After moving away from home, I have quickly realized how wonderful and easy I had it at home. My mom always had meals prepared (although I was very picky and rarely ate them). She always had my laundry done and folded. My mom always had everything covered, but now all of these things are my responsibility. It is easy to say I am struggling with the tasks my mother made seem so effortless. So, thanks, mom, for everything (I may be moving home soon, plz?)

1. You have to clean up after yourself

2. You have to force yourself to get off Pinterest because your mom isn’t there to tell you six hours is too much time to sit on your computer.

4. You have to be responsible for yourself and sometimes for your cat.

5. You have to keep a schedule in your planner, on your phone, and on your computer, or else you’ll forget EVERYTHING.

6. There’s no one to remind you to brush your hair everyday.

7. You have to remember to buy things like oregano and salt.

8. You have to buy your own razors and shampoo.

9. You have to buy everything.

10. Nobody is there to tell you how great you are all the time.

11. FaceTime-mom can’t give you hugs, scratch your back, or play with your hair.

12. You’re forced to play phone tag when something important happens

13.There is no one there to wash, fold, or hang up your clothes for you.

14. You’re forced to make decorative decisions by yourself.

15. There is no one to make you soup when you feel sick, or bring you medicine when you have a cough.

16. There is no one there to wake you up in the morning (which is much better than an alarm).

17. There is no one there that loves you quite like your mom does.

Moms, you mean the world to us, and living without isn’t the same. Thank you for all you did while we lived with you and all you continue you do when we come to visit. You rock! We miss you! We love you! –Children who don’t live at home