Hey mom,
Crazy, eh? Seems like yesterday you were teaching me the ropes about life and where the entrance to the secret castle was hidden in the living room.
I know I am getting older and you have lost your "innocent child," but I think we have gained something way more important. We have gained an impenetrable bond that will carry throughout our lives. A bond I know that will never deteriorate and only continue to grow stronger.
I think it's funny when you apologize for things you wish you had done differently when raising me. I shouldn't have to remind you that it's okay for making mistakes because you're human and I HOPE I can raise my children half as well as you did. When I look back on my childhood, I do not see your "mistakes." I see the countess smiles you put on my face, the hours you spent watching my sporting events, the amazing meals you cooked after coming home exhausted, and supporting me in everything I did.
You have always been there for me and I know you will always be there for me. I know I made you put up with a lot when I was younger, but you never gave up and stuck to your guns. You instilled morals into me that I will hold forever and for that, I thank you.
So, thank you. Thank you for being my number one supporter; my shoulder to cry on; my partner in crime; my cheerleader; for always having my back; and quite honestly, for your "mistakes" because they made me a stronger person who can take on the world.
I love you
