Like My Mother Does

It’s been a while since I updated and days of schools with kids ended today. Tomorrow will be the end of year assembly and a little professional development. While I have lots of other things to write about from school something is a little more important today.



Lauren Alaina may not have won American Idol but her song, Like My Mother Does, struck a chord.


People always say, I have a laugh
Like my mother does
Guess that makes sense
She taught me how to smile when things get rough


I’ve got her spirit
And she’s always got my back
When I look at her
I think I wanna be just like that


When I love, I give it all I got
Like my mother does
When I’m scared, I bow my head and pray
Like my mother does
When I feel weak and un-pretty
I know I’m beautiful and strong
Because, I see myself
Like my mother does


I never met a stranger,
I can talk to anyone
Like my mother does
I let my temper fly
But she can walk away, when she’s had enough
She sees everybody, for who they really are
I’m so thankful for her guidance
She’s helped me get this far


When I love, I give it all I got
Like my mother does
And when I’m scared, I bow my head and pray
Like my mother does
When I feel weak and un-pretty
I know I’m beautiful and strong
Because, I see myself
Like my mother does


She’s a rock
She is grace
She’s an angel
She’s my heart and soul
She does it all


When I love, I give it all I got
Like my mother does
And when I’m scared, I bow my head and pray
Like my mother does
When I feel weak and un-pretty
I know I’m beautiful and strong
Because, I see myself
Like my mother does

I hear people saying
I’m starting to look
Like my mother does






I feel like I can connect to this song. I mean, who doesn’t love hearing a song that reminds them of a person? Obviously, it makes me think of my mom. Makes me cherish the times people tell me I said or did something ‘like my mother does.’ While our time together was short, I love the special memories I do have and appreciate the memories people have of her.