Last year, on the Friday before Mother’s Day, I wrote about my own Mom from an adult perspective. This year, I thought it would be fun to explore how kids view their mothers.
A group of 2nd-grade children were asked to participate in interviews about their moms. Here are some of the questions they were asked, followed by a few choice answers:
If you could change one thing about your Mom, what would it be?
- She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I’d get rid of that.
- I’d make my Mom smarter. Then she’d know it was my sister who did it and not me.
- I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.
What’s the difference between Moms and Dads?
- Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.
- Dads are taller and stronger, but Moms have all the real power ’cause that’s who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend’s house.
- Moms have magic powers; they make you feel better without medicine.
Who’s the boss at your house?
- Mom doesn’t want to be the boss, but she has to because Dad’s such a goof ball.
- Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.
What did Mom need to know about Dad before she married him?
- His last name.
- She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?
- Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?
Why did your Mom marry your Dad?
- My Dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.
- She got too old to do anything else with him.
- My grandma says that Mom didn’t have her thinking cap on.
For Matchmaker Logistics, it’s a perfect weekend to celebrate both moms and marriage. Our Carrier Sales Rep, Pam Carrier, will be wearing her thinking cap and her wedding veil as she marries her fiance, Chuck. Although he doesn’t know how to make spaghetti, Pam says he does do all of the laundry! Congratulations to Pam on her wedding and Happy Mother’s Days to all of the moms out there. We agree with those 2nd graders–you do indeed have magic powers!
Work your magic this weekend,
~Bob
