this is what mother's do

this is what mother's do:

they exasperate their children,

Although, I am sure that in the bible somewhere 

there is a verse that tells parents not to exasperate their children.

Nonetheless, I, as a mother, exasperate my youngest son,

still at home,

in the kitchen

right now,

furiously blending the blender with a protein shake

for dinner.

Because I, as a mother, asked him earlier to call the Pizza Place,

"It is good practice for when you are on your own."

I said, walking down the hall, away from his room,

hearing a large sigh followed by a

"I'll fix my own dinner."

This is what mother's do

sometimes,

to their sons,

and quite frankly

I am sure,

other men in their lives.