It’s Mother’s Day in North America on Sunday. Mother’s Day in England is in March. So, thanks to my darling Canadian husband, I end up having two Mother’s days. I’ll never be a mother, and, though many think I should be upset about that, I’m not. Mother’s Day can be a time when the childfree can feel completely sidelined in more ways than one. Almost an excuse for others to give you that sidelong look and ask… “so when are you going to….?” Fill in the blanks.
But a friend sent me this today and I was so tickled (translation = it made me laugh) I thought I’d share it. Mothers or non-mothers, here’s a reminder that we are all someone’s daughter or son. And we’ll probably be wishing our Mums happy Mother’s Day.
Enjoy!
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.”
2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”
3. 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!”
4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
” Because I said so, that’s why.”
5. 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.”
6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.”
7. My mother taught me IRONY.
“Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about.”
8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
“Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”
9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
“Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”
10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
“You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”
11. My mother taught me about WEATHER .
“This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”
12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
“If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Don’t exaggerate!”
13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
“I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”
14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.
“Stop acting like your father!”
15. 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.”
16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
“Just wait until we get home.”
17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
“You are going to get it when you get home!”
18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that
way.”
19. My mother taught me ESP.
“Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold?”
20. My mother taught me HUMOUR.
“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”
21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”
22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
“You’re just like your father.”
23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
“Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?”
24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
“When you get to be my age, you’ll understand. ”
And my favourite:
25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
“One day you’ll have kids; I hope they turn out just like you.
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my mum had a slightly different one, if you fall down and break your leg, dont come running to me.
I was laughing so hard! (and then I realized that I had used most of these) LOL, thanks for the memories.
I laughed and laughed and then I called my sister and we laughed again.
Hehheh!…. I think it’s hilarious!
That’s brilliant! My favorite is LOGIC “Because I said so, that’s why.”
I don’t celebrate Mother’s Day because my mother and I can’t stand the ground either of us walks on. It’s a long story. . .however, I’ve seen the list you posted before and it is funny.
Thanks Hillari. Your thought reminds me of the fact that it’s just one more way that a day to celebrate motherhood, can leave out those whose mothers made their growing up years less than enjoyable.