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.”

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
“ Just wait until we get home.”

My mother taught me about RECEIVING.
“ You are going to get it when you get home " !

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
“ If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.”

My mother taught me ESP.
“ Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you are cold " ?

My mother taught me HUMOR.
“ When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
“ If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”

My mother taught me GENETICS.
“ You’re just like your father.”

My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
“ Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn " ?

My mother taught me WISDOM.
“ When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”

My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
“ One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you " !





Love Ya, ~Barbara