My mother personally hates when I point out just how southern she is.
However, when I say it, it's all good. Southern moms are tough, hardworking, loving, and they definitely know what they want. Southern Moms want you to look, be, and have the best of the best. Just like every other mom, but just a little cooler.
So here's a list of just a few things that represent those southern mothers, although, the list could go on forever.
1. You will go to church on Sunday morning, and you better not complain.
Southern mom’s are serious about their church time. If you even so much as huff getting out of bed in the morning you’re in trouble. Just put on your good shoes, fix your hair, and sit in the church pew. It'll be over in an hour or so.
2. How you dress is a representation of your momma.
Is that a wrinkle in your new dress? If you can’t iron it you better hope the dryer gets it out in time or your entire outfit has to change. She can spot stains a mile away so thoroughly inspect that outfit before you leave your room. Save yourself some time.
3. All of the good food.
If you're having an awful day or you're just in the mood for comfort food, look no further than your own kitchen. Southern mommas have recipes for every comfort food you can imagine, and it usually involves bacon, butter, or mashed potatoes. Don’t question it, just cherish them and eat your weight in it.
4. Sayings that take forever to understand and get used to.
Momma says things like “homemade soap dipped in sin,” “bat outta hell,” and “pitchin' a fit.” Once you finally understand half of what she says, you start talking like her and people look at you like you have three heads. I have actually told my cranky roommate that she’d “Get glad in the same britches she got mad in.” Seriously.
5. She knows everything.
You get in trouble for things you haven’t even done yet just because she somehow knows you’ve thought about it. She calls it her intuition, but we're all pretty sure she can read minds!
6. You better not call her anything other than Momma or Mom.
Her name is Mom, and she will be addressed as such. Any other name, and she’ll look you dead in your face and say, “Who’s that? My name is Mom.” She will ignore you until you get it right.
7. Asking for forgiveness is not easier than asking for permission.
Seriously. Not by a long shot. She’s probably going to say yes even if she gives you a crap ton of rules and a curfew beforehand. Just ask her. If you don’t, you’re going to get in a ridiculous amount of trouble solely because you lied.
8. Just smile and be polite. Even if you don't like the person you're talking to.
As you have heard her say a million times, “God don't like ugly” and neither does your Mom, so even if you don't like someone you still need to smile and ask them how their kids are even if you don't actually care.
9. Do not even attempt to disagree with her.
You may have an opinion, and that’s just fine, but your mom has seen more, done more, and knows more so her opinion is probably the right one as far as you should be concerned. Just say, "yes ma’am," and move on with your day. It saves a lot of time.
10. Unconditional love.
You may make your momma want to pull her hair out sometimes, but she loves you more than anything else on the planet and will squeeze you in the tightest mom hug ever until you turn blue.
