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History of Mother’s Day ◦ Mother's Day began as a spring festival to celebrate "Mother Earth. " ◦ Then, it became a celebration of "Mother Church. " ◦ Finally, it became a day to celebrate all mothers.

More History… ◦ In the 1600 s in England, "Mothering Day" was celebrated. This was a day when wealthy families (who employed many servants) gave their servants a day off to return to their homes to visit their mothers. A special cake (called a "mothering cake") was sent along with the servants.

You know you're a mom when. . . ◦ You stop criticizing the way your mother raised you. ◦ You spend an entire week wearing sweats. ◦ You have time to shave only one leg at a time. ◦ Your feet stick to the kitchen floor, and you don't care. ◦ The closest you get to gourmet cooking is making Rice Krispies bars.

You know you're a mom when. . . ◦ You hope ketchup is a vegetable, since it's the only one your child eats. ◦ You count the sprinkles on each kid's cupcake to make sure they're equal. ◦ You've mastered the art of placing large quantities of pancakes and eggs on a plate without anything touching. ◦ You get up at 5: 30 a. m. , and you have no time to eat, sleep, drink, or go to the bathroom, and yet, you still managed to gain 10 pounds!

A Mother’s Dictionary Alarm clock?

Answer ◦ A device for awakening people who don't have small children.

A Mother’s Dictionary Feedback?

Answer ◦ The inevitable result when your baby doesn't appreciate the strained carrots.

A Mother’s Dictionary Full name?

Answer ◦What you call your child when they’re in trouble.

A Mother’s Dictionary Grandparents?

Answer ◦ The people who think your children are wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising them right.

A Mother’s Dictionary Puddle?

Answer ◦ A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.

A Mother’s Dictionary Sterilize

Answer ◦ What you do to your first baby's pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby's pacifier by blowing on it.

Cleaning your house while your kids are at home is like trying to shovel the driveway during a snowstorm.

“Just a little heart attack” Here is an advertisement that was created for mothers. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=t 7 wm. P WTn. Db. E

No Age Limits for Moms? We recently happened upon an interesting story about a banded Laysan albatross named “Wisdom” (a banded bird is one with an identification number attached to its leg for tracking purposes). Wisdom was banded in 1956 at the approximate age of five. She is not only the oldest banded bird known in the world but also one of the world’s oldest moms.

She and her mate (known as Goo or Mr. Goo) have returned faithfully every year to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, located in the North Pacific Ocean. This year, Wisdom, who is believed to be at least 65 years of age, was found with an egg. After a successful incubation period, the egg hatched and out popped a little chick, named Kūkini (Hawaiian for “messenger”). Belated congratulations to Wisdom and Goo, lifelong mates and proof that parenting is not just for the young but also for the young at heart.

Age Trends ◦ In 1970, the average in the U. S. for first-time mothers was 21. 4 years. ◦ In 2006, that number had increased to 25 years. ◦ In 2013 to 26. ◦ In 2016 to 30. 8 years. ◦ How old were you when you had your first child?

◦ In 2005, in Germany, a 65 -year-old woman, using donated, fertilized eggs, gave birth to quadruplets. She was not a firsttime mother—she had 13 other children ◦ But the oldest mother currently on record is Omkari Panwar of India. Already a mother of two adult daughters, she went through IVF treatment at the age of 70 in order to present her 77 -year-old husband with his long-awaited son and heir. After a difficult pregnancy, Panwar delivered twins (a boy and a girl) a month early, and despite low birth weights of two pounds each, they survived. Can you imagine having a baby in your 50 s or 60 s? Can you think of any benefits to doing so? What would be your biggest concerns?

Ages and Stages Certain stages of a child’s growth can be quite demanding for a parent. Think about the numerous feedings and diaper changes for infants. The constant movement and demands of toddlers. The angst of the teenage years. Providing financial support for college and beyond. Which stages were the most difficult for you when raising your children?

Highest Recorded Number of Children ◦ The highest officially recorded number of children born to one mother is 69, to the first wife of Feodor Vassilyev (1707 -1782) of Shuya, Russia. ◦ Between 1725 and 1765, in a total of 27 pregnancies, she gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets, and four sets of quadruplets. A total of 67 of them survived infancy.

Did You Know? ◦ The odds of a woman delivering twins are 1 -in-33. Her odds of having triplets or other multiple births are approximately 1 -in-539. ◦ August is the most popular month in which to have a baby. ◦ Tuesday is the most popular day of the week on which to have a baby, with an average of more than 12, 000 births taking place on Tuesdays during 2001. ◦ A female oyster over her lifetime may produce over 100 million young. ◦ A mother giraffe often gives birth while standing, so the newborn's first experience outside the womb is a 1. 8 -meter (6 -foot) drop. ◦ Kittens are born both blind and deaf, but the vibration of their mother's purring is a physical signal that the kittens can feel. It acts like a homing device, signaling them to nurse.

Grandparents as Parents ◦ What do you think about the growing trend of grandparents raising grandchildren? ◦ Have you had an active role in the upbringing of your grandchildren?

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