For those of you who still have your dear mother to hug, please do so now, do not let a minute go by without letting her know how much she means to you)  For those of us who have lost our guiding star, just sit quietly for a bit today and remember) In the wind today, you will hear some of her wise saying as noted by hondo.... in this thread)

This goes out to all the moms and future moms. Just remember that humor is a way to show we love you,  have a great day!
My Mother Taught Me About...

1. My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...

"Just wait until your father gets home."


2. My Mother taught me about RECEIVING....

"You are going to get it when we get home!"

3. My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE...

"What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you! Don't talk back to me!"

4. My Mother taught me LOGIC...

"If you fall out off that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."


5. My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE...

"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

6. My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD...

"If you don't pass your spelling test, you'll never get a good job."

7. My Mother taught me HUMOR...

"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."


8. My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...

"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

9. My Mother taught me about GENETICS...

"You're just like your father."

10. My Mother taught me about my ROOTS...

"Do you think you were born in a barn?"


11. My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE...

"When you get to be my age, you will understand."

And last but not least...

12. My Mother taught me about JUSTICE...

"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you....Then you'll see what it's like!"

And Im keeping my fingers crossed on number 12!!!! LOL!!!!

13. My mother taught me about MATH (emphasis on counting before I went to Pre-K)

"You didn't do as I said. I'll count to three and you'll find out what happens if I get to three.  ONE... (I clapped my hands in excitement).... TWO.... (clapping harder!).... Aaaannnddd....

14. My mother taught about SPORTS (emphasis on Track & Field)

" Alright. It's THREE ! .....(made me the best sprinter in town)


Happy Mother's day !!!!

Ruud