The “I’ll Give You Something to Cry About”
The classic threat that usually ends in a hug. My mom told me she’d give me something to cry about. Then she showed me my… Read More »The “I’ll Give You Something to Cry About”
The Tech Support Struggle
When the IT department is just her son on a Sunday afternoon. My mom called because “the internet is broken.” I told her to turn… Read More »The Tech Support Struggle
The Handbag Mystery
A portal to another dimension carried on her shoulder. My mom’s purse contains: a snack, a first-aid kit, three types of lip balm, a spare… Read More »The Handbag Mystery
The Laundry Prophecy
Knowing exactly when the red sock will ruin the whites. My mom can tell a load of laundry is done just by the sound of… Read More »The Laundry Prophecy
The “Ask Your Dad” Loop
The ultimate administrative circle of doom. Mom: “Ask your dad.” Dad: “Ask your mom.” And that, kids, is how your parents avoid making decisions for… Read More »The “Ask Your Dad” Loop
The Look
A visual communication tool more effective than any text message. My mom has a look that can melt steel and make a teenager admit to… Read More »The Look
The Selective Hearing
When your kids only hear the word “cookie” from a mile away. I can yell my kids’ names for twenty minutes and get nothing. But… Read More »The Selective Hearing
The 3 AM Panic
Waking up to a realization that could have waited until breakfast. My mom called me at 3 AM to ask if I remembered to take… Read More »The 3 AM Panic
The Grocery Logic
Math for beginners at the supermarket checkout. My mom: “We have food at home.” The food at home: A single slice of American cheese and… Read More »The Grocery Logic
The Cold Weather Alert
A meteorological prediction based on a mother’s intuition. My mom told me to put on a sweater because SHE was feeling cold. That is the… Read More »The Cold Weather Alert