Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine NK Literary Cafe 2018 Mother's Day Issue | Page 17

Portia’s Random Thoughts 1. There are few cuter things cuter than your young child patting or rubbing your back when you hug each other. 2. Every child should come with an instruction manual. 3. You haven’t lived unless your mom has picked you up or dropped you off at school with one of the following: rollers in her hair, a scarf on her head, or a housecoat on. Bonus points if she showed up with all three. 4. It takes a special mother to raise a child with special needs. 5. Confession: I finalized my daughter’s name based on how her first and middle names sounded together in case I have to chastise her in public. 6. Back-to-school lists should include liquor options for parents. Because: homework time. 7. “Because I said so” is the classic drop-the-mic phrase. 8. I knew I was on my way to being a good mother the moment I was able to chastise my daughter with a simple look. 9. Guidance. Sacrifice. Unconditional love. What good mothers are made of. 10. Cherish your mother while she’s still here. Cherish the memories of your mother if she is not. What I’m listening to: Invasion of Privacy – Cardi B (AND she actually shares a birthday with my mom! Portia A. Cosby is the author of four novels, including The Disgruntled Wives Club and It’s Complicated. The Indianapolis native lives in the metro Atlanta area and holds a spot on Terry McMillan’s Writers Worth Reading list. Her new novella, F.I.R.E. Reignited is available now. www. portiacosby.com NKLC Magazine | 17