Happy You Day, Mom! (Late)

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. I did the obligatory Facebook post complete with a picture of my mom & me. I’m not a big fan of rambling on Facebook. Every now and then I’ll have a slightly longer post (i.e. my Teacher’s Appreciation Day shoutout to my dad), but typically, I keep it short. Hence was the way with my Mother’s Day post. Yet as I spent lunch eating with my parents and reading others’ Facebook posts, I realize that if anyone is worthy of a ramble, it’s my mom. So I wanted to write about her. And say thank you. So, mom, thank you…

…for introducing me to Steel Magnolias. I love you more than my luggage.
…for letting me crash at your house and steal your cable and your food and play with the doggies at least twice a week.
…for giving me advice in my life struggles. And for not saying “I told you so,” if I don’t listen to your advice.
…for being my chips, queso, & margarita partner in crime.
…for understanding and valuing my love language, Quality Time, and hanging out with me even when you don’t want to.
…for letting me ramble incessantly about topics and tell you stories of which I’ve almost certainly told you before.
…for teaching me to be unapologetic about who I am.
…for telling me the harsh truth, even when I don’t want to hear it, aka when I “look a little rough.”
…for binge watching HGTV shows with me! Team Shiplap.
…for being my best friend.

Mom, I don’t tell you enough about how much of an influence you (and dad) have made on my life. I wouldn’t be half the woman I am today without your fierceness, strength, and loyalty rubbing off on me every day of my life. Thank you.