Disclaimer: this video is absolutely hilarious and a look into the college mama's mind.

OK so chances are you are sitting near your phone. Maybe it is in your hand or on your lap or next to you. Wherever it is, pick it up. Now go to your favorites and press the contact of the people who helped get you into the dorm room you're sitting in right now, aka mom or dad, (or maybe it was grandma and grandpa who got you there!). Whoever it is, CALL THEM FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE.

This hilarious mother made this video for her son so that he would "remember" her. And I think she has a fantastic point. Our parents give up everything and anything for us. They bathed us, clothed us, fed us, played with us, drove us to 466 activities, stayed up late for us, cleaned up our puke, hosted sleepovers for us, made dinner for friends who came over, cried for us, went to every sporting event, every dance recital, every parent teacher conference, every chorus concert, etc. BASICALLY they gave up so much of their own time to be with you.

And finally, you're off at college. Mom and dad are either empty-nesters or are just one child short in the house. I know it seems so cool and great to be living it up at school. But your parents are in a bit of an anxious state now. They are wondering when you are going to call next and if that call is going to be a good or bad call. More importantly, your mother is worried sick that you aren't getting enough to eat or making friends or going to class. She is desperately trying to not text or call you first because then it makes it seem like she's worried (and she doesn't want you to shy away cause she's wanting to check on you every single day).

So please, for the sake of your mother and her grey hairs (and your father who is trying to tell her to just relax); pick up your phone and call her! And don't just call her today. Call her every two weeks or every week or at least once a month! She just wants to know that you're okay. Of course, she wouldn't complain if you told her about your week and how your new friends are and the next time you plan to come home...

For now though, just call. Tell your parents that you love them and that you're surviving. You'll be thankful you did some day.

P.S. To my mom and dad: you're welcome for the daily phone calls and many meltdowns I have given you the last three years. You've never had the pleasure of no phone calls from me... but maybe far TOO many phone calls! (You raised a special one, Mom and Dad.