Mother's Day is almost here.
I thought it would be fun to remember some of the things our mothers and grandmothers used to say.
Things we now find ourselves saying. I wish I could add the voices, the faces, the places. I leave that to you.
- Just because everybody's doing it doesn't make it right.
- How do you know you don't like it, you haven't tried it.
- You'll thank me for this one day.
- This isn't a hotel you know.
- Just wait 'til you have children of your own.
- Were you born in a barn?
- You'd talk the hind legs off a donkey.
- Because I'm your mother-that's why!
- Money doesn't grow on trees.
- Mind your manners. Don't talk with your mouth full.
- To our constant "I wish" - the response: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
- Idle hands are the devil's work tools.
- Here -put yourself to good use.
The list is a long one. Add your favorites, and share.
And so ... To mothers everywhere ... Thanks for the memories. They live on.
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