I thought this little quiz was too good to leave to the kids, so I answered the questions for my own mother. Kathy, you need to do this one too—on your blog (or in a comment, I suppose). The rest of y’all—feel free to answer about your mom too.
- What is something Mom always says to you?
“Do you have time to talk?” and “I love you” - What makes Mom happy?
Everything. She’s a happy person. Sometimes too happy. Sometimes I want to slug her. - What makes Mom sad?
When I slug her - How does your mom make you laugh?
Her Gilly stories are pretty funny - What was your mom like as a child?
From the stories I hear, exactly like Kathy was as a child—but-cept Mom danced on the bar. True story. - How old is your mom?
She’ll be 67 in June - How tall is your mom?
I think she’s 5’4” - What is her favorite thing to do?
Defy gravity :) - What does your mom do when you’re not around?
I’m afraid she talks to herself. Seriously, it really concerns me. - If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Having THE most amazing daughters, of course! Honestly, it’ll be for being a sincerely kind person. - What is your mom really good at?
Bein’ nice to people who don’t deserve it, like her mother - What is your mom not very good at?
Remembering that I’m not a morning person - What does your mom do for a job?
She’s a part-time university professor, member of the Oregon Citizen Review Board, semi-retiree, and pooper scooper extraordinaire - What is your mom’s favorite food?
Mom likes pretty much all food
- What makes you proud of your mom?
Certainly not the filthy mouth. I’d have to say it’s following her heart—“defying gravity!” - If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Probably Kanga from Winnie-the-Pooh—sweet and nurturing - What do you and your mom do together?
Watch movies, shop, organize, paint, bead… - How are you and your mom the same?
We both cry over way too much crap - How are you and your mom different?
She’s a morning person - How do you know your mom loves you?
She tells me so. And she buys me stuff. :) - What does your mom like most about your dad?
What did she like? Probably that rarely-seen tender heart he had. There were moments when he was a pretty good guy. - Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?
When she visits Portland, it’s IKEA
What is something Mom always says to you?
ReplyDelete"I'd like you to meet ________. They're the nicest person."(insert the name of whatever plumber, gardener, person on the street...she met that day).
What makes Mom happy?
Being with her daughters. Duh.
What makes Mom sad?
Missing my Dad.
How does your mom make you laugh?
When she's cracking up about something and can't stop.
What was your mom like as a child?
Responsible.
How old is your mom?
72
How tall is your mom?
5'2"
What is her favorite thing to do?
Travel in her motor home.
What does your mom do when you’re not around?
Acts very lady-like.
If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Inventing some amazing new gadget.
What is your mom really good at?
Cooking.
What is your mom not very good at?
Deception.
What does your mom do for a job?
Grandie/Nee Nee.
What is your mom’s favorite food?
Lemon pie.
What makes you proud of your mom?
Her heart.
If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Duchess from Aristocats.
What do you and your mom do together?
Travel.
How are you and your mom the same?
Like alone time.
How are you and your mom different?
I drink more.
How do you know your mom loves you?
She's happier when I'm around.
What does your mom like most about your dad?
She liked that they had history.
Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?
Lucerne, Switzerland.
Think I'll take this opportunity to have equal time!! My response to Jen's questions about me....
ReplyDelete1. What is something Mom always says to you?
“Do you have time to talk?” and “I love you” -- OK, THAT'S TRUE...
2. What makes Mom happy?
Everything. She’s a happy person. Sometimes too happy. Sometimes I want to slug her. -- LUNCHING OUT, WATCHING ROMANTIC COMEDIES, BEING WITH MY GIRLS!
3. What makes Mom sad?
When I slug her -- WHEN I DON'T DUCK IN TIME....
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Her Gilly stories are pretty funny -- I FEEL LIKE THE MOTHER OF A TODDLER AND JUST HAVE TO SHARE ALL THE CUTE/SMART/WONDERFUL THINGS HE DOES
5. What was your mom like as a child?
From the stories I hear, exactly like Kathy was as a child—but-cept Mom danced on the bar. True story. -- YEP--THAT IS TRUE
6. How old is your mom?
She’ll be 67 in June -- NOW THE WHOLE WORLD OF YOUR BLOG KNOWS...I'LL HAVE TO WRITE "STOP LYING ABOUT MY AGE" ON MY "TO DO" LIST
7. How tall is your mom?
I think she’s 5’4” -- ACTUALLY 5'3", BUT WHO'S COUNTING
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Defy gravity :) -- I'M GLAD YOU DID THIS ONE JEN, AND NOT VIC
9. What does your mom do when you’re not around?
I’m afraid she talks to herself. Seriously, it really concerns me. -- TRY IT SOMETIME--IT LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ARGUMENT!
