Family Support Champion Gifts

Annual caring for elderly parent marathon.

"Your resume says that you've got your Ph.D., your M.B.A. and that you've worked as a C.F.O. and C.E.O. but that your most important title and position has been M.O.M.?"

'She deserves it since she's raised our three kids with me overseas.'

"You're adopted."

"I guess families do come in all shapes and sizes."

"We're going to have to think outside the box to boost sales, minion."

"Greta, look! The first dysfunctional family of winter!"

Going into the relationship, Tom knew Loretta was a package deal.

"With great power comes zero responsibility."

Warring parents

"I see your thirty. I hear your thirty. I validate your thirty."

"Dad, when I leave high school, I want to get a job and help support the family."

'Technology hasn't saved me any money. I'm now supporting those relatives of mine they replaced.'

'He's trying to put three kids through college.'

Thomas was brought up by his extended family

Sweet Jailbreak

Proud Mum.

'I know we hadn't planned on getting a bigger car until we had kids, but I think we need one now to accommodate the bumper-stickers.'

The Leap of Faith Taken by Alzheimer's Caregivers

"I owe everything I have today to my parents, my wife, and the bank."

"They are what keeps me going. You wouldn't believe how expensive it is raising three kids."

Solidarity with the family

"Son, your mother and I, Grandpa Jack, Grandma Kate, Uncle Danny, Aunt Sue, Grandpa Sy, Grandma Jenny, Cousin Rhonda, Tugger, and Sprinkles are gay."

'It's a grueling job that requires a strong commitment and personal sacrifice. Is your mother available?'

"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Pop."

"Refresh my memory-why do we meet once a week?"

'As a graduation present my parents ae going to remodel their basement for my home.'

"Okay, so we all agree to support your father's run for office even though his ideas are bats**t crazy."

Gay adoption

"I now pronounce you...significant others!"

"You're the one who should be 'Time's' man of the year."

"And when it comes to looking after mum, Maureen's always happy to lend her support."

Before I Knew My Mom Had Alzheimer's, Her Weirdness Drove Me Crazy

'And the coolest dad of the year award goes to... Dr. Armstrong for his note, 'to whom it may concern, my son is allergic to homework'.'

Mom First Aid