Water Lily, © 2006 Michelle Gilbert

Stages of Motherhood

4 Years of Age — My Mommy can do anything!
8 Years of Age — My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot.
12 Years of Age — My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything.
14 Years of Age — Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either…
16 Years of Age — Mother? She’s hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 Years of Age — That old woman? She’s way out of date.
25 Years of Age — Well, she might know a little bit about it…
35 Years of Age — Before we decide, let’s get Mom’s opinion.
45 Years of Age — Wonder what Mom would have thought about it.
65 Years of Age — Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

- Anonymous