The Lighter Side (Apr 2020)

Mother's Day, May 10: Honoring Mothers
 
The world has turned many times since 1907.  That was the year Anna Jarvis asked her Philadelphia church to hold services in memory of all mothers on the anniversary of her mother's death.
              
To our own mothers, we say "Thank you!" and truly mean it.  Without them, our lives would be difficult indeed. Their skills and their dedication are appreciated and we’ve learned so much from them like:
 
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.”
 
My mother taught me religion.
“You better pray that comes out of the carpet.”
 
My mother taught me irony.
“Keep it up and I’ll give you something to cry about.”
 
My mother taught me about the weather.
“Your room looks like a tornado hit.”
 
My mother taught me about wisdom.
“When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”
 
My mother taught me about justice.
“If you have kids I hope they turn out just like you.”
 
My mother taught me about perseverance.
“You’ll sit there until all your spinach is gone.”
 
My mother taught me about genetics
“Stop acting like your father.”