How can the world continue without mothers? I’ve always had a nagging question in my mind. Why do we often celebrate Mother’s Day only once a year? And more than often, department stores, shopping malls and retail outlets are the ones reminding us of that important day.
Imagine what the mothers of history’s famous personalities would have said to their world famous children.
COLUMBUS’ MOTHER would have said: “I don’t care what you’ve discovered, you still could have written!”
MONALISA’S MOTHER: “After all that money your father and I spent on braces, that’s the biggest smile you can give us?”
MICHELANGELO’S MOTHER: “Can’t you paint on walls like other children? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff on ceiling?”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S MOTHER: “Again with the stove-pipe hat? Can’t you just wear a baseball cap like the other kids?
NAPOLEON’S MOTHER: “All right, of you aren’t hiding you report card inside your jacket, take your hand out there and show me.”
ALBERT EINSTEIN’S MOTHER: “But it’s your senior picture. Can’t you do something about your hair? Styling gel, mousse, something…?”
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOTHER: “The next time you I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance goodbye!”
JONAH’S MOTHER: “That’s a nice story. Now tell me where you’ve really been for the last forty years.”
THOMAS EDISON’S MOTHER: “Of course I’m proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off and go to bed!”
PAUL REVERE’S MOTHER: “I don’t care where you think you have to go, young man, midnight is past your curfew.”
How about…
ANDRES BONIFACIO’S MOTHER: “Will sharpening your bolo everyday help you improve your grades in school? Do your homework this instant!”
Maybe this is the reason why children do not appreciate their mothers. Not until years later when they become parents themselves.
One enlightened person said:
When I was 4 YEARS OF AGE My Mommy can do anything!
When I was 8 YEARS OF AGE My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
When I was 12 YEARS OF AGE My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything.
When I was 14 YEARS OF AGE Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that either.
When I was 16 YEARS OF AGE Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned.
When I was 18 YEARS OF AGE That old woman? She’s way out of date.
When I was 25 YEARS OF AGE well, she might know a little bit about it.
When I was 35 YEARS OF AGE before we decide, let’s get mom’s opinion.
When I was 45 YEARS OF AGE Wonder what mom would have thought about it?
And now that I’m 65 YEARS OF AGE, wish I could talk it over with Mom…
It really takes a long time to understand how important mothers are, I guess. Listen. You don’t have to wait until Mother’s Day to tell her how much you love her. Pick up the phone right know and do so. The telephone companies have slashed down the process for long distance calls. Use the Internet telephony if you don’t want to spend much, but don’t do it through e=mail. There’s nothing like her being thrilled listening to your voice.
If she’s out of the country, the drive over. Surprise her with flowers and simply say, “Mom, I’m not here to ask for an increase in my allowance… I’m here to say I really appreciate you and love you…”
And who knows? You may be more than 45 years old now and she might still increase your allowance.
An excerpt from the book:
The Early Bird Catches the Worm
But he Second mouse gets the Cheese
By Francis Kong
I have just read the book; the stories made me think, made me laugh and made me love it! :)
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