Because of my mom, I am of- Thread a needle Sew a button Iron the collar Homemade clothes Patched knees. Because of my mom, I am of- Coloring books Paint by number Latch hook Bracelet beading. Because of my mom, I am of- Coupon clipping Balance the checkbook “To the penny” Pay the bills Dividends. Because of my mom, I am of- No More Tears Lip Smackers Wash your face Moisturize “Don’t forget your neck.” Because of my mom, I am of- The Little Red Caboose “I think I can, I think I can” Marvin K. Mooney Highlights Magazine Scholastic Book Orders. Because of my mom, I am of... Speed Clue Luck vs. Skill “Don’t need to cheat mother” Competition. Because of my mom, I am of- Fruit leather and freezer jam Flour the baking pan Lick the bowl Chuka with fish cake Sukiyaki and Senbei. Because of my mom, I am of- Sack lunch Chocolate milk Fridays Parking lot picnics “Eat your vegetables” Pancake Sundays. Because of my mom, I am of- “That’s not a weed” Repot a plant “Don’t over water” Fresh cut flowers. Because of my mom, I am of- Goofy faces Tongue out Silly giggles Nose bops Worried brow. Because of my mom, I am of- Make a list Take a picture “What’s the plan?” Bionic hip Second first steps “You can do it.” Because of my mom, I am of- Determination Quiet strength Love in action An unwavering tree. ~Daniela Thompson, 5/10/2020
