Mom,

You've given up a career to become the world's greatest mom. Being a stay at home mom, you have tackled the nearly impossible job of running a household while always been there for me when I needed you. Whenever I was home sick you would bring me soup and medicine. You would listen to my constant complaints of feeling yucky and sit with me until I felt better.

When I forgot my lunch at home you would drive all the way to school to drop it off. You would bring me everything I needed no matter what. You drove me to places I needed to go and was the chaperone at every field trip. You have always been there taking care of me.

Along with taking care of me you have taken care of our home. You cleaned every corner of every room, you nagged and you nagged until the whole house was completely spotless –no trace of living. I watched you sit at the counter pay bill after bill. I’ve seen you lug an enormous amount of groceries into the kitchen and place a hot meal on the table each night. Without you our house would just be a house, you’re the one that gives the warm feeling and converts it into a home.

I just want you to know that even though it definitely doesn’t seem like it at times, I do appreciate you. Behind every disagreement was a hidden “I love you” and behind every spoiled act was an “I appreciate you”. Without you I wouldn’t be where I am today. You are the glue to the family and ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ve been an incredible role model and have shown me what it means to be blessed with a home.

Even though I’m not at home anymore it’s nice to know that I will always have you and a home to come back to. Thank you for always being here and thank you for everything you have done for me. I love you to pieces.

Love, Alyssa