Mom, Mother, Mommy, Mumsie ..
My mother died at age 46 of melanoma. I'm older than she ever got a chance to be, but I find myself passing on her bits of wisdom, and crazy little truisms that only mothers can share.
What Mom-isms do you catch yourself imitating?
Mom Speak
Yup, My Mother Said That
Someday your face will freeze like that!
What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too?
Why? Because I said so, that's why!
Don't use that tone with me!
Did you flush?
There's enough dirt behind those ears to grow potatoes.
Don't talk with your mouth full!
Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.
I'm not just talking to myself.
Don't cross your eyes or they'll freeze that way.
I hope someday you have children just like you.
What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too?
Why? Because I said so, that's why!
Don't use that tone with me!
Did you flush?
There's enough dirt behind those ears to grow potatoes.
Don't talk with your mouth full!
Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.
I'm not just talking to myself.
Don't cross your eyes or they'll freeze that way.
I hope someday you have children just like you.
Historically Speaking
In The Beginning
Before Mother's Day, the ancient Greek empire's spring festival was dedicated to Rhea, wife of Cronus and mother of the gods and goddesses.In Rome, Hilaria, a three-day religious celebration, honored Cybele, another mother goddess.
Anna Jarvis is credited with getting the ball rolling centuries later in the U.S. In 1914, Congress passed a Joint Resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. President Woodrow Wilson issued the first proclamation making Mother's Day an official national holiday.
Movies About Dear (and not so dear) Mom
What's your favorite mater related movie?
Mother's Day - Fun anecdotes
Share a fun story about your mother or grandmother. If you can include a photo of her, that would be great!
Outside of the Box
Creative Gift Idea
Sit down. I have some shocking news for you. Are you ready? Are you sitting down? Okay. Your mother had a life before you were born. OMG!If you're at all interested in what that life might have entailed, why not ask? In the alternative, hire someone to put together her biography. Check out my web site at http://www.yourfamilybiography.com
What games did she like to play when she was young? Why not have a game day for Mother's Day? Combine her favorites and yours. Burn a few DVDs of her favorite songs from high school forward for background music.
Happy Mother's Day To My Mom
Wish You Were Here
She had a bright, big smile, and lots of energy. She was always up for everything. You met her once, and you knew her forever. She loved life, and while she was here, she tagged everyone with that light. I'm forever grateful that she was my mom.Thank you for everything.
