What my mother taugt me...

Discussion in 'Parenting' started by mynameiskc, Apr 12, 2006.

  1. mynameiskc

    mynameiskc way to go noogs!

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    got this in an email, thought it was cute...lost a few in the copying....

    8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
    "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

    9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
    "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

    10 My mother taught me about STAMINA.
    "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

    11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
    "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

    12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.
    "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

    13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
    "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out"

    14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
    "Stop acting like your father!"

    15. 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."

    16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
    "Just wait until we get home."

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

    18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
    "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

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

    20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
    "When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

    21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
    "If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

    22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
    "You're just like your father."

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

    24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
    "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

    25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE.
    "One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

     
  2. TreeHugger15

    TreeHugger15 Member

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    13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
    "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out"

    I think I'd be a little scared if my mom said that to me, haha.
     
  3. mynameiskc

    mynameiskc way to go noogs!

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    my mom used to say that ALL the time..we were a handful
     
  4. drumminmama

    drumminmama Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    I jokingly used that one (make another one look just like you) on Arlo and he looked at me and said, "no you couldn't. You would not have half my genes available." and gestured to his step papa

    at 14 yet!
     
  5. hippiejessica

    hippiejessica Member

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    My mom tells me the "I brought you in, and I can take you out!" all the time. :p
     

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