mother knows best...

remember all those things you HATED hearing your mom (or dad) saying to you growing up- that were constantly repeated or didnt make sense, or maybe did, but you just didnt want to hear or admit it? or when your mom would say, 'some day you'll understand?' or how about,' its for you own good.' here we go:

'dont make that face or itll get stuck like that.'

'bc i said so, thats why'.

'i do it bc i love you.'

'lying will always get you in more trouble than telling the truth....' (heard that one A LOT)

'its not just about you.'

and not just the things they used to say, but the things they used to do, too. things you SWORE youd never do. you know, like make your kids clean their room if they didnt want do. how dare she! or demand respect. ugh! its crazy how much i am like my mom, and i mean it in the best possible way. shes taught me to fight for what i believe in. to stand up for myself. shes taught me to not be so stubborn, and will point out my faults to a t. shes not afraid to correct me when im wrong bc she wants me to be the BEST me i can be.

sure i know all that NOW.

now if i could get my eight year old child to understand that. and shes only eight......man.....