Money does not grow on trees.

Don't make that face or it'll freeze in that position.

If I talked to my mother like you talk to me....

Always change your underwear; you never know when you'll have an accident.

Be careful or you'll put your eye out.

What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too?

You have enough dirt behind those ears to grow potatoes!

Close that door! Were you born in a barn?

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

Don't put that in your mouth; you don't know where it's been!

Be careful what you wish for, it might come true.

Don't eat those, they will stunt your growth.

If you don't eat those, you will stunt your growth.

What's meant to be, is meant to be. (Mom only used this when something bad happened or when you experienced a disappointment.)

It doesn't matter what you accomplish, I'll always be proud of you.

I hope that when you grow up, you have kids "Just Like you"! (Also known as the "Mother's Curse")

Because I'm your mother that's why.

This is why we can't have nice things.

If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times.

Eat your vegetables, those children in China (Africa, Vietnam) would be happy to have some broccoli to eat!   

If you fall out of that tree and break you leg , don't come running to me.

"Cheer up, the worst is yet to come." Usually said in advance of grounding.

Someday your face is going to stick like that.   

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.  

Yes, I *AM* the boss of you.

Because I said so.

Just wait till your father gets home.  

No dessert till you clean off your plate.

I brought you into this world and I can take you OUT !!

I've got eyes in the back of my head, that's how

Get that thing out of your mouth! (or nose)

Just you wait until you have kids of your own - then you'll understand

You tell that bully to cut it out or you'll tell the teacher...

I slave for hours over a hot stove and this is the thanks I get?!

Honestly... You'd lose your head if it wasn't screwed on!

Honestly, that cardigan looks great on you - the girls had better watch out with you around!

Bored! How can you be bored? I was never bored at your age.

Who'll end up walking, bathing and feeding it...?