For as long as I can remember, my mother has been my rock, my protector, and my best friend. She has helped me transform into the young woman who I am today. I honestly have no idea where I would be without her and I will spend the rest of my life showing her how thankful I am to have her as my mom.

1. Thank you for the unconditional love.

No matter what I go through in life or what changes I might experience, you continue to love me unconditionally. Even when I drink the last of the Coke or forget to clean the dishes, you never run out of love for me.

2. Thank you for the long conversations at any time of the day and/or night.

Whenever I have a good or bad day, you are the first person who I want to talk about it to. You listen to my heartaches and my celebrations. You are my shoulder to cry on and the best advice giver. You always know what to say, even when I feel the absolute worst.

3. Thank you for teaching me how to be strong and independent.

You have gone through tough times and you deserve so much more than what you got, but you never complain that life is too hard. You have taught me that you should never let your past affect what you do with your future. Never make excuses and never blame others for your own mistakes. Stand up for myself. You have taught me to be my own person and that I should never rely on anyone to take care of me.

4. Thank you for being my best friend.

You and I both know that friends come and go, but we will always have each other to pick up the pieces that they left behind. I don't worry anymore about what friends I have or how many. As long as I have you in my life, everything is fulfilled. You tell it like it is and never sugar coat it. You tell me what I need to hear, instead of what I want to hear. I know that you will always tell me the truth and, when it comes down to it, I know that you'll kick butt for me. I can never stay mad at you because, as time goes on, I'll end up needing my best friend for lunch dates and girl talk time.

5. Thank you for being the best mommy.

I know that it may seem as though I am obligated to say this because I'm your daughter, but I mean it when I say that you are the best mother ever! You have always made sure that I had food in my belly and clothes on my back. You even gave me more than I needed. You have always found a way to provide for me and for that I am truly blessed.

To be completely honest, you are my hero. You have taught me everything that I know and you still continue to teach me every day. I know that, at the end of the day, you will always be the person to lift me up when I am down. There are not enough words to describe how thankful I am to have you. You've given me nothing but the best and I'm going to repay you one day to show you how much you mean to me. Thank you for being you and for being the absolute best mother ever!

I love you to the moon and back!

Love,
Your peanut