Mommy Dearest...

My children have taught me many things over the years.

So on this mom's day I'm not going to to into the warm

fuzzy details of moms but rather the ways I believe I was

a very mean mom, and wouldn't change a thing about it.

I decided at the very beginning of my career as a mom

(and yes, that's what a full time mom is folks)

that I would make life interesting difficult for my kids.

I brought a few of those items out of the dusty

closet of my memories and decided to post them

in case anyone wants to know what they are made of.

My children may interpret these differently,

but this is how it went down at our house....

You were not allowed to just do your best,

you had to do your best ever.

If you made it - you learned something

if you didn't - you learned something

What is the plan if you don't make it?

What will you say to the winner?

Are you prepared for what they will

say to you?

I loved it when they lost - it built

better characters for them when they won.

Have you served anyone today?

If not - it's almost dark, you might

want to hurry.

They had to work for every dime they

needed for anything.  Regrets?

(nope)

They know how to be poor

 (aw mom you won't buy that for me?),

and rich (I've almost saved enough for that!),

and happy with both

Financial Maturity - even if you

only have a dime - you know how to

budget it.

Have you laughed today,

if not, I'll find a way to make that happen

if you have laughed, share that with me.

If you've cried, I'm here for that too.

The best way to fail in life,

is to leave God out of it.

(you can try - but trust me on this one)

You will never find yourself alone,

because I've sent some dead relatives

spirit to follow you around and watch over you.

(probably the creepiest thing ever)

There is no reason to ever be alone,

because you've been taught about

Heavenly Father

If you have a dream, and someone

has theirs, don't make theirs yours,

unless you are marrying them,

anyone else - doesn't count,

Then make both of those dreams

happen together.

(double the dreams)

Remember who you are first, and the

heritage of people you come from,

don't let them down,

don't take their name down with you

make your own mark, set it higher,

achieve it and your children will

have something amazing to look up to.

Sacrifice

It keeps you humble

Forgive

It keeps your soul healthy

What someone else thinks

of our family,

is none of our business,

if you are choosing the right,

that makes it God's business,

and he's a better

person than anyone else you'll

ever meet.

I will always tell you the truth,

it might hurt,

but it will be truth.

Then I know you will not lie

to me - or others, and become

that which you know is not you.

After you are finished being mad

at me, I will be the first one there

to ask forgiveness from you

for making your soul sad..

Go and get the Jet ski

(remember every moment

of our times together, on

really awful days,

pull those memories out

and rejoice)

(or better yet - come and

read the quote wall)

You may not have this

and this together,

until you are married.

(a traditional birds and bees)

(no forging of signatures needed)

If someone ticks you off on the

freeway, you were given 10 fingers,

choose wisely which you'll use.

If they are still tailgating you,

you may pull the gun out.

However you kiss your date

goodnight - you will have

to come in and kiss me

the same way....

No one talks down to you.

You need to remember that

they need to earn the right,

and have permission

from you to do that.

(Be cautious who you give that to)

Give others the same respect

and from this you will grow

I am your mom,

always will be, and sometimes

I may need to remind you of that

and that I allow no one

to demean you in anyway.

(JHS hates me)

Because I still can hurt people.

But if you have done something

to deserve it, you will need

to be strong and endure what is

coming your way.

When you love someone - love them

with all your heart and soul,

protect them, honor them,

support them.  And they will do the

same for you.  Unleash your ability

to have joy, and receive joy.

Trust

If you are troubled over something

have the faith to ask in prayer

for comfort, believing in the ability

of someone bigger than all of us

to help you.

Then follow that guidance

See it through both eyes,

the blue one, and the green one.

If you are angry with someone,

think it through, carefully.

Then call the family

Chemist, to blow them up.

When you achieve those dreams

you worked your guts out for,

acknowledge those that helped

you along the way.

If you forget gratitude,

you've not achieved anything.

Show emotions,

laugh, cry, yell,

scream,

but don't let Mandy

sit next to an open window

in the car when she's showing

her emotions.

Celebrate accomplishments

of each other in the family.

Call and let them know how

amazing they are - and how

proud you are to be their

brother or sister.

Teach that to your children,

Your family members

will always be your best

friends, they will not hurt you

or leave you, or let you be sad

alone.  They will be the first to

knock on the door.

Eat cake right out of the pan,

be bold with your fork.

Love the person you are.

You are important, and valuable,

and necessary in our lives,

soon those around you will

catch on to that and they

will love you as I love you.

Keep the cat away

from the coolers.

Recognize all that you've

worked hard for.

When others say "Over Achievers"

as you've heard mockingly,

stand tall...

because you are living your dream

and no one handed it to you.

Sit out in the back yard in a chair

and just let some magic in sometimes.

Let your soul be reminded that

you have a mother that loves

you more than life itself.

Then pick yourself up and

make the best of your life.

Someone ticked me off today.

So I'm standing up for

my mothering skills...

because

I

believed

in

my

kids

and they've

never

disappointed me

ever.

(anyone else want to take me on?)

Happy Freaking Mother's Day