Mother's Day: 5 Statements Commonly Said By Mothers

Today we are celebrating the superhumans who birth other lives, our mothers! They are our heroes. On this day we bring to you 5 statements commonly said by mothers:

Put it on my head: This statement is common with every African mothers. When you mother sends you to bring an item, and you ask her where you should put it, her reply is; ‘put it on my head’.

Is it because you are taller than me?: This statement sounds like a question. Mothers ask this question whenever their children feels or act too big.

God’s time is the best: Wow! Nigerian mothers usually say this to encourage their children, not to feel pressured about their colleagues who are doing better than them. This is because everyone has their timing.

I carried you for nine months: Mothers usually say this to manipulate their children to do their bidding.

Let me help you keep the money: Mothers are fond of being a bank to their children’ money but they don’t dispense whenever the money is needed. When your mother ask to help you keep money, it means you have given her free.