A Day for our Mothers

Mothers come in all shapes and sizes...

And so do their children.

[This is what I draw after watching

Gene Simmons' Family Jewels all day]

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my lovely mother for being the most tolerating and understanding woman I have ever had the pleasure to meet, let alone have the gift of calling her my "Ma". Even when I put her through teenage angst and the dreaded words "I want to go to art school in Chicago," she was always there to support me and make me the most delicious pupusas. Thank you for being the best mother I could have ever asked for.

On a less sentimental note, thank you for your iconic pursing lips smile that I have apparently inherited. As well as passing down your love of patterns and simple hairstyles.

Lastly, thank you for getting on the computer to show me how to alter my clothing and teach me how to fry yucca via the Skype.

Love Your Intolerable Hija,

Helen "Mercedes" Johana

P.S.

This is also for my mother's flawless best friend, Rosy. Thank you for being my fantastic second mother who was always there to back me up when my real mother didn't agree.