Thursday, May 11, 2006

Thursday 13 v.10

Thursday Thirteen

Thirteen reasons CARMEN loves her mom

Mother's Day edition :)
  1. My mom makes this dish called chicken goulash. It's really good.
  2. She stood up for me with a few of the awful teachers I had in school.
  3. She encouraged my musical abilities.
  4. She helped me move more times than I can count.
  5. When she visits me, she cleans my house.
  6. She thinks I'm beautiful
  7. We talk on the phone every day.
  8. She loves my dad and I never had to grow up in a broken home.
  9. She cries when Charlie Brown doesn't get a valentine, even though she's watched it 100 times.
  10. She is a retired teacher, but her kids still talk to her when they see her out and about. She was a really good teacher.
  11. She loves my cat, and lets him visit with me, even though she is overly anal about cat hair
  12. She prays for me every day.
  13. She loves me, unconditionally. And I love her right back!

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80 comments:

Lazy Daisy said...

Awww....great minds are in the same track. I also wrote about my mom. You're sounds special too.

Angie said...

Yeah, I think we are all writing about our Moms today. Sweet list...enjoyed.

Anonymous said...

Lot of TT about moms today. Thank you for visiting my T13

Melli said...

I KNEW your mother was a wonderful person! Even before you told me -- I just knew it! And she and I have a few things in common -- most importantly we BOTH think you're beautiful! But also, I'm a substitute teacher! (might be soon retired!) LOL! Carmen, this was a very sweet tribute to your mama, and I know she's going to shed a tear when she reads it! (if she hasn't already...) You're a good girl!

Anonymous said...

Awww, that is another kind of Love, so there seem to be much Love this thursday :-)

Love is always beutiful :-)

Leanne said...

Aww, Happy Mother's Day to your mom!

I think it's adorable when teachers remember their students after a few years have passed. How neat that so many people have such fond memories of her, that would make me so proud!

Becky said...

I also wrote about my mother...wow...Great TT

Anonymous said...

I did mothers day, too. I love it! did you cry?

Kelly said...

You are such a wonderful daughter!
A nice tribute to your mom, I hope she gets the chance to read it.

Great TT List!

MaR said...

Awww, wonderful TT, you are a sweet daughter! now : what instrument(s) do you play? Happy Mother's Day to your mom and happy TT to you!

Anonymous said...

Your mom sounds like she is an extra-special lady. I can see why you love her! :)

My T13 is up if you'd like to drop by.

Anonymous said...

I love reading about all the mom's this week. She sounds awesome.

Happy 13!

Anonymous said...

You got up a lot earlier than me!

This is very sweet. I have something up about my mom from Monday and something coming this weekend.

My 13 are up and running too!

Wystful1 said...

My tribute to my mom, I did on May 9th the anniversary of mothers day in the USA (1914)

Anyway, great great tribute to your mom!! Isn't a mother the best ever?

Love it.

My T T is published

Chana said...

How did I not think of a Mother's Day TT? Shame on me! Great list. I especially think that #11 is important. My mom has really stepped outside of herself by not only tolerating my 2 Danes but loving and caring for them.When Atlas was in his Addisonian crisis and we thought he was going to die, she cried right along with me and told me how much she loved him. It really touched me! Also, thanks for stopping by my blog.

twiga92 said...

That's a great tribute to your mom! Thanks for sharing!

Pe.tra said...

Hey Carmen- You just had

13 lucky comments...

But now I turned that into 14 *sorry*..

Sounds as though you have a wonderful Mother

and you are a wonderful daughter for appreciating

her...

*thanks* again for checking out my TT..

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful tribute to your mom.
I love it that she cries that Charlie doesn't get his Valentine.
Awesome that you are covered in prayer every day (I pray for my son too every day :))
I really should have thought posting 13 reasons why I love my mom...

Anonymous said...

Such a great list!!

Melzie said...

Now I feel guilt over.. BUT! Kiddo loves my hubby like no other, plus he's got his daddy too. So I'm good. LOL! That is a fabulous list-- Happy Mommy's day to her! I love that when my mom comes to visit she makes my favorite foods... yummmm :)

Anonymous said...

what a great tribute to your Mom! She sounds like a very special person :)

ms blue said...

It sounds like you have a wonderful relationship with your mom! I love when my mom cleans my house.

Thanks for dropping by my spot earlier.

Just Nancy said...

She sounds like a wonderful woman. You are truly blessed.

Thanks for commeting on mine!

Strong Enough said...

Awww... What a great list! I bet you had more than 13! ;) Have a great TT!

Cheryl said...

We've had mothers day already, here in the UK - but your mum sounds lovely!

Thanks for dropping by my TT :)

Heather Smith said...

Hey, I did one of mine about mom too! It'll probably be a popular one today!! Have a good one!

Undercover Angel said...

What a sweet tribute to your mom. I hope she gets to read it. My TT is up.

Unknown said...

Great list! Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day!

Thanks for stopping by my TT.

Renee Nefe said...

Sounds like an awesome mom! Happy Mother's day!

fefyfomanna: Thursday 13: Cute Bunnies!

Anonymous said...

Aww! You guys are so sweet to write about your moms. I'm sure you're the best daughter ever. I didn't even think to write a Mother's Day themed TT.

Happy TT!

Trinity13 said...

What a wonderful post about your mom...she sounds wonderful!

I too have a great mom and I consider her one of my closest friends!

Anonymous said...

happy thursday,,, i loved your list, this's a great idea no doubt

Anonymous said...

Lovely list! Happy Mom's day to your momma!

One Scrappy Gal said...

