Dear Mom and Dad,

As I prepare to start school again in a few weeks, I look back and reflect on my college career thus far, and I realize there are a few things I need to thank you for. I’ll start with thanking you for paying for college itself. I realize that college is a huge expense, and I can’t thank you enough for paying for it. Though that is the number one thing I’m thankful you guys do, there are a few other things I have to thank you for too.

Thank you for all the times you gave me money when I called and asked, “Can you transfer some money into my account?”

Thank you for helping me move in (sorry you carried most of the stuff, Dad).

Thank you for answering my stupid questions whenever I was attempting to do a load of laundry.

Thank you for going out with me when you came down for parents weekend (though I hate to admit it, you guys can actually be pretty fun sometimes).

Thank you for being my therapist, and secret keeper.

Thank you for trying your best to understand why I dropped a class.

Thank you for fake-believing me when I told you I’ve never skipped a class.

Thank you for having the sensor that some how tells you to call me when I need it most.

Thank you for making all my favorite meals whenever I come home.

Thank you for everything you didn’t teach me. It turns out the things I had to figure out on my own, were what helped me the most.

College is no easy feat and I’m glad I have you two every step of the way. I’ve got a lot to be thankful for, and you guys are number one. I couldn’t do college without you. I love you both.