Why Moms Rule

Jules on the slide.

Everyone knows that Moms are awesome. Dads are okay, but Moms are really the best. You might say I am biased because I am a Mom. Even so, Moms do rule, and here are 10 reasons why.

10. She's got that magical bag. Moms' purse is a treasure trove of delights. Oh no, you got a boo-boo? Never fear! Mom has a band-aid in her purse. Hungry? Just a sec, there are some goldfish crackers in here somewhere. Bored? Take these hot wheels, oh, and here's a book. Tantrum time? All is calm once Mom whips out the emergency fruit snacks.

9. Pancakes. Mom makes the best pancakes, and even better, she'll make them for you at the drop of a dime. Just ask.

8. Moms are great storytellers; they even use different voices for each character. And, here's a good trick to remember: If your Mom says, "Okay, guys, only 1 more story, then it's time to go to sleep." Alls you gotta do is say, "I love you, Mom. How about 1 more story? Let's snuggle." And she'll stay until you fall asleep. Works. Every. Time.

7. Her kisses cure the most severe knee scrapes and head bumps.

Kate the Great.

6. She's strong.  

5. Moms are quick to forgive. You can speed up the process with a bear hug. 

4. She's selfless. Mom will give you anything and everything she can. We're talking mega sacrifices here, people (not excluding the biggest sacrifice of hauling you around in utero). Starving Mom's have even been known to give up the last piece of goetta for her little piglets. If that's not love, I don't know what is.

3. That woman is amazingly patient. Of course, it is likely to overhear her muttering her mantra, "I love being a Mom. I love being a Mom." more than a few times a day when things get really hairy. 

2. Moms are great listeners. No matter what you have to say, when you call for your Mother, she is all ears. (She also gives advice...wanted or not.)

1. She gives nothing but unconditional love, and she loves you for you. She will be the only person (or one of a few) who no matter what you do or say will always, always love you. There's nothing too embarrassing or gross you could ever tell her--you've barfed on her, she's cleaned your butt, she knows that you cannot live life without your stuffed possum. You could set a kitty orphanage ablaze and she'd still love you (though she would seek out professional help most immediately; Mom has watched enough Criminal Minds to know that). It's just what Moms do. She is your #1 fan. She even loves you more than Kentucky basketball. She will live her life to make yours

The Bear lining up his cars.

the best it can be and she will love every minute of it.

Go give your Mom a kiss.