I can relate to the cleaning. My mom does that too. :)

Anonymous said...

Hey that is a great TT!!

Anonymous said...

I remember goulash. I think my Mom put groundbeef in hers. That is sooo sweet about Charlie Brown! You are soo lucky to have such a great Mom!!! :)

Laura said...

everyone is doing mother's day. mother's day has serious competition in my house.
my tt is up.

the lizness said...

that made me want to call my mommy!

thanks for visiting today

Shannon said...

That is awesome! I wish I had the same wonderful things to say and feel about my mom. Not that she isn't great, but you were really lucky to have her as a mom when you were a kid.

Sherri said...

I wish I had the kind of relationship with my mom growing up that you did...but by God's grace I have a bit better relationship now and I do love her...and every day I endeavour to create something better with my own daughter!

...thanks for visitng my TT:)

Andrew said...

Your Mama should be proud of you. Such a good daughter!

AC

P.S. - Thanks for visiting bloggedy blog again.

-R- said...

What a good idea! I am going to make a list like this to send to my mom. =)

guppyman said...

Happy mommy's day!

Amanda said...

I love the Charlie Brown one - so sweet! I love moms. :)

My 13 are up.

Pink Chihuahua Princess said...

I talk to my mom everyday on the phone too. The helping move thing...now that's love! :)

Milwaukee Girl said...

:) I love Moms!

Bar L. said...

You sure have a lot of readers young lady! This was a real nice T13.

Jo said...

A great list for your mom to read!

Sonya said...

Ask mom if we can get the recipe on #1. Great tribute to your mom for mother's day. Thanks for visiting my T13.

-tnchick- said...

What a nice 13. It's always good to reflect on the reason we love someone. :)

Anonymous said...

Aww...I used to talk to my mom every day on the phone, too. That was the hardest thing to get used to after she died. This was a wonderful tribute to your mom!

Emily said...

Will she visit me and clean my house too? LOL

Anonymous said...

Goulash reminds me of the Gabor sisters, I should try it sometime, I hear it's good! =)

Ahh I wish I had done a Mom for my T13, but it's never too late eh?

Renee said...

Great TT and it gave me a couple ideas on how to be even more loved by my own daughter... chicken goulash...good idea!

Joan said...

God bless you AND your mother - she sounds like a treasure! I am blessed with an amazing one too.

My 13 are also posted.

Red said...

Thank you for giving me the chance to sing my Mum's praises. I know I don't do it enough.

Don't forget to buy some flowers for your Mum on Sunday!

Unknown said...

Great idea for TT! Being a mom, and am now at a crossroads with oldest daughter. She plays the violin beautifully, but because her friend doesn't want to play anymore my daughter wants to follow her, I've had to encourage her to keep it up even though she doesn't think she plays good!! Sounds like your Mom did a wonderful job raising you!
Happy TT!

Norma said...

#8 may be the most important thing she did for you.

Thanks for visiting my TT.

Amy said...

What a beautiful list! I talk to my mom every day too and I couldn't imagine her not being around! Thanks for such a sweet list!

amy karp | PHOTOGRAPHY said...

thanks for the visit - I like the tribute to Mom thing :)

Anonymous said...

*sob* *sob* Beautiful list for mom - I hope your mom sees it!

Jen said...

Aw, what a sweet list! Will you mom check in and see this?

Thanks for stopping by my T13!

YellowRose said...

Wonderful tribute to your mother!!

Happy THursday!

Shalee said...

You are one loved woman! And isn't it wonderful to know that you are being brought before our Father daily?

Anonymous said...

Your Mom sounds Fabulous! :) Great TT.

rashbre said...

that chicken goulasch sounds good.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you are lucky to have one another! Happy mothers' day!

Susan said...

That is such a nice list. I am starting to feel guilty because I DIDN'T write about my Mom today!! My TT is up though.

Domestic CEO said...

Good idea to write about your mom in honor of mother's day. Wish I had thought of that - LOL!

I LOVE that your mom cleans your house when she visits. What a great mom!

Anonymous said...

That's beautiful!

Thanks for viviting me =)

Anonymous said...

How lovely your TT this week, dedicated to Mother´s Day! Congratulations :)

May you have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely post. I wrote about motherhood, but not about my mom. I love her... but perhaps shouldn't write about it in a public place.

It sounds like you are blessed with an amazing mother.

Robin said...

What a good mommy.

Margaret said...

How Sweet, your Mom sounds beautiful. Great T13! -Mix

PowersTwinB said...

Your list reminded me to call my mom tonight!...It was lovely to read about your mom! My TT is up, please come and visit!

Red Queen said...

Great list Carmen,and yes Charlie Brown does get to me sometimes. I a excited for you to go to Eygpt. I have been there and cant wait to hear all about your trip. Be Blessed and thanks for stopping by.

Full Contact, Savior-centric Livin said...

Wow! 94 comments! Will you even see mine?

This is too sweet. I really must think through reasons I love my mom.

I popped over, seeming to remember that you're a photographer, to see if you'd like to enter the photo contest at the Dabbling Mum. You can learn about it by checking out my Apr 26 post. Tell all the photographers you know, too! I want some more competition!

No, I'm not on the DM staff. Just spreading the word.

Natalie said...

Your mom sounds great!

angela said...

So sweet...isn't it nice when you see what a great person your mom is? I know people who totally freak out when their moms come to visit, but my mom is like yours...she cleans (but not in a judgemental way) and always makes sure the guest bedroom is ready for the next person...Hope I am as well thought of when my kids are grown...

Anonymous said...

She sounds like a wonderful mom. My mom stood up for me also in the 2nd grade.