Mothers are among the most important people in a person's life. The memories that are created during those nurturing years create bonds that are unbreakable. Mothers are found all around us, and sometimes they take us by surprise. Our bonds are not established by the blood we share or the expectations that come from that, but instead by the unconditional love these maternal figures establish in our lives and their belief in our ability to become the best version of ourselves.
Here are five things our moms do, even when we're begging them to stop.
1. The fitting room ordeal.
Let's be honest, going shopping with your mom is the best remedy to any bad day, even if you don't end up buying anything. We love trying on clothes and asking for their advice. We diligently ask them to stay just outside the fitting room so they can tell us what they think. Fast-forward to five minutes later: we come out ready to show them our outfit, only to find that momma is nowhere to be found. Here, the story unravels. We are forced to come out of the fitting room amongst all the other shoppers and scan the area for them. After several (very unsuccessful) attempts to make eye contact with them across the store, we are forced to yell “MOM!" only to garner an onslaught of looks from a crowd of women—none of them who are your actual mother.
2. She lets you know when your life is a mess.
Sometimes we all get lost in transition—transition between the person we want to be and the one that we actually are. Mothers are the only ones able to see when you are falling apart at the seams and are barely holding it together. They are the best at giving you advice; a word or two from them is the only thing that you need to hear to know that everything will be okay in the end.
3. The sweater debacle.
I think every single person has been psychologically brainwashed to bring a sweater every time we leave the house. If you listen close enough, you can hear your mother's voice, "Take a sweater! It's going to get chilly later, and I don't want you to get sick."
4. She reminds you of every relative's birthday.
So many birthdays, so little time. Don't lie—you wouldn't have had the slightest idea that it was your Uncle Joe's 50th birthday, if not for your mother.
5. The "Where are you?" text.
She always wants to know where you are, so you'll find yourself repeating over and over again your whereabouts, because even though she continuously asks, she forgets most of the time. Since you don't live at home anymore, it's harder for her to keep tabs on you.
Although you sometimes fight over silly things, there is no one in the world that loves you more than your mother. Take a moment to appreciate that person that represents the mother figure in your life, the one that understands you better than anyone else. Tell them how special they are and how much you appreciate them. I know I will.
