to learn how to do projects yourself around the house. View this photo on Instagram 15. When she told you to start eating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet. View this photo on Instagram 16. And when she said healthy food doesn't actually taste all that bad. View this photo on Instagram 17. When she kept your childhood keepsakes because she knew one day you'd want to have them. View this photo on Instagram 18. When she made you do all of your laundry before packing to go away on vacation. View this photo on Instagram 19. When she explained how your siblings aren't just your siblings, but should also be your friends too. View this photo on Instagram 20. When she reminded you that you should prioritize making time for the important things in life. View this photo on Instagram 21. And when she insisted you wouldn't understand what she was talking about or appreciate her wisdom until you were older. View this photo on Instagram