1.
When she told you to stop playing your Nintendo even though it was a PS2.
2.
When you knew what was coming every time you fucked up.
3.
When she made it known that she doesn't double as your maid.
4.
When she used any religious object in her disposal to keep El Diablo away.
5.
When she gave you her opinion whether or not you asked for it.
6.
When she played 21 questions with you every time you tried to leave the house.
7.
When she made it clear that there IS such a thing as a stupid question.
8.
When she showed you what boredom really meant.
9.
When she forced you to greet family members you've never even met.
10.
And if it wasn't in person, it'd be over the phone.
11.
When she never let you blame others for your mistakes.
12.
When la chancla was her No. 1 weapon of choice.
13.
When you heard music blasting in the morning, you knew what she was up to.
14.
When she redefined what a "mess" really meant.
15.
When you overheard all the latest chisme going on in the family.
16.
When she prepared enough nopales to feed you for the next three months.
17.
When she didn't let you go out as much as you would have liked.
18.
When getting hurt was somehow always your fault.
19.
When bugging her with questions was never an option.
20.
When she warned you that death was just around the corner.
21.
When she didn't care to admit when you were right.
But when it comes down to it, you'll always love your mom no matter what.