As the last couple weeks of summer come to a close, I wanted to remind you both of how much I will miss you. Even if I say I want to go back to college with a smile on my face, deep down I’m dreading not seeing you for a couple hours a day. I guess that’s why the long weekends and holiday breaks are the best ones. And yes, I will enjoy the random group messages with goofy selfie pictures.

I want to thank you for all that you do for me and the continuous support of my future. I am not an easy person to deal with, but I guess you have to put up with me anyway. We joke around with each other a lot, but as you always say, it’s because we love each other. I'll miss having those conversations because they always seem to keep me sassy and alert.

It's amazing to think how much I've grown up after just one year at college. I can tell that you even agree with this statement because of all the extra things I do around the house now. I actually am willing to help do the laundry and run extra errands because it was apart of my routine while I was away. Don't worry though, I will miss having certain things done while I'm back at school. I guess that's the whole point of college though, to grow up and find yourself.

You are both my role models and it scares me to think that I’m becoming more independent as the days go on. It's been weird to make a lot of decisions without checking with both of you first, but honestly, it's set up the stage for me becoming the woman you want me to be. I used to be so afraid that I was going to disappoint you, but now I know that making mistakes is okay. I know that even if I mess up, you'll always have my back.

One of the things that I'll miss the most while I'm away is how tough you guys were on me. Looking back at high school, I became such a hard worker because of how much you stressed that school matters. Even though school work was one of the main things you were tough on, you were also open to helping me find my passion. Since you both are doing something that you love, you made it a priority to guide me into the right direction and give me the resources I need. It's amazing how far support can go.

So, as the days back at home keep decreasing in number, just know that my love for you both is always increasing. I know both of you are extremely busy this time of year, but I hope you will take a trip up to see me every once in awhile. I'm not even just saying that because I'll be getting real food! I'm so lucky to have both of you in my life and I can't wait to see you whenever we both have some free time.