My Mother Taught Me ...

My mother taught me......logic
"If you fall off of 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 are going to freeze that way."

My  mother taught me......to think ahead
"If you don't pass your spelling test, you are never going to get a good job."

My  mother taught me.....ESP
"Put your sweater on, don't you think I know when you are 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 the lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My  mother taught me......how to be 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."