Even as a twenty-year-old and a junior in college, there are times where being six hours away from my family are tough. Here's a list of things that I miss about my mom and the spectacular human being she is.
1. The back "tickles"
Fortunately, one of my best friends here at Simpson University also knows the back and arm "tickles". There's just something about your mom's "tickles" that are so relaxing and comforting.
2. Taking care of me when I'm sick
You can never repay your mom for the time that she took taking care of you while you're sick, but you sure can miss them tons when you're sick and they are hours away. Sometimes, if you're lucky, her voice might pop into your head telling you exactly what to do.
3. The spontaneous adventures
My mom is, more often than not, my adventure buddy. Whenever I ask her if she's down to go somewhere, the answer never fails to be, "YES!!!!!"
4. Homecooked meals, but also making a meal for your parents so your mom can catch a break
I made this pasta and quick break for my parents the night before I moved out for the summer. Best idea ever.
5. Her enthusiasm for life
There's nothing like a big mom smile to brighten up your day.
6. Her country heart
It might be called the "World Ag Expo", but to us it will always be the Farm Show. Full of tractors, almonds, Fresno State ice cream, lots of milk, Indian Tacos, and Toyota test drives. The song that says, "Blame it all on my roots, I showed up in boots..." YUP, that's my mom!
7. The way she loves all of her children
She always makes our house feel like home without a lot of effort. It's just who she is.
8. Being my biggest cheerleader
My dad is right up there with her too, but do you see who's wearing that year's band tshirt?
9. Making matching vests for us
Baby Rena is definitely really cute, but these vests that had snowmen on the opposite side so we could wear them during winter are even more cute.
10. Her love for camp
She loves camp so much. She loves attending camp, being a director at camp, and working at camp. She's a camp lover.
11. How she laughs at LITERALLY everything
She can never take a decent picture because she's either talking or laughing at how awkward she feels taking the picture. What a joy.
12. Last, but not least, the love that she gives to me
Even when I'm mad at her or she's mad at me, I always know that she loves me unconditionally. She shows it by comforting me when I have a broken heart, ALWAYS taking care of me when I'm sick (even missing family events to do so), going on adventures with me, showing up to every volleyball and soccer game, choir and band concert, football game (to support the band), marching competition, mailing a coffee mug to me when I forget it at home, driving me everywhere when I didn't have my license, encouraging me in my faith, and overall being someone to talk to.
Love you so much, Mama. Keep doing what you're doing.
