Thank you for teaching me everything I need to know about life. From teaching me how to tuck my shirt into my jeans correctly, to tips on saving money for college. I wish I could put it into words to explain all that you do for me, well I guess I kind of am right now. I know that I would not be here without you, literally. You have gone through so much in your lifetime and I simply cannot understand how you do it, you are truly the strongest person I know. You always go out of your way to make sure Claire and I are satisfied. Even just talking about our days makes mine 10 times better. 

We have had ups and downs throughout these teenage years of mine, but we always make it out fine in the end. Whether we have a dumb disagreement about stealing eachother’s clothes, or an actual fight about something very unreasonable. It can get quite intense at times, to say the least. 

Our relationship has grown immensely and kind of separated in a way. Maybe it is not necessarily a bad thing, separating I mean. We still know each other better than anyone else, even when we doubt each other. I believe that you truly are my best friend, even if it does not seem like it all the time. I adore that you are always honest with me and always willing to hear my side of the story. I love the little things we do together, even if it is something silly like cleaning the kitchen or going on a little shopping trip. 

One of my favorite memories was from the old house, when we would bake all the time and try so many new recipes. We always messed up the first batch and it was a miracle if we didn’t. Another one of my favorites was around Christmas time, making a variety of treats to bring to our friends and family. Besides cooking, more often than not we were picking out outfits for each other at the old house and almost always hating it. That was always a fun aspect because we could just laugh about it and move on. It was fun trying on different styles of clothes especially because our styles are the complete opposite. 

Thank you for supporting me no matter what decisions I make. From helping me with my growth in piano, and always cheering me on in gymnastics, even though I sucked at it. I could always count on you for anything, no matter how inconvenient or unreasonable it was. I will never be able to repay you for all you have done for me and actions can not express all the love I have for you. You are so strong, beautiful and so loving. I love you more than you will ever know. Thank you again, Happy late Mother’s Day.