When you leave for college, you're ready to be independent. What you are not ready for are all the times you will forget to do laundry or go grocery shopping because that was Mom's job. Here are 11 times you'll realize your mom did a lot more than you ever gave her credit for.

1. When you accidentally dye all your white sheets pink:

I did not see that red sock.

2. When you have to wash your own dishes:

Dishes are seriously gross.

3. When your laundry piles up:

I understand this now.

4. When you’re sick and no one takes care of you:

Really, someone come help.

5. When you're not greeted with an "I love you" each morning:

@roommates—this is where you pick up the slack.

6. When you need an after school snack:

Anyone wanna bring me a PB and J sandwich? Mom is busy.

7. When there’s suddenly no food:

I've never run out of food.

8. When Easy Mac becomes a home cooked meal:

At this point, I'm just trying to survive.

9. When there’s no more shampoo:

It was like I had my own personal shampoo fairy.

10. When no ones tells you to put a jacket on:

I'm from Florida—60 degrees is cold.

11. When you shrink your favorite dress:

How was I supposed to know I couldn't wash that?!

Thanks, Mom, I guess I never really realized how much you did till you were 10 hours away. I love you so much!