mommy

I know it was Mother's Day yesterday but I was a little busy. Don't worry, I phoned my mommy, but I just wanted to express my appreciation here.

Dear Mommy,

Thank you so much for:

• carrying me for 9 months
• giving birth to me
• listening to me when I call home crying
• supporting me in all my pursuits growing up, such as singing lessons, piano lessons, volleyball, soccer, and whatever else I was involved in
• telling me how you feel about the people I interact with (such as friends that treat me badly or other....people...who will not be named....haha
• giving all your kids daily and weekly jobs - it taught me to love clean houses and how to work
• showing me that girls don't have to be wimps and that, in fact, we are an intelligent and able gender
• putting up with all my whining and complaining, not to mention all the whining and complaining of your other children
• never yelling at us - if you ever did then I can't remember when
• telling me that I can do anything I set my mind to
• sitting with me for hours on end helping me with math, physics, and whatever other homework I had at the time and being patient with my frustration
• typing my assignments out when I didn't know how to type fast
• keeping up with technological advances such as texting - that's awesome!
• taking the family on vacations
• living within your means
• supporting me in my band
• giving each child exactly what they need even when we think we need more
• giving me countless cuts and colors :)
• sewing too many outfits to count
• having the family sit around the table for Sunday dinners
• curfews
• always being there for me and all your kids

I love you Mom!

ps. I know it looks like I'm copying Arianne, but I'm actually copying Alex from last year haha.