I'll miss you both, but here are just a few things I have to say before I leave:

1. Sorry you had to put up with my mess of a self all summer.

My clothes are scattered everywhere, there's extra dishes, coming and going at all hours. All of my shopping bags filled with unneeded clothes, my piles of extra stuff I "think" I need for college stored away taking up half of the basement.

2. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go to college.

For the money you paid for my books, my room accessories, my tuition, my sorority dues for my first semester, my shattered MacBook computer screen (we all know that was a disaster). I can't ever repay you for what you've sacrificed.

3. Thank you for doing my laundry while I've been home.

Not having to lug my bags full of clothes down the dorm hallway to wash was a blessing. Plus, just finding the time of day to do it is hard work. Honestly after those laundry loads, I didn't need to go to the gym and just took a nap instead. I'm very grateful.

4. Sorry you have to move me into yet another apartment.

I'm a girl and a normal girl has a lot of stuff they bring anywhere with them and then even more when they go to college. But, I'm not normal, so take whatever that "lot" is and multiple it by 20, at least. I'm really sorry, I know you hate me for my closets packed of clothes and DIY decor that seems to multiple every week (I'm Pinterest obsessed). The fact that we probably need more than three cars to bring everything down is sad so I'm sending my sincerest apologies.

5. Thank you for coming and picking me up at school when I got sick.

I know the hour and a half drive wasn't terrible, but you did it so much when I got pneumonia. Thank you for convincing me to go to school close to home. It is a blessing in disguise.

7. Thank you for all the love and support.

I'll miss your hugs and kisses more than anything. Or, Dad going on ice cream runs for me when I'm sad. Thank you encouraging me when I thought I had nothing left and listening to me cry and telling me exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for not treating me like a child and helping me fight my own battles. I love you both and all the sacrifices you've made.

8. Enjoy your year without me.

I know you're secretly excited to have me gone. You'll have a clean house without all of my paraphernalia. Or, not smell my "nasty" coffee in the morning. Also, you'll have another bathroom back, which I'm truly sorry for hogging it every morning. Take advantage of not having someone eat all of the ice cream or use up all the internet watching Netflix.

I'll miss you both though, I know you'll say you'll miss me too, but it's OK, I know the truth. It's less drama when I'm not here.