Your son and I have been dating for almost three years now and I just wanted to say thank you for everything.

From the very beginning, you have treated me like one of your own. You would even buy me my favorite cookies and soda so when I would come over I could have them, as well as always welcoming me into your home with open arms. Never have I felt unwelcome in your home. I’ve only have felt love from you and the rest of the family.

From hearing tons of childhood stories and seeing tons of baby pictures, I know that he was a handful but I can’t thank you enough for raising him to be the person he is today.

Your son is my biggest fan, best motivator, the best boyfriend, my best friend and the best person I’ve ever met. He has made me extremely happy from the very beginning. And I owe all of this to you.

Thank you for teaching him how to treat women how they deserve to be treated. He has always treated me amazingly. He has always gone above and beyond for me and I know he got that from you because you are the same way.

Thank you for bringing the Hallmark Channel into his life at a young age, so now when I turn it on, he’s used to it.

Thank you for raising him to be ambitious, hard working, determined and motivated to do anything he sets his mind to. I know if he sets his mind to something, he will make it a priority to reach his goal. That is one of the many things I love about him because when I see him so ambitious to do something it rubs off on me.

Thank you for always including me in family functions. Not once did I ever felt that I did not belong. I always felt like I was part of the family.

Thank you for being my “onliest friend.” Through this relationship I gained a second mother who I know I could talk to if I need someone. Or I know I could pick up the phone and call you just to talk about anything. I know I could go somewhere with you and not have your son around and only feel like I’m hanging out with my “onliest friend.”

Thank you is showing me how one day in the future to treat a potential girlfriend. I’m not a mother, but one day I plan to be. You’ve taught me to be a humble, loving mother to the new person in my son’s life. How you’ve treated me has shown me how I should be one day in the future.

One of the most important things I have to thank you for is trusting me with your son. I know he means so much to you and in your eyes he is still your baby. But I will continue to do everything I can to make him happy.

I could go on forever about how thankful I am for raising such an amazing young man. I just wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done to make him who he is because I wouldn’t want him any other way.