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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