I have to be careful that my ego doesn't get out of control because right now the Wee Ladies think I am the smartest thing in the world. To EvieG I am a fountain of knowledge. There is nothing I can't answer. Even if the answer is, "Because I said so," or "I'm the Mother!" I can think quickly. I have something to say about everything. The best part is that EvieG believes everything I say. I am the Mother of All Wisdom.

I knew that some time in life the 5 W's and the 1 H would come in handy. As we gallop through the day, EvieG asks an uncountable number of questions that start with What, When, Why, Where, Who and How. And I have a comeback for every single one of them. I didn't realize that I knew so much about, well, everything! I am shocked that I don't have a PhD in something by now, or at least of couple of Master's Degrees. What have I been doing with all my time? And there is so much knowledge swimming around up in my noggin! I am sure a panel of scholars would love to hear my take on why the Earf is sick, or what happens to our bodies when we become sick with the common cold and flu. Heck, we might as well just get together so that they can learn how to make the creamiest batch of Kraft Dinner. A little dollop of cream cheese and you are good to go.

I never would have considered myself a Know-It-All. Opinionated, maybe. But always willing to listen to other people's views. Now I think I can say that I officially know everything about everything. At least as it pertains to an almost five year old. It is not only subject knowledge and facts, but I am a close second to Ann Landers when it comes to proper behaviour, etiquette, and manners.

And what else is good about being the Mother of All Wisdom? They never disagree. There is no argument. What I say goes. I am always right. Now if only Hubby would admit that, we'd be all set. Why use Wikipedia when Mom is right there? Their own personal walking encyclopedia. Not an ounce of doubt in the eyes of an almost 5 year old when it comes to learning from their Wise (And I won't say OLD-why do those 2 words usually have to fit beside each other?) Mother. Such a feeling. The power we have over our children as we teach them and guide them through life. Such a MASSIVE responsibility.

This role is so huge, I have to continually remind myself that what I say and how I approach things has and will have an impact on how they view things in the world. As I kid about being so wise, I do hope that my so-called wisdom will have a positive influence on the Wee Ladies. And if I can answer their questions with somewhat decent intelligent responses which leads them to question further, I will consider my role as a guidance teacher a success. I want to question them back and let them discover and explore to find out things for themselves because if I just give them the black and white, this and no other way of thinking, then I have not done my job properly as the Mother of All Wisdom.

As I tackle their questions and curiosities as best I can now, I look forward to the time when they come and say that they don't agree with me. I look forward to when they come up with another thought or idea about a particular subject and can back it up. I will want to know their opinions and I will want them to be confident and strong enough to state their opinions. I say this now and it is very possible I change my mind later when I have 3 Ladies who find it fun to gang up on their Mother in order to win the debate.

For now I will stick to being the Mother of All Wisdom. A self-proclaimed guru to my children in a sense. Right now I kind of enjoy my role of worldly guide. I am not only providing them with basic life skills and knowledge about the world around us, but want to make sure they continue to explore so they can become wise in their own right. Now isn't that wise of me? Moms know everything.

All's I'm sayin's all.

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