Girl, don't snap that gum!
Posted by:
Tricia Goyer on
March 20, 2008 at
4:00PM EST
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
MeMe
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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