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Having THE most amazing daughters, of course! Honestly, it’ll be for being a sincerely kind person. -- AMAZING DAUGHTERS WORKS FOR ME!
11. What is your mom really good at?
Bein’ nice to people who don’t deserve it, like her mother -- RATHER THAN GO PSYCHO-BABBLE ON YOU, I'LL JUST SAY, "THANK YOU"
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Remembering that I’m not a morning person -- IS THAT WHY YOUR FATHER DIDN'T LAUGH AT MY MORNING ANTICS?
13. What does your mom do for a job?
She’s a part-time university professor, member of the Oregon Citizen Review Board, semi-retiree, and pooper scooper extraordinaire -- AND GILLY WATCHES ME WITH PRIDE; HE'S TRAINED ME WELL....
14. What is your mom’s favorite food?
Mom likes pretty much all foodkanga -- ESPECIALLY ETHNIC!
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Certainly not the filthy mouth. I’d have to say it’s following her heart—“defying gravity!” -- LOOK AT THE "FILTHY MOUTH" AS MY WAY OF ADDING THREE NEW WORDS TO MY VOCABULARY EACH DAY.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Probably Kanga from Winnie-the-Pooh—sweet and nurturing -- NOT THE MOTHER FROM ZITS?
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Watch movies, shop, organize, paint, bead… -- GREAT FUN!
18. How are you and your mom the same?
We both cry over way too much crap -- YEH, CRYING DURING A ROMANTIC COMEDY CAN BE EMBARRASSING
19. How are you and your mom different?
She’s a morning person -- AND NOT NEARLY AS CREATIVE!
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
She tells me so. And she buys me stuff. :)-- YES, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE MY FAVORITE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
What did she like? Probably that rarely-seen tender heart he had. There were moments when he was a pretty good guy. I HAVE REALLY GOOD MEMORIES
22. Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?
When she visits Portland, it’s IKEA -- I LOVE TO GO PLACES WITH MY DAUGHTERS
Mom, look at me being all nice and not deleting your comment of comments! Now answer the questions for YOUR mom... that oughta be good...
ReplyDeleteOK--here goes; Mother Mary discusses her mother....
ReplyDelete1. What is something Mom always says to you?
"Have you heard from Bud {my brother}?"
2. What makes Mom happy?
When she's with my brother.
3. What makes Mom sad?
Mother doesn't get sad--she gets mad.
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
When we talk about the "olden" days.
5. What was your mom like as a child?
I didn't know her then....
6. How old is your mom?
She’ll be 87 in June
7. How tall is your mom?
In or out of her wheelchair?
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Take her motorized wheelchair to the mall
9. What does your mom do when you’re not around?
Watches VERY LOUD TV
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Being the mother of my brother, the jazz musician.
11. What is your mom really good at?
She's friendly to strangers
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Remembering....
13. What does your mom do for a job?
Control the world....
14. What is your mom’s favorite food?
Most anything sweet
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
She is a survivor!
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
She's enough of a character in her own right.
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Watch HG, meet at the mall, have lunch out
18. How are you and your mom the same?
You'll have to ask my daughters
19. How are you and your mom different? I hope the list would take too much room to write here....
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
I'm the only one she gets angry at.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
He was a hard worker
22. Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?
The Senior Center
OK--here goes; Mother Mary discusses her mother....
ReplyDelete1. What is something Mom always says to you?
"Have you heard from Bud {my brother}?"
2. What makes Mom happy?
When she's with my brother.
3. What makes Mom sad?
Mother doesn't get sad--she gets mad.
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
When we talk about the "olden" days.
5. What was your mom like as a child?
I didn't know her then....
6. How old is your mom?
She’ll be 87 in June
7. How tall is your mom?
In or out of her wheelchair?
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Take her motorized wheelchair to the mall
9. What does your mom do when you’re not around?
Watches VERY LOUD TV
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Being the mother of my brother, the jazz musician.
