It is easy to forget how lucky we are to have mothers in our life. Sometimes, we take the best things in life for granted! I feel like I always forget to tell my mom how grateful I am to have her. I am one out of four kids that she raised, and looking back, I realized that she was super mom! I decided that in honor of Mother's Day, I would list six things that I want to thank her for.
1. Raising Us
I was definitely not an easy kid to raise. From my punk phase to my party phase to my "struggling artist" phase, I definitely gave my mom a run for her money. But she stood beside me every step of the way. I definitely will be eternally grateful for that.
2. Driving Us Places
I remember my little sister and I had SO many dance classes and after school clubs. My mom would always be there to drive us, and she never complained. She would always play our favorite music in the car, and make every trip fun. Those are some fond memories that I like to look back on.
3. Cooking For Us
My mom would always like to have themed dinners. She even put little placemats on the table and would light candles to make it seem extra nice for us. I can't imagine how much time and effort she put into these meals, and she did this every day for us. Every day!
4. Girl Talk
My mom always gave me the best advice when I was younger. I felt like I could trust her with anything. To be honest, I still tell her everything. The best part is, I know I won't ever face any judgment from her. She always provides a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. It is nice knowing that I can always have someone to confide in.
5. School Events
Let's be real - no one cares if I can play Hot Cross Buns on a clarinet that I rented online. But my mom did. Every little recital, open house, or art walks, my mom would always attend and be the first to applaud.
6. Moral Support
Whenever I felt like I was making every mistake in the book, my mom would be there to make me feel better. She showed me that there is no such thing as hitting rock bottom -- there are only opportunities for new beginnings. Even when I felt like I pushed everyone away, my mom was always there to show that she would never leave.
There are so many more things that I could say about my mom. I think these six things pretty much shape how she was as a mother and a person. I always forget to thank her for the many ways that she helped me through my life. I will always be grateful to have her! Never forget to remember how awesome your mom is. After all, you wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her.
