For the last week my mom has been living with me. She’s sweet and helpful … but she’s my mom. Seriously, she’s told me not to smack my gum when I chew and what outfits of mine she likes. 🙂
Anyway, I read this and thought it was great!
“We all know there’s a certain behavior unique to mothers. It defiles logic, it’s beyond explanation, it’s a “Mom” thing.
Allow me to give you a little advice.
~~When you’ve been vegetarian for six years and she still doesn’t think you’re getting enough vegetables in your diet, don’t let it chew on you. It’s a “Mom” thing.
~~When, after slamming on the car brakes, she stretched her hand our in front of you to block your thrust (even though you’re safe in your seat-belt), relax. It’s a “Mom” thing, and you’ll never get her to break it.
~~When she still gives you a 10:00 p.m. curfew (which you don’t mind, but your spouse is getting a little annoyed with it), don’t fret. It’s just a “Mom” thing.
~~When she insists on holding your hand while crossing the street, even though you’re needing to hold your kids’ hands while crossing the street, work it out somehow. It’s a “Mom” thing.
~~When she calls you at five o’clock a.m. to say that she doesn’t think you’re getting enough rest, don’t lose any sleep over it. It’s a “Mom” thing.
~~When you’re sick and she makes enough chicken soup to nurse the entire Mayo Clinic, don’t let it get you down. It’s a “Mom” thing.
~~When she still insists on walking you to the school bus (which wouldn’t be so bad if you were not the driver now), go with it. It’s a “Mom” thing.
~~And finally, when she shows your baby picture to everyone she meets, just smile. Sure, it’s a 16″ x 20″ and you’re afraid she’ll throw out her back by hauling it around in that solid oak frame, but it’s a “Mom” thing—and it’s bigger than both of you.”
— From Honey, the Carpet Needs Wedding Again! By Martha Bolton
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1. What is one thing you said you’ve never do as a mom … and now find yourself doing?
2. How would you describe your mom in five words?
3. How would you describe yourself as a mom in five words?
4. Does your mom still carry a baby photo of you in her wallet?
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Hi, Brag about my children too much,
my mom was a disciplinarian, I am a lovable mom and at the time of her passing , she had her grandchildren in her wallet. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
1. What is one thing you said you’ve never do as a mom … and now find yourself doing?
Can’t think of anything specific, but I know there have been times when I heard my mother coming out of my mouth…..
2. How would you describe your mom in five words?
well-liked by others but she and I never really connected emotionally.
3. How would you describe yourself as a mom in five words?
Can I get a do-over?
4. Does your mom still carry a baby photo of you in her wallet?
She’s been dead for years but I don’t remember her having any pictures of me in her wallet. Maybe she did; just can’t remember.
Ginnie
vmstokes(at]verizon[dot}net
1. I said I would never say: when I was a kid… I do that at least once a day.
2. Best friend, sacrificial love, worrywort
3. open, listener, honest, loving, protective
4. I have no idea, her purse is so full that it takes two of us to find her cellphone when it rings, and we never, ever, get to it in time!
1. What is one thing you said you’ve never do as a mom … and now find yourself doing? licking my hand and smoothing down my son’s hair
2. How would you describe your mom in five words? teacher, insecure, caring, creative,and curious
3. How would you describe yourself as a mom in five words? creative, supportive, impatient, listener, messy
4. Does your mom still carry a baby photo of you in her wallet? No…but my Dad does.
1. What is one thing you said you’ve never do as a mom … and now find yourself doing?
Yell at my kids for not cleaning their rooms or making their beds, hee.
2. How would you describe your mom in five words?
Warm, devoted, compassionate, loving, and insecure.
3. How would you describe yourself as a mom in five words?
Hmm…hard question. Playful, loving, impatient, teacher, watchful.
4. Does your mom still carry a baby photo of you in her wallet?
I have no idea, I know she carries pictures of her grandbabies.