My mother knew she could take all five of us out to a fancy restaurant and we would sit quietly with our hands in our laps.
We knew without a doubt she'd kick the snot out of us if we dared embarrass her in public.
"My mother knew she could take all five of us out to a fancy restaurant and we would sit quietly with our hands in our laps.
We knew without a doubt she'd kick the snot out of us if we dared embarrass her in public."
I recall the pinch and twist. Ouch!
Of course, this is the same grandmother that asserts that my brother with the well-behaved kids is too much of a disciplinarian and says nothing about my other brothers brat.