Hi Mommy! Can you believe that we have made it this far in life? Not many people who knew us well would have ever imagined that we would now be this close in life. I don’t know why I always gave you a hassle. I’m sorry that I ever made you feel unloved, that was never my intentions. You and I are different, that’s for sure. You always seem to tell people that I am the strong-willed child. I am the child that always creates chaos. I ran through your daily life loud and strong. Not often did we understand how to communicate with one another. I felt disconnected from you many days. You would get under my skin so badly and I couldn’t wait to get out of the house. Now looking back, you were only doing what you thought was best.

You see God gave you me to break the both of us. You taught me to slow down and listen. Too often was I ready to fight. I didn’t want to listen to anything you had to say because I felt misunderstood. There were so many days that I didn’t feel like I wanted to be around the family. I was always the “bad one.” Yes, I played games and it often times got me into more trouble then I bargained for. I used to think that you were weak. Unfortunately, I thought that you couldn’t handle me. Truth is you took a lot of bullets for me. Even when I was mean and tearing through the house, you had my back. You would always hold me when I couldn’t handle life anymore. Mommy, you are always full of happiness and encouragement.

Even through all of the tears and nasty words exchanged between you and me, we are here. Today, I love you more than ever. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of days that we push each other’s bottoms, but girl, you’re always down for a good time. I love laughing with you. It is my favorite thing ever to see you roll your head back and gasp for air as my sister tells you the cheesiest joke. You’re worthy of so much more in this world. You take care of my little sister’s like there is no tomorrow. I love how you treasure Daddy. You love your family and I love you for that. You are truly a gift.

If I haven’t told you lately, that I love you… well, I DO! You’re a joy to be around. You keep me in line these days and keep me close to your heart. I love how we have overcome our past of torturing one another. Maybe that is an exaggeration, but you get what I am saying. I used to be jealous of those girls who were best friends with their mom, but what I didn’t understand was the best is yet to come between you and I. One day, I can’t wait for my little girl to get a piece of you in her life. You are truly pure and I need everyone to know that you’re my mom.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy. I love you more than you love chocolate and Enrique Iglesias on Christmas day. I will never forget to not hug you tight again.