As my freshman year of college comes to a close, and Mother's Day approaches, I am reminded of all of the things I appreciate about my mom that I don't get at college. Even the smallest things a mom does become noticeable when she's not around> Here is a list of 20 of them.

1. She knows the balance of everything in the laundry.

2. She wipes the grease off of bacon.

3. She makes sure the fridge doesn't smell.

4. She grocery shops so you're rarely out of anything.

5. She kills all the bugs (especially the ones that fly around).

6. She writes you notes out of class and excuses for homework.

7. She makes sure you don't waste your life on the Internet.

8. She knows when the new episodes are on TV.

9. And she has a TV for you to watch them on.

10. She knows how long to set the microwave so the popcorn doesn't burn.

11. She keeps you on schedule.

12. She brings supplies to school for you when you forget them.

13. She takes you to get your hair cut.

14. She takes care of you when you get sick.

15. She makes sure you don't eat pizza for every meal.

16. She makes sure everything is clean.

17. She congratulates you on good grades, and reprimands you just enough on bad ones.

18. She makes sure you vacuum the carpet every once in a while.

19. She gives nice hugs.

20. She is always there for you.