Yes, I am a Mean Mom.
I won't let you drive to work when it's snowing outside and the
town we live in forgets to send out the salt trucks.
I will pick you up at 11:30 at night because
the snow that fell earlier is now turning to ice and
the town we live in STILL didn't send out the salt trucks.
I won't let you drive to school when the roads are
still icy and it's only 11 degrees outside.
I will make you ride the bus so I know you'll be safe.
I will make you go to school when you say you're too tired from working.
I will make you do your homework and clean your room and
clean the bathrooms.
Everyone needs to know how to clean a toilet.
Everyone.
I will make you make your bed.
Even if you're just going to get back in it at night.
I will make you eat a good dinner and not have a bowl of popcorn instead.
I will make you go to church when you want to stay home and play on the computer.
I will make you study your math even if you
will never use it again.
One day you'll look back and see that I did all
this because I love you more than my own life
and you'll think maybe I wasn't so mean after all.
Christine says
Boy, you are mean. Join the club. They will thank you someday. Our sons are 30 and 34 and are grateful for all the "no's" they heard growing up.
Warren Baldwin says
And your kids will look back on these your and KNOW that they were loved. Good job.
Sharon says
You're a good mother and you're children are blessed! :0)
Jill says
One day they'll understand. Probably when they're being the "mean" parents!
Carmen C. says
Very well said!!! I was a mean mom too and don't regret a minute of it;) Be careful on those roads and the late night outings!
Debbie says
First of all that is a WONDERFUL picture of the "mean" mom and her kids...How pretty you are! And second of all thank God you are a mean mom and your right, SOME day they'll thank you for it. Mine EVENTUALLY all did, haha...Hope you are enjoying this season...HUGS
At Home With Amy says
Yes Lois you are a "Mean Mom" and the Lord will bless you for being this way. Its funny how our kids look at our love for them as us being mean. Keep up the good work!
Hugs,
AMY
Lianne says
The world needs more mean moms like you, Lois!!
Loretta says
You are the best mean mom I know! Don't worry, they know it too! Hugs
Suzanne :) says
You sure are a "mean mom" and hopefully your kids will never forget how "mean" you are! 😉
Great post Lois!!!