OT: Mothers will love this!

  1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .

"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning."

  1. My mother taught me RELIGION.

"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

  1. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.

"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

  1. My mother taught me LOGIC .

"Because I said so, that's why."

  1. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.

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

  1. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.

"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

  1. My mother taught me IRONY

"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

  1. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.

"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

  1. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .

"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

  1. My mother taught me about STAMINA

"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

  1. My mother taught me about WEATHER.

"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

  1. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY .

"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

  1. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.

"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

  1. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .

"Stop acting like your father!"

  1. My mother taught me about ENVY.

"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

  1. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION .

"Just wait until we get home."

  1. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .

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

  1. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.

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

  1. My mother taught me ESP.

"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

  1. My mother taught me HUMOR .

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

  1. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.

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

  1. My mother taught me GENETICS.

"You're just like your father."

  1. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.

"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

  1. My mother taught me WISDOM.

"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

  1. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE

"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

To add to # 25, let me tell you about Max: A few weeks ago, I yelled at Max because he keeps running and jumps on the couch or lazy-boy chair. I keep telling him not to do that please....that's not what furniture is for.. not a jungle-gym.....etc...etc... being nice about saying it and all. Now remember, he will be 6 next month. After telling him over and over and over not to do it, I lost it and started yelling, "How many time do I have to tell you not to do that ?!!?" Without missing a beat, almost with a smart a .. look on his face, he looked at me and said, "5".

I almost lost it, but I caught myself and then thought, he is his father's son.

Happy Mothers Day ... and to Grandma's and Aunts and anyone who is important in the life of a child.

Reply to
Kate G.
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I can so relate to Max and the couch problem. I am so happy to hear that I am not the only one "yelling" at my 6 and 7 year old to stop jumping on the couch. They tend to stand behind the couch and then hop up on the back and fall into the cushions. Only time of year they can't do that is when the couch is up against the window wall. They are smart enough to know that if they try and miss, there is a glass window and a 15 foot fall to the ground outside. So I do give them some credit...but can't seem to give them credit for something we have to keep telling them over and over. Ever ask a kid why they do it and a glass look comes across their face with a reply "I don't know" Better yet, ask why they shouldn't do something and you get the same reply after having just told them why. Someone please tell me it gets better as the kids get older.

Marilyn

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Marilyn

One of my favorite Calvin and Hobbes cartoons is where his mom loses it and yells "What did I just tell you?!?" Calvin answers with a blank look on his face "I don't know. Weren't you listening either?"

For some strange reason, my mother never thought that was as funny as I did. ;-)

Reply to
Kathy Applebaum

We sure miss Calvin and HObbs around here. He still is often quoted and will always be remembered. The books are treasured.

I used to think I was 'special' because mom always told me 'you don't listen'. Dad reminded me not long ago she told EVERYONE that (including and especially him) She was right we mostly weren't listening. That is the way with moms. I always had thought I didn't listen better than the others didn't listen though. Funny the things we miss about moms.

TAria

Kathy Applebaum wrote:

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Taria

OMG!!! I remember hearing every single one of those roflmao

When my friends used to get frustrated with their kids I would joke "Just wait until they have some of their own". I can assure you from non-biased observation - grandchildren are the BEST "revenge" on your kids ( lol ), especially the day your DD realises she has turned into YOU, and she hears YOUR words coming out of HER mouth!!

Happy Mothers' Day to all celebrating today.

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CATS

yep, it gets better When they move into their own flat/apartment/house. my dd was typical teen, why do i need to keep 'my' room as clean as you want me to? when she moved into a house with others she didnt know before in her first yr at uni... one of the roommates said she'd do her dishes, said that four days in a row and dd finally got fed up and started washing them herself so she could cook a meal. roommate comes in from work and says, oh but i said i'd wash those. well duh!!! then dd called and said she was moving out after just 2 weeks. all the rest of those roommates worked. she was the only student and usually working folks are neater than students, not this time. i loved it. considering i'm certainly no where near being a clean freak but that just cracked me up.

going to watch tv in bed where i can rest my weary bones. easy mothers day deliverys this yr but i'm still tired. happy happy mothers day to all. night night, jeanne

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nzlstar*

Kate, I had to laugh about Max jumping on the couch. When they are teenagers the start jumping OVER the couch. Now I am yelling, "Walk around the couch and stop jumping over it!!!"

He never touches the couch when he jump it, just jumps over. Oh, how I wish I could do that!!!! I wouldn't but I wish I could!!! LOL

Marsha in nw, Ohio

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marsha

Thanks for the laugh Kate. I'll have to pass this on to my mom!!!

Reply to
Charlotte Hippen

LOL!! My DH tells me I sound like HIS mom at times!!! My DMIL apologizes every once in awhile when she hears of the boys doing things that sounds like their father as a child. She loves that DH is getting it back, but says she is sorry that I have to deal with it too.

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Charlotte Hippen

I certainly hope so Marilyn!!! My 3 and 6 year old boys are the same way.

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Charlotte Hippen
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Carolyn McCarty

Oh, gosh! I heard the voices of both grandmas, my mother, and even my own voice in that batch! Thanks, Kate!

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Carolyn McCarty

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