我们家有句笑话是说我或我妹妹有毛病是谁遗传的.比如说，我爸经常丢山落事的，我要是忘记什么就怪我爸的基因。我有很多长处是妈传给我的，最重要的是脑子动的比较快。 不过我妈最重要的贡献是她的毅力和干性。我妈一直很努力，很会吃苦。我当然不如我妈了，但从小学她的榜样，在学校里用工买力。有什么困难的时候就想，我妈来美国的时候肯定比这痛苦多了，这点小冤枉算不了什么。
我妈很会为别人着想。她的想法是把家人或客人放第一，然后再为自己服务。吃饭的时候总是为外公拿菜或挪挪椅子，去医院看病的时候都是妈妈约好的，小时候陪着去的。上学时都是妈妈负钱，花学费的。我在美国长大一直是我妈支持我，她做的事情都是为我或为了家人着想的，我从来没见到她把自记的欲望放在家人前面.
说起花钱了，我爸有点小气鬼，不肯花钱，但我妈该出手时就出手，会花钱。也不是乱花钱猛砸钱，是需要花的时候肯花钱，尤其是为大家着想的像上好大学或买房子之类的。这也跟我妈很会赚钱有关系。
还有她教我做子女要孝顺，不能忘恩负义。我妈妈的爸爸，我外公，一直跟我们家住着，我妈来美国后一直照顾他。我对这一点有深刻印象，必须学着做！
我妈还有一点很让人配服，是很大方。我很喜欢跟别人一起吃饭的时候自主买单，算送一份人情。这是从我妈学的。去别人家的时候要带点什么东方，不能空手去。
最后是我妈很会做饭，麻婆豆腐蚂蚁上树烤牛排什么的多才多艺。妈，请教我怎么做！请继续给我做好吃的！
太感谢我妈了！母亲节快乐！
There's a joke in my family that any bad habits or personality flaws my sister and I have are attributed to genes from one of my parents. For example, my dad is known for losing things, so if I ever forget something it'll be blamed on my dad's genes. In contrast, I have some good traits that are from my mom, including the fact that I can think quickly, think on my feet. However, my mom's biggest contribution is actually her determination and diligence. My mom has always worked hard and persevered through tough times. I'm not as strong as my mom, but from a young age I followed her example, and in school I tried hard and gave it my all. Whenever I was in a tough situation, I always thought that my mom dealt with much worse when coming to America as an immigrant, so whatever I'm dealing with pales in comparison to that.
My mom is very considerate of others. Her mindset is to put family or guests first, then think about herself. During meals she always serves my grandfather first by putting food in his plate or shifting chairs. When I was a kid, doctor visits were scheduled by my mom, and she often took me along with her. My mom put me through school, including paying tuition. Growing up in America, my mom always supported me, and despite any arguments we had I know now that whatever she was doing was for the good of the family, and I've never seen her put her own desires in front of the family's well-being.
Speaking of money, my dad is a bit of a cheapskate, and pinches pennies sometimes, but my mom spends money where it's needed. She's not a spendthrift or wildly buying things she doesn't need, especially when it's necessary things like buying a house or my (or my sister's) education. This is also related to my mom's ability to make money, which she is very successful at doing.
My mom has also taught me filial piety, how to be respectful to parents. She has taught me not to forget debts and remember what my parents did for us. My grandfather, my mom's father, has always lived with us since he came to America, and my mom's cared for him ever since. I must learn from my mom's example!
My mom's also very generous. I like to treat others when we all go out for a meal, it's like showing a sign of respect and friendliness. I learned to do that from my mom, and I appreciate it about myself. When going to a party or someone else's home, I can't go empty-handed (i.e. bring a gift, bring some food, etc.)
Finally, my mom's very good at cooking, she has got a lot of skills including MaPo Tofu, Ants up a Tree (Chinese dish), steak, and many many more. Please teach me, mom! And please continue giving me delicious food! Thanks!
Happy's mother day!
(Note: I am NOT a "Mazakon"マザコン
in Japanese, aka someone with Oedipus complex who "loves" his mother.
Fantasize on,
Robert Yan
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