If you grew up alongside me, you'll understand this article in its entirety. Some apply to ALL Jewish mothers while some may not. Regardless, enjoy.

1. "Do you have a boyfriend/ girlfriend yet?"

2. [And then the follow-up] "Are they Jewish?"

3. [And if not] "What's taking you so long?"

4. "Come here, you have some shmutz on your face."

5."Come eat something, you're too skinny."

6. [When it is 72 degrees outside] "You better put on a jacket"

7. "I'm shvitzing"

8. [On the phone] "You sound sick, are you eating enough?"

9. "Back in my day..."

10. "Maybe you should lay off the chametz for awhile."

11. "Jewish people don't get tattoos."

awe man...

12. "I don't care who you marry, just raise my grandbabies Jewish."

13. Me: "Ima, I met a guy. He's so sweet, so caring, very handsome. We have class together, he's Jewish"

"Nevermind that, does he want to be a doctor?"

14. "I'll leave you alone once I have a grandchild."

15. "Oy vey!"

16. "Grab a shmata and wipe down the table before dinner."

17. "Your ancestors didn't go through all of our struggles for you to do [insert something your mother doesn't approve of]"

18. "Look at this picture of my dog."

19. "Call me as soon as you get there and as soon as you leave."

20. "I love you."

Okay...that's every mama

You're one in a million and my best friend. Love you Ma.