Mommiles, are define as “sermons, especially intended to edify a child on everything that matters.” How many of these were said to you?

My mother taught me individuality. “I don’t care how many of your friends are getting their tattoos, you’re not!”

My mother taught me patience. “We’ll leave when I say we’ll leave.”

My mother taught me weight control. “Don’t get to big for your britches!”

My mother taught me modesty.“Hands to your side- that skirt is too short, go back upstairs and change.”

My mother taught me less is more. –“Go upstairs and wipe that red lipstick, glitter eyeshadow and black eyeliner off your face.”

My mother taught me to believe in magic.“I’ve got eyes in the back of my head.”

My mother taught me the importance of staying close to family. “If you can’t take your brother with you, you’re…