12 Amusing Observations That Indicate Our Transition into Becoming Our Mothers
Every once in a while, I catch myself saying something or doing something that makes me think, "Wow, I've turned into my mother." Whether it's whipping up a feast for unexpected guests, weeding the garden during my run (what the hell was I thinking?), or snapping photos of everyone and everything (even when they don't want to be smiled at), it seems like her DNA is winning this battle of genes.
To celebrate Mother's Day, our editors decided to share their hilarious, heartwarming, and occasionally cringe-worthy moments when they suddenly realized they were channeling their moms.
When We Embraced the Food-Focused Hospitality
"As soon as a guest walks in, the first thing I do is ask them what they'd like to eat. It's like an automatic response, like my mother possessed me. I can't take no for an answer and I refuse to back down. I guess you could say I've inherited her passion for feeding people." -Meghan Overdeep, Senior Staff Writer
The Unexpected Gardening Spree
"I was out for a jog and couldn't help but notice the wild weeds taking over my front yard. I decided to do a quick five-minute clean-up job. Twenty minutes later, I realized I'd run out of time to meet a friend for dinner. In that moment, I felt an eerie sense of déjà vu - I've become my mother." -Cameron Beall, Associate Homes Editor
The Style Switcheroo
"I've always made fun of my mom for her two-tone jewelry. Gold and platinum rings, watches, you name it. But when it came time for me to choose my wedding rings, guess what I went with? Mixed metals. And to make things even more weird, I recently bought a watch that looks suspiciously like hers. I swear I can hear her saying, 'You always were a copycat.'" -Ivy Odom, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Capturing the Moments That Matter
"I've got a habit of taking a million photos of everything. It doesn't matter if the subjects aren't always thrilled to be in the spotlight, because I'm convinced they'll want the memories later. It's like a mantra straight out of my mom's playbook, except for the fact that I barely have any pictures of myself on my camera roll." -Katherine Polcari, Associate Editor
The Catchphrases Takeover
"With every passing day, I find myself using more of my mom's catchphrases. 'Lord help the children' and 'However comma' are now regular quotes in my repertoire. And yes, I've even caught myself saying, 'Oh, shucky-ducky now!' but it just doesn't sound as good coming from me." -Symiah Dorsey, Assistant Editor
The Sisyphean Task of Decorating
"When my dad had to help me haul out my Christmas decorations from the attic and complained the whole time, I swear I could feel my mother's genes growing stronger inside me. She used to do the same thing with her Christmas decorations every year." -Katie Akin, Associate Editor
The Art of Repurposing
"I've taken to foraging in the yard and kitchen to create beautiful arrangements, just like my mom. I rarely make a special trip to buy flowers before company comes. Last week, when Trader Joe's was out of everything but baby's breath, I had to FaceTime her for inspiration." -Brennan Long, Social Media Director
The Preparedness Principle
"If I'm traveling, a clementine, nuts, a deli container of leftovers, and a refillable water bottle are always in tow. Things my mother's tote-in-a-tote (also something I have adopted) is never without." -Cameron Beall, Associate Homes Editor
Delivering the Hard Truths
"I remember when I was growing up, my mom would suggest something healthy whenever I wanted a snack. When I'd complain, she'd say, 'Well, if you're not hungry for an apple, you're not really hungry.' I caught myself saying the exact same thing to my daughter about an orange last week and almost face-palmed myself. I've become the nagging health-conscious mom!" -Libby Minor, Copy Chief
The Baby Bonding
"I used to roll my eyes when my mom cooed over every baby she saw in public, but now I find myself asking every 1-year-old I meet what they're having for dinner. (Hint: It's me)." -Katie Akin, Associate Editor
The Frugal Gene
"Does an infatuation with Costco count? Because I can't help but stock up on bulk items to save a few bucks. I guess that's why they say 'like mother, like daughter.'" -Katherine Polcari, Associate Editor
Finding Comfort in the Little Things
"My mom always told me that the 'little things' in life are the big things. I used to roll my eyes, but now I find myself appreciating those small moments of joy, like a bright pink camellia or a perfect slice of watermelon on the beach. And I realize that my mom was right all along." -Betsy Watson, Senior Homes & Features Editor
- "Southern Living's relationships editor, Symiah Dorsey, admitted to adopting her mother's catchphrases, such as 'Lord help the children' and 'However comma', into her daily dialogue."
- "Katie Akin, another associate editor at Southern Living, discovered a shared passion for repurposing items like her mother, using items from the yard and kitchen to create beautiful arrangements."
- "In the fashion-and-beauty department, Ivy Odom, senior lifestyle editor, found herself gravitating towards two-tone jewelry, a style she once teased her mother for."
- "When it comes to holidays and occasions, Cameron Beall, associate homes editor, confessed to becoming her mother by spending her jogging break on an unexpected gardening spree." This sentence combines 'holidays occasions' from the given words, with 'gardening' from the text, to create a sentence about caring for the home and garden in anticipation of a special event.
