We always knew Irish mothers were magic, and today’s research proved us correct.
In light of this magnificent achievement, and all they have done for us, we decided to compile the top ten invaluable lessons our Irish mammies have taught us.
These aren’t the kind of lessons you can learn in school or from friends, these are lessons that only an Irish mammy can teach her offspring…
1. Our mothers taught us about VANITY:
“Sure who’ll be looking at you anyway?!”
2. They taught us about FORESIGHT:
“Don’t leave the house without clean underwear, you might get run over by a bus!”
3. Our mums taught us about GENEROSITY, we should always bring a pack of biscuits:
“Never go to a house with one arm as long as the other.”
4. They taught us about STAMINA:
“You’ll sit there until you’ve finished everything on your plate.”
5. The Irish mammy teaches their offspring about having CLASS:
“Keep your legs closed and your options open.”
6. They teach us LOGIC:
“Because I said so, that’s why.”
“How do you know you don’t like it if you haven’t tasted it?”
“If you’re too sick to go to school, you’re too sick to go outside.”
And plenty more…
7. Our mothers taught us everything we know about RELIGION:
“You better pray that comes out of the carpet.”
8. They taught us about making it all okay again:
“A cup of tea will solve all.”
9. They taught us that only mammies possess the Dr Doolittle powers we have always dreamt of having:
“A little birdie told me…”
10. Finally, they taught us the impossible is possible:
“Shut your mouth and eat your dinner.”
“Watch your mouth!”
What has your mother taught you…?
