Important lessons our parents teach us without even realizing it

It’s time to lighten our loads, at least for a few minutes. Daylight now lasts well into the evening, at least up here in the northern latitudes.  The hope of spring has become a reality, and greets us every morning with fresh new green landscapes dotted with spring flowers.  And to top it off, my husband has just received a new hip, courtesy of Canada’s universal healthcare system. Time for some smiles, with thanks to Marilyn for sharing these with me.

LESSONS OUR PARENTS TAUGHT US

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.”

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

My father taught me about TIME TRAVEL
“If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!”

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

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.”

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

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

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS
“Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM
“Just you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”

My mother taught me about STAMINA
“You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”

My mother taught me about WEATHER
“This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”

My father taught me about HYPOCRISY
“If I told you once, I’ve told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!”

My father taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE
“I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION
“Stop acting like your father!”

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”

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION
“Just wait until we get home.”

My mother taught me about RECEIVING
“You are going to get it from your father when he gets home!”

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE
“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way.”

My mother taught me ESP
“Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you’re cold?”

My father 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 GENETICS
“You’re just like your father.”

My mother taught me about my ROOTS
“Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?”

My mother taught me WISDOM
“When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”

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

Do any of these sound familiar?! 🙂