Monday Morning Mom-A-Thon. Post something about your mom.

[HeiressofBickworth]

32. I envy those of you who have good memories of your mother

If I thought hard, I could probably come up with a few pleasant memories, but since I never had a good relationship with mine, what stands out are the not-so-good memories. Her sisters confirmed to me that my mother's avowed method of raising children was "never compliment them because it makes them complacent." Let that sink in -- never, not one, compliment from your mother. I've tried to do better with my daughter -- compliments, "I-love-you's", approval. I know what it's like to not have those.