You two mean the world to me, and hey without you, I wouldn’t even be here. It’s hard to know where to begin with a thank you, considering all of the amazing things you’ve done, but I think I’ll start with this:

Thank you for keeping me safe.

No matter what the circumstance, you have always done whatever you can to keep me safe and protected, even at the expense of your own comfort. You gave me a home, gave up your blanket for me when I was cold and even let me sleep in your bed as a child just because I was afraid of the dark. You are both the ultimate example of putting others before yourself.

Thank you for being a shoulder to cry on.

Every time I felt sad, got into a fight with my friends, or just felt down on myself, you both lifted me up and made me feel better instantly. You are the best pick-me-up.

Thank you for keeping me humble.

There has never been a time in my life where I have forgotten to be thankful for everything that I have and that is because of you guys. You taught me to not only express thankfulness on Thanksgiving, but to do so every day, and this has helped me grow so much as a person.

Thank you for making me smile.

You two make me laugh more than anyone I know, mainly because we are the same person and I have so much fun with you. From vacations to playing board games, it’s always the best time. Yeah, there are fights, but would it be normal if there wasn’t?

Thank you for supporting me.

Every big decision I have made in life you have supported and I cannot be more grateful. Changing my major was one of the biggest life changes I’ve experienced, but you just told me to do what makes me happy. You taught me that no matter how much money I make, it won't matter if I'm not enjoying it.

Thank you for giving the best advice.

Anytime I had trouble making decisions, you would be able to provide advice to get me through it. From stressing about school, to boy problems, you always knew exactly what to say.

Thank you for dealing with my craziness and my attitude.

Yeah I know, I’m a pain sometimes and I get snippy, but I never mean it. You know just how to bring me back to reality, and I am so happy that you do.

Thank you for loving me.

Thank you for caring, believing in me, supporting me, raising me and more. Everything you do is for my benefit, and you put me before yourselves. You are both completely selfless, and I can’t thank you enough.

This is only a small list of things that you do for me, and there is so much more, but I'd be writing for years if I mentioned everything. So, just know this:

I love you both, and thank you for being amazing parents.