All of us were guided by our mother's voice, wisdom and common sense, even if we didn't think so at the time. Whether we remember what she said fondly, or try to forget these phrases, they are still part of us. Ultimately, without even realizing it, we pass them along to our children, who will in most likelihood pass it on to their children.

Here are some that I remember WELL !!!

 Someday your face will freeze like that!

 What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too?

 You're going to put your eye out with that thing!

 How many times do I have to tell you...don't throw things in the house!

 Close the door behind you -- were you born in a barn?

 Don't put that in your mouth, you don't know where it's been.

 Why? Because I said so, that's why?

 Don't use that tone with me!

 Eat those carrots, they're good for your eyes. Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses?

 Did you flush?

 You can be anything you want to, if you just set your mind to it.

 There's enough dirt in those ears to grow potatoes!

 Be good -- but if you can't be good, be careful.

 I don't care what "everyone" is doing, I care what you are doing!

 If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

I hope someday you have children just like you.

 Don't talk with your mouth full!

 Always put on clean underwear in the morning, in case you're in an accident.

 Sit like a lady!

 Don't pick, it'll get infected.

 I'm not just talking to hear myself.

 I'm going to give you until the count of three.

 Put that down! You don't know where it's been!

 Don't cross your eyes or they'll freeze that way.

 If you swallow a watermelon seed, a watermelon will grow out your ears.

 Men perspire, ladies glisten.

 There's enough dirt behind those ears that you could grow potatoes.

 Sit up straight, don't slouch!

 And last but not least, my personal favorite:

A Letter To MY Mother

Moms are very special people. They must be the closest thing to angels here on earth. They have unending patience, the ability to function on no sleep, a ready smile or word of praise, and the energy that can outlast the Energizer Bunny.

Moms seem to always know when a child is hurting. Just as they always know when a child did some daring feat that was not on the list of approved things to do. God must give moms eyes in the back of the head or very accute radar.

Moms can make a festive holiday out of nothing at all. Not with expensive gifts but with the joy found in every season.

The jobs a mom does goes unoticed to often. She is the nurse, teacher, coach, driver, cook, maid, janitor, banker, scheduler, inforcer, judge, lawyer, defender, crying pillow, anger venting wall, and the one you tell your secrets to.

When was the last time you told your mom, Thank You?

THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME
- Submitted by Gregory Osborn ____________________________________

My Mother taught me LOGIC...
"If you fall off that swing and break your neck,
you can't go to the store with me."

My Mother taught me MEDICINE...
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes,
they're going to freeze that way."

My Mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD...
"If you don't pass your spelling test,
you'll never get a good job!"

My Mother taught me ESP...
"Put your sweater on; don't you think that
I know when you're cold?"

My Mother taught me TO MEET A CHALLENGE...
"What were you thinking?
Answer me when I talk to you...Don't talk back to me!"

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

My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.

My mother taught me ABOUT SEX...
"How do you think you got here?"

My mother taught me about GENETICS...
"You are just like your father!"

My mother taught me about my ROOTS...
"Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me about the WISDOM of AGE...
"When you get to be my age, you will understand."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...
"Just wait until your father gets home."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING...
You are going to get it when we get home.

and my all time favorite thing- JUSTICE
"One day you will have kids, and I hope they
turn out just like YOU..then you'll see
what it's like."

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