When mothers talk about the ...

When mothers talk about the depression of the empty nest, they\'re not mourning the passing of all those wet towels on the floor, or the music that numbs your teeth, or even the bottle of capless shampoo dribbling down the shower drain. They\'re upset because they\'ve gone from supervisor of a child\'s life to a spectator. It\'s like being the vice president of the United States.
When mothers talk about the depression of the empty nest, they're not mourning the passing of all those wet towels on the floor, or the music that numbs your teeth, or even the bottle of capless shampoo dribbling down the shower drain. They're upset because they've gone from supervisor of a child's life to a spectator. It's like being the vice president of the United States.
 Erma Bombeck

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If a man watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead.
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It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.
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When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway.
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My mother won't admit it, but I've always been a disappointment to her. Deep down inside, she'll never forgive herself for giving birth to a daughter who refuses to launder aluminium foil and use it over again.
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