Hey Mama,

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for everything you have done for me. You raised me to be a lady, even though I don't act like it sometimes. We hit our heads together a lot and fight more than some mothers and daughters, but we do get along. You are one of the kindest, funniest, and the most trusting person I know. I don't say it often enough, but thank you for everything that you do for me.

Thank you for taking me to all my dance classes.

Thank you for never giving up on me.

Thank you for teaching me how to be compassionate.

Thank you for never letting me keep myself down.

Thank you for never letting me down.

Thank you for sharing my love of One Direction and Harry Styles (sometimes I think you're a bigger fan than I am).

Thank you for letting me make my own choices.

Thank you for pushing me to do my best.

Thank you for being there when I need you (even when I say I don't).

Thank you for sticking up for me.

Thank you for letting me be myself.

Thank you for letting me make mistakes.

Thank you for being my friend when I felt like I had none.

Thank you for putting up with my attitude.

Thank you for never letting me forget I am loved.

Thank you for entertaining all my crazy ideas.

Thank you for letting me bring Harry dog into our lives.

Thank you for letting me keep Harry dog in the house.

Thank you for forgiving me when I mess up.

Thank you for being you.

You have never failed me in any way, even though I try to prove to you I don't need you. I do still need you, even though I won't admit it to myself sometimes. Thank you for everything Mama.

I love you!

Love,

Em