1. You learned early on that your mother was never wrong.
2. Your mom never let you put your bag on the ground.
3. You were also never allowed to let anyone sweep around or on top of your feet.
4. You heard "sana, sana, colita de rana" every time you got sick.
5. You were never too young for a bit of cafe con leche.
6. Your parents never understood the idea of a sleepover.
7. You knew never to go into that one room in the house reserved for special occasions.
8. Your household didn't really get why someone would be a vegetarian.
9. Your grandma gives you 20 blessings before she lets you get off the phone.
10. But your mother is the most hardworking, loving person you know.
