mom

My mom has more patience in her little finger than most people contain in their entire bodies. I have only heard her yell once. She lost her temper because my brother was failing sophomore year algebra. I remember eavesdropping from the basement stairs, giggling with my little brother and my dad. She told my brother YOU ARE SMART while banging cupboards closed, putting dishes away. Who completes chores while lecturing their child?? Her face still gets red with embarrassment when…