There is a lot you could say about mothers. They are loving, protective, a support system and always by your side. Not every day is perfect between the relationship of a mother and daughter, but it is one of the strongest bonds a girl can have. Regardless of how old a girl gets, or how mature and independent she things she is, calling your mom about little things will always happen.

I honestly couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve called my mom just to ask her about what she uses to cook for a certain recipe or about how that boy I was talking to turned out to be the worst. Mothers also still love their kids even though we can be the biggest pains.

As we get older, people always say that a daughter will start becoming like her mother. Some say it like it’s a bad thing, but in my opinion, I do not think that it is a bad thing at all. I would be proud to become the successful and loving mother that I grew up with. Without her, I would not have been able to achieve the things that I have without her right behind me pushing me to be even better.

In everything I have done, my mom was always right there to support me and cheer me on. She was the first one I look for whenever something great happens. One of the moments that really sticks out in my mind was when I was a senior in high school and it was at my dance team spring show. I was just about to do my senior solo, but my audio thanking everyone that had been there for me during high school was in there, but my longest thank you was to my mom. While I was walking out, we made eye contact and she gave me a smile and the nerves went away.

Every day I realize more and more how much I am becoming like her and I love that. She’s my rock, one of my best friends and the best mother that I could have ever asked for.

To my mom: I know that I don’t tell you this enough, but thank you for everything you have ever done for me and will continue to do. Even when I’m away, you’re the person that I always miss the most. I love you and will always be your little girl.