You know the friend who always makes sure you've ate something and that you have everything you need? That's me. I'm the mom friend. I'm known best for bringing snacks and extra water bottles to sporting events and checking on my friends daily to make sure they're doing alright. I hook them up with coffee when they're late night cramming and snacks when their blood sugar is low. I'm a shoulder to cry on and personal therapist on rough days.

I'm not a regular mom friend, I'm a cool mom friend.

My door is always unlocked for venting sessions in between classes. My room is basically a free counseling office they can use when things are really going downhill and they can't speak to the actual therapist on campus. I'm a friend that doesn't limit herself to crying and ranting, but for advice and peace of mind.

I'm their mom at school who they can lean on.

When the going gets tough, I'm there with band-aids and vodka. Whatever they need, I have somewhere in my abundance of supplies.

Need water? In the fridge.

Need pain killers? Basket by the books.

Need someone to listen? Come sit down on the bed and let it out.

I don't judge their problems, I just give advice to help them through it. College is hard enough, we all need someone we can count on.

To my college children, my door is always open for you. I'll have snacks ready whenever you need someone to rant to. I have a full first aid kit ready if something crazy happens. If there's not an empty shower stall, my bathroom is always open. I'm here for you because everyone needs a mom friend.