Not every girl has to grow up loving barbie dolls, dressing all cute and flowery, or sitting politely on the side of the street. Maybe you want to go roll around in the mud. Or play ball in the fields. Or even tear up that bright summer dress your mom “just happened” to get you. Either way, you weren’t mommy’s perfect little, cute, angel. I remember my mom always complaining about how I wouldn’t let her dress me up (especially considering I have an older brother). Well, sorry Mom, I was a tomboy and always will be at heart. This is for all you girls who know what I am talking about.

1. Bows or anything being in your hair was 100% illegal to you.

2. And so was wearing anything pink

3. You always played in the dirt/grass

4. You loved playing outside with a ball (or any sport really)

5. You genuinely loved watching the “boy” and violent cartoons

6. The last thing you wanted to be for Halloween was a princess or fairy

7. You hardly cared about your hair

8. You knew you could take on “the boys”

9. Sorry Mom, dresses are a no go

10. You’re still a badass to this day