mother, i love you.

[some] reasons why i love my mom and nominate her for the 'best mother ever' award:

. she doesn't make fun of me for all the frozen yogurt i consume

. she doesn't get mad when i tell her something 'new' i learned even though she's been telling me for years i.e. eating my fruits and vegetables

. she gets spontaneous and goes to concerts last minute with me

. she doesn't think she knows everything [even though i think she does]

. she listens to me complain about things that are kind of ridiculous and quite miniscule in comparison to real life problems

. she always sounds excited to talk to me on the phone, even when it's the fifth time i've called her that day

. she calms me down and lifts me up in a way no one else can

. she likes to be lazy and watch movies with me

. she is incredibly selfless and gives up more than i could ever know for everyone around her

. she freaking gave birth to six kids

. i could always count on her being there when i got home from school

. she tells me i'm pretty

. she taught me to always say please and thank you

. she still loved me when i was going through serious high