Latinas are known for their fiery attitudes. Growing up with my mom, I know this too well. I figured that in honor of Mother's Day, I would discuss some of the quirks that make my mom who she is. You know your mom is Latina if...

1. She is as dramatic and passionate as a telenovela.

2. Her favorite words are "clearance," "sale," and "50-percent-off."

3. Sleepovers at friends' houses were a no-no.

4. "You went out with your friends last night, so you can't go out tonight."

3. Limes cure everything.

Mosquito bite? Rub some lime on it. Sore throat? Drink some tea and lime. Got hit by a truck? Claro que sí, limón.

4. She has some weird sayings that don't make sense.

What does a frog's ass have to do with anything?

5. She is her own megaphone system.

"dinNER IS READYYYYY!"

6. If you ever dared to talk back or be disrespectful, she would unleash her wrath.

7. If we're having guests over, the whole house gets a facelift.

8. If she whips out "la correa" you better RUN.

La chancla is just as scary.

9. She loves her Nescafé.

10. The only way she communicates is by yelling.

11. She puts cheese in her hot chocolate.

12. She has high standards for your grades.

"An A-?! Why didn't you get an A?"

13. You know it's a special occasion if she's making empanadas.

14. If she calls you by your full name, shit hit the fan.

15. When she cries/yells/speaks fast/gets excited her accent amplifies.

16. The biggest insult is not eating her food.

17. She's super extra, but she's the best.

I love you, Mom.