If Mexican Moms Wrote Greeting Cards

    "¡Cómo Chingas!"

    1. When she insulted herself while insulting you:

    2. When you injured yourself:

    3. When every electronic went by only one name:

    4. When you were acting real stupid:

    5. When you felt the incessant need to bug your mom during her novela:

    6. When you were forced to greet every family member, even if you had no idea who they were:

    7. When you never knew wanted to find out what came after three:

    8. Or what happened when you got home:

    9. When she made sure your plate was always full:

    10. When she let you know that your freedom is limited:

    11. When you accidentally said you were bored:

    12. When you learned how to calm your attitude real quick:

    13. When she reminded you just how much luckier you are than she ever was:

    14. When she let you know that the consequences for misbehaving outweighed the benefits:

    15. And finally, when she kept you grounded the best way she could: