Sit up straight. You call this clean? What have you done with your hair? I’m always here. I said no and that’s final. What were you thinking? Close your mouth when you chew. You’re not going dressed like that. Don’t be a baby. You’re not old enough yet. Not until you’ve earned it. You tried your best. Are you deaf? This isn’t a hotel. Pick up your feet. I can tell when you’re lying. Ask your father. One day you’ll thank me. When it’s your house you can do what you like. What did I say the last time? Who do you think you’re talking to? Call me when you get there. I’m so proud of you. You will always be my baby. Where did I get you? You didn’t learn that from me. Stop that racket! You’re awfully quiet in there. I’m not your maid. I’m not always going to be around. I have eyes in the back of my head, you know. Brush your teeth. Would you jump off the Harbour Bridge because everybody else did? Come and give me a kiss when you get home. You were my always my favourite. I love you no matter what.

PHOEBE’S POINT People come and go but mother’s remain

Make it a Papier d’Amour Mother’s Day on Sunday May 8 – Ribbons & Notions, stationery boxes, plus a new shipment of must-have Kate Spade. Phoebe’s favourites below…