Thank You, Mom, Thank You!

What my daughter says, “Mom!  Stop talking!!!  You are ALWAYS talking!!!!  You need to stop!!!!”

What I hear, “Mom, thank you very much for REMINDING me to pick up the crap I always leave around the house.  I appreciate that you REMIND me that other people live here too.  Also, thanks for REMINDING me that I have to leave at 5:30pm tonight and won’t be home until 10pm.  This REMINDS me that I should probably finish my homework before I leave since I will be really tired when I get home.  I know you SUGGESTED I do my homework on Friday night and in hindsight I can see how nice that would have been so that I could be enjoying this BEAUTIFUL, sunny day instead of doing my homework!  I also APPRECIATE that you REMINDED me that I need to clean the kitchen after I bake because it looks like a bomb has gone off. I like that you REMINDED me that other people need to use the kitchen too.  Mom, I LOVE that you are helping me be a RESPONSIBLE person.  YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!”

Me:  “You are VERY welcome.”