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17 Signs You Grew Up With A Latina Mom

So pretty much Sofia Vergara in Modern Family.

Nicolas Pennisi

May 15, 2017

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Latinas are known for their fiery attitudes. Growing up with my mom, I know this too well. I figured that in honor of Mother's Day, I would discuss some of the quirks that make my mom who she is. You know your mom is Latina if...

1. She is as dramatic and passionate as a telenovela.

2. Her favorite words are "clearance," "sale," and "50-percent-off."

3. Sleepovers at friends' houses were a no-no.

4. "You went out with your friends last night, so you can't go out tonight."

3. Limes cure everything.

Mosquito bite? Rub some lime on it. Sore throat? Drink some tea and lime. Got hit by a truck? Claro que sí, limón.

4. She has some weird sayings that don't make sense.

What does a frog's ass have to do with anything?

5. She is her own megaphone system.

"dinNER IS READYYYYY!"

6. If you ever dared to talk back or be disrespectful, she would unleash her wrath.

7. If we're having guests over, the whole house gets a facelift.

8. If she whips out "la correa" you better RUN.

La chancla is just as scary.

9. She loves her Nescafé.

10. The only way she communicates is by yelling.

11. She puts cheese in her hot chocolate.

12. She has high standards for your grades.

"An A-?! Why didn't you get an A?"

13. You know it's a special occasion if she's making empanadas.

14. If she calls you by your full name, shit hit the fan.

15. When she cries/yells/speaks fast/gets excited her accent amplifies.

16. The biggest insult is not eating her food.

17. She's super extra, but she's the best.

I love you, Mom.

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17 Signs You Grew Up With A Latina Mom

So pretty much Sofia Vergara in Modern Family.

1. She is as dramatic and passionate as a telenovela.

2. Her favorite words are "clearance," "sale," and "50-percent-off."

3. Sleepovers at friends' houses were a no-no.

4. "You went out with your friends last night, so you can't go out tonight."

3. Limes cure everything.

4. She has some weird sayings that don't make sense.

5. She is her own megaphone system.

6. If you ever dared to talk back or be disrespectful, she would unleash her wrath.

7. If we're having guests over, the whole house gets a facelift.

8. If she whips out "la correa" you better RUN.

9. She loves her Nescafé.

10. The only way she communicates is by yelling.

11. She puts cheese in her hot chocolate.

12. She has high standards for your grades.

13. You know it's a special occasion if she's making empanadas.

14. If she calls you by your full name, shit hit the fan.

15. When she cries/yells/speaks fast/gets excited her accent amplifies.

16. The biggest insult is not eating her food.

17. She's super extra, but she's the best.

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Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

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