Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I thought I share some fun stuff with you. Ask yourself whether or not you have used even one of these statements – I know and I admit that I sure did. Looking back – it makes it even funnier as the years go by. Enjoy!

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1. 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.” 

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.  
“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 

3. 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!” 

4. My mother taught me LOGIC. 
” Because I said so, that’s why.” 

5. 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.” 

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT. 
“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident.” 

7. My mother taught me IRONY.  
“Keep crying, and I’ll give you something to cry about..” 

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.” “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.” “You are going to get it when you 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 get stuck 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. My mother taught me about JUSTICE  . 
“One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!”

And my favorite:

25. My mother taught me about JUSTICE  . 
“One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!”

I do not have further words of wisdom to add here, but if you do, please send them in!

I am a real sucker for words of wisdom from people that have proven their value by growing older with style and grace – and Maya Angelou is definitely one of them!

And – I don’t send around mass emails! You know the ones that tell you that you need to send the message to at least 10 people to get your wish granted , be happy forever or become rich.

I am making an exception today. Good friend of mine sent me the email this morning  – I read it and loved it! And since this site is all about sharing, not only did I decide to spread the original email message around, I want to share it with all of you. Please read on, ponder those words of wisdom and have a beautiful day!

Don’t break the elastic!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was ‘exciting…’
Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day……like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:
‘I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.’

‘I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’

Please send this to phenomenal women you know today…If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman’s self-esteem…
If you don’t…the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!

Believe me, I didn’t take any chances on MY elastic breaking….I sent it to a lot of special women I care for