Our parents miss us while we are away at school, but we all know that when the end of January comes around they are jamming to "Celebration" while they drive away from moving you into your second semester. Sometimes we forget to say "thank you" for all that they do for us during winter break.

So parents, thank you for...

Doing my laundry.

Especially that first load that I blew off those last two weeks before vacation. I know you know most of those were probably clean but I was too lazy to put them away. Thank you for also doing my laundry all break, you are the real MVP.

Dealing with my dirty room.

Somehow, I just can't keep it clean and refuse to fully unpack. I'm sure dealing with my clothes and shoes thrown all over my room is not exactly your ideal situation. It seems no matter how many times you ask me to clean it, I just can't keep it clean. I'm trying, really.

Delicious home-cooked meals.

After a couple months of dining hall food and frozen pizza, there is nothing like home-cooked food from mom. They also always make sure they cook your favorite meals—all of them—before you go back to school.

Letting me stretch the rules.

It is easy for me to forget that when I am under your house, that I live under your rules. You seem to always be sensitive to my feelings and letting me feel like a strong independent woman. Thanks for pretending like you didn't hear me sneak in at 1 AM.

Paying for my expenses.

I have to admit that it is quite the luxury going out to dinner or to the grocery store and not having to hand over my debit card for the bill. Us college students often forget how lucky we are to have parents like you.