Being home from school, I am reminded of things I miss from my childhood: opening presents on Christmas morning, sleeping in until 11 a.m., and staying in jammies all day. On the flip side, I am also reminded of things I don't miss from my childhood. But there is one thing in particular that I can't help but think, I don't miss this at all.
I am reminded of how investigative my mother is.
She's wonderful, don't get me wrong. She can make anyone smile and she has a fabulous attitude towards life. But my brother and I can both agree that she has one side of her that wants to know absolutely everything about your life.
I think everyone can relate on this one. On one hand, I know I am going to be that investigative mom towards my children as well. We all say we will never end up like that, but it all ends up working out the opposite.
Most of us have investigative mothers (because it is mostly in their nature), so I came up with 11 things an investigative mother always says:
1. "What are you doing?"
Ugh. This question gets me every time.
2. "Who are you texting?"
NO ONE MOM.
3. "Is everything okay?"
Yes. Just because I am not smiling right now, doesn't mean that the world is falling apart before my eyes. I thank you for being so concerned, however.
4. "Can you set up Find My iPhone?"
Mom, I know you don't want to use Find My iPhone "just in case I lose my phone." You don't fool me.
5. *Uses your first, middle, and last name to call you down to ask you what you would like for dinner*
I mean c'mon, this is so misleading.
6. "Who is that?"
Just a friend, mom. Just a friend.
7. "Did you have a good time?"
Yes, everything was great. Even though you have already asked me three times prior to this time.
8. "When did you get home last night?"
Does it even really matter anymore?
9. "Why is the back door unlocked?"
My brother used to get this one way too much.
10. "Why are there mud and footprints on the wall right beneath the window in the basement?"
My brother is used to this one as well.
11. "Have you set up Find My iPhone yet?"
Nope. And I certainly will not, ever.
All in all, mothers are great. They raise us; they put food on the table; they support us. Let's not blame them for their nosiness. Because in fact, it's a little bit of why they are the way they are, and why we love them. We should be thankful to have mothers who care, even though it can be a little much sometimes.