11. What is your mom really good at?
She's friendly to strangers
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Remembering....
13. What does your mom do for a job?
Control the world....
14. What is your mom’s favorite food?
Most anything sweet
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
She is a survivor!
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
She's enough of a character in her own right.
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Watch HG, meet at the mall, have lunch out
18. How are you and your mom the same?
You'll have to ask my daughters
19. How are you and your mom different? I hope the list would take too much room to write here....
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
I'm the only one she gets angry at.
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
He was a hard worker
22. Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?
The Senior Center
Think I'll take this opportunity to have equal time!! My response to Jen's questions about me....
ReplyDelete1. What is something Mom always says to you?
“Do you have time to talk?” and “I love you” -- OK, THAT'S TRUE...
2. What makes Mom happy?
Everything. She’s a happy person. Sometimes too happy. Sometimes I want to slug her. -- LUNCHING OUT, WATCHING ROMANTIC COMEDIES, BEING WITH MY GIRLS!
3. What makes Mom sad?
When I slug her -- WHEN I DON'T DUCK IN TIME....
4. How does your mom make you laugh?
Her Gilly stories are pretty funny -- I FEEL LIKE THE MOTHER OF A TODDLER AND JUST HAVE TO SHARE ALL THE CUTE/SMART/WONDERFUL THINGS HE DOES
5. What was your mom like as a child?
From the stories I hear, exactly like Kathy was as a child—but-cept Mom danced on the bar. True story. -- YEP--THAT IS TRUE
6. How old is your mom?
She’ll be 67 in June -- NOW THE WHOLE WORLD OF YOUR BLOG KNOWS...I'LL HAVE TO WRITE "STOP LYING ABOUT MY AGE" ON MY "TO DO" LIST
7. How tall is your mom?
I think she’s 5’4” -- ACTUALLY 5'3", BUT WHO'S COUNTING
8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Defy gravity :) -- I'M GLAD YOU DID THIS ONE JEN, AND NOT VIC
9. What does your mom do when you’re not around?
I’m afraid she talks to herself. Seriously, it really concerns me. -- TRY IT SOMETIME--IT LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ARGUMENT!
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Having THE most amazing daughters, of course! Honestly, it’ll be for being a sincerely kind person. -- AMAZING DAUGHTERS WORKS FOR ME!
11. What is your mom really good at?
Bein’ nice to people who don’t deserve it, like her mother -- RATHER THAN GO PSYCHO-BABBLE ON YOU, I'LL JUST SAY, "THANK YOU"
12. What is your mom not very good at?
Remembering that I’m not a morning person -- IS THAT WHY YOUR FATHER DIDN'T LAUGH AT MY MORNING ANTICS?
13. What does your mom do for a job?
She’s a part-time university professor, member of the Oregon Citizen Review Board, semi-retiree, and pooper scooper extraordinaire -- AND GILLY WATCHES ME WITH PRIDE; HE'S TRAINED ME WELL....
14. What is your mom’s favorite food?
Mom likes pretty much all foodkanga -- ESPECIALLY ETHNIC!
15. What makes you proud of your mom?
Certainly not the filthy mouth. I’d have to say it’s following her heart—“defying gravity!” -- LOOK AT THE "FILTHY MOUTH" AS MY WAY OF ADDING THREE NEW WORDS TO MY VOCABULARY EACH DAY.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Probably Kanga from Winnie-the-Pooh—sweet and nurturing -- NOT THE MOTHER FROM ZITS?
17. What do you and your mom do together?
Watch movies, shop, organize, paint, bead… -- GREAT FUN!
18. How are you and your mom the same?
We both cry over way too much crap -- YEH, CRYING DURING A ROMANTIC COMEDY CAN BE EMBARRASSING
19. How are you and your mom different?
She’s a morning person -- AND NOT NEARLY AS CREATIVE!
20. How do you know your mom loves you?
She tells me so. And she buys me stuff. :)-- YES, I LOVE YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE MY FAVORITE YOUNGEST DAUGHTER
21. What does your mom like most about your dad?
What did she like? Probably that rarely-seen tender heart he had. There were moments when he was a pretty good guy. I HAVE REALLY GOOD MEMORIES
22. Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?
When she visits Portland, it’s IKEA -- I LOVE TO GO PLACES WITH MY DAUGHTERS