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Matt Kohn · 3 min read · 2016-05-08
This post is for my beautiful, strong, hardworking, kind mother, Andrea Kohn. My brothers and I put our brains together for this one. We are three very proud sons that truly feel loved and are deeply grateful for all that you have blessed us with.
Thank you to my mom for supporting me no matter what.
Always positive. Always loving. Thank you mama.
And of course. You were right…
You should make your bed first thing in the morning
You should wear a jacket
You shouldn’t buy shit you don’t need
You need to eat your vegetables
You have way too many clothes
Watching TV makes you lazy
You’re 16 – you don’t actually know what you’re talking about
Nothing good ever happens at sleepovers
You need to take the time to say thank you
That’s a stupid shirt
You really should get up and go to church
Nobody likes someone who can’t handle their alcohol
You’re 17 – it’s not the end of the world
You need to always wear a seatbelt
Always surround yourself with positive, uplifting people
You need to be the bigger person – it doesn’t matter what they did
You’re 18 – you’re not as smart as you think you are
Don’t worry about what you want and be grateful for what you have
You need to be patient
Things are going to get better
You’re never going to get a girlfriend acting like that
Your girlfriend is a hoe
One day you’ll realize that I’m actually kind of a cool mom
You’re 19 – you don’t need to worry about girls right now
You should always think of others first
Your brothers will be your best friends one day
You should never complain
A lot of people don’t have it as good as you do – be grateful
You should be nicer to your brothers
You should never treat someone poorly. You don’t know what they’re going through
You’re 20 – you still don’t actually know what you’re talking about
Your family is the most important thing in the world
You need to be kind to every person you meet
It’s not the end of the world
You’re 21 – you need to start acting like it
Your brothers look up to you, you need to set a good example for them
Be positive regardless of what happened
It’s not that big of a deal
You’re 22 – you don’t need to have your whole life figured out right now
You should always be a man of your word
You’re rich in blessings
Time moves fast, especially as you get older
You need to thank God everyday for what you have
You’re 23 – you’re old enough to make your own decisions
You’re going to miss us when you’re out of the house
We are truly blessed
You’re 24 – we are proud of you (because you listened)
You should have listened to me sooner
Your father and I love you more than you could ever know
One day, when you’re old enough, you’re going to realize I was right about a lot of things
Keep going
