Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers out there!

My mother is one of the most important people in my life. She’s the person I always turn to when I need advice or just someone to vent to. We can get into an argument over anything, but I know an hour later I can pick up the phone and call her and she won’t be angry. 

Many of my friends don’t have such a close relationship with their mother. They think its weird that I call her at least once a day if not more, even if I really have nothing new to tell her. I just like including her in my life. I think its sad when people don’t have that type of relationship with their mother. It’s far worse to have a mother who isn’t involved in your life than one who is. 

Obviously we have a far from perfect relationship. We have our clashes, our disagreements. Through it all, we know we still have each other. I know everything that I hated listening to growing up was her trying to make me a good person. The kind of person my mom would smile about when people tell her what a good daughter she raised. 

five reasons I think my mom is awesome:

1. She gets along with everyone. Literally. Everyone loves her. I used to be embarrassed by it, but now I think it’s pretty cool.
2. She makes the best spaghetti sauce EVER. That’s the one thing I miss most about homecooked meals.
3. She’s rarely said no to anything I (or my brother) wanted unless it was something completely unreasonable.
4. She’s a great listener, she’s always been there when I needed advice, and she’s always encouraged me to follow my dreams.  
5. She still loves me, even when I’m being a pain in the ass spoiled brat.  

Mom, thank you for everything. Without you, I wouldn’t be half the person I am today and I am grateful that you gave me life. 

Happy Mother’s Day, you deserve it.