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<strong>May</strong> 2012 <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Connector</strong> www.seniorconnector.com Page 15Celebrating Mothers Everywhere1. My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done: “Ifyou’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I justfinished cleaning.”2. My mother taught me religion: “You better pray that willcome out of the carpet.”3. My mother taught me about time travel: “Ifyou don’t straighten up, I’m going to knockyou into the middle of next week!”4. My mother taught me logic: “Because Isaid so, that’s why.”5. My mother taught me more logic: “If youfall out of that swing and break your neck,you’re not going to the store with me.”6. My mother taught me foresight:“Make sure you wear cleanunderwear, in case you’re in anaccident.”7. My mother taught me irony: “Keepcrying and I’ll give you somethingto cry about.”8. My mother taught me about the science ofosmosis: “Shut your mouthand eat your supper.”9. My mother taught me about contortionism: “Will youlook at that dirt on the back of your neck?”10. My mother taught me about stamina: “You’ll sit thereuntil all that spinach is gone.”11. My mother taught me about weather: “This room ofyours looks as if a tornado went through it.”12. My mother taught me about hypocrisy: “If I told youonce, I’ve told you a million times, don’t exaggerate!”13. My mother taught me the circle of life: “I brought youinto this world, and I can take you out.”14. My mother taught me about behaviour modification:“Stop acting like your father!”15. My mother taught me about envy: “There are millionsof less fortunate children in this world who don’t havewonderful parents like you do.”16. My mother taught me about anticipation: “Just waituntil your father gets home.”17. My mother taught me about receiving: “You are going toget it when you get home!”18. My mother taught me medical science: “Ifyou don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going toget stuck that way.”19. My mother taught me ESP: “Putyour sweater on; don’t you think I knowwhen you’re cold?”20. My mother taught me humour: “Whenthat lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t comerunning to me.”21. My mother taught me how to become anadult: “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’llnever grow up.”22. My mother taught me genetics: “You’re just likeyour father.”23. My mother taught me about my roots: “Shutthat door behind you. Do you think you were born in abarn?”24. My mother taught me wisdom: “When you get tobe my age, you’ll understand.”25. My mother taught me about justice: “One dayyou’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!TreatMomon her special day!<strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Connector</strong> Managing Editor (and Mother) Lori Keetchflanked by her sons, Troy and Greg.TheShoresR E T I R E M E N T R E S I D E N C EPRIDE IN SERVICELIMITEDAVAILABILITY!HappyMother’sDaySTRENGTH IN COMMUNITYWELL-BEING THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND SPIRITSubmitted photoMHappy Mother’s DayOffering assisted living services andamenities to seniors in our community.743 Okanagan Avenue, Chase, BCPhone: 250-679-1512HappyMOThER’S DAyHouse Cleaning250-852-3212BradwinsRIVERBEND MANOR760 <strong>May</strong>fair Street, Kamloops, BCrivercityseniors.caTel: 250-376-6536 * Fax: 250-376-6513Show your love • • <strong>May</strong> 13 th , 2012 • • •We welcome you to join our family and inviteyou to discover our EXCEPTIONAL LIFESTYLE!Call us TODAY at250 376 0315870 Westminster AvenueKamloops, BCwww.primetimeliving.caHappy Mother’s DayfromSee you at the <strong>Senior</strong>s ExpoMcArthur Island Centre, Booth 33, June 1st & 2ndwww.themayfair.ca 250-682-4378 info@themayfair.ca