Mother Taught Me
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 will come out of the carpet."
My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL -
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
My mother taught me LOGIC -
"Because I said so, that's why."
My Mother taught me more LOGIC -
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."
My mother taught me FORESIGHT -
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."
My mother taught me IRONY -
"Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry about."
My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS -
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper!"
My mother taught me about CONTORTIONIST -
"Will you "look" at the dirt on the back of your neck!"
My mother taught me about STAMINA -
"You'll sit there 'till all that spinach is finished."
My mother taught me about WEATHER -
"It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."
My mother taught me how to solve PHYSICS PROBLEMS -
"If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you; would you listen THEN?"
My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY -
"If I've told you once, I've told you a million times - Don't Exaggerate!!!"
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862
Unfortunately, I use some of those same statements or ones very similar with my kids.
Jul 15, 2011 03:12 AM
Keller Williams Realty - Denver Southlands - Centennial, CO
Realtor Centennial Homes For Sale
Been there... said that! What are we thinking when these things come out of our mouth?
Jul 15, 2011 03:15 AM
Wynd Realty & Katz Realty Group - Alpharetta, GA
"REAL Solutions for Real Estate!"
nice! i think that our mothers took the same class. i used to love getting a shoe thrown at me when i bothered her while she was on the phone!
Jul 15, 2011 03:16 AM
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133
Good morning Maurice. I absolutely love these sayings. It is special to remember our parents with a smile. It was definitely a good memory. Thank you.
Jul 15, 2011 03:21 AM
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356
Maurice, to funny
Do I need to get the wooden spoon ? Why are we cooking lol
Enjoy the day
Jul 15, 2011 03:31 AM
Opportunity Mortgage - Bozeman, MT
Bozeman Montana Loan Officer
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida
Moe, we had our first full scholarship with Mom, complete with room and board.
Jul 15, 2011 03:51 AM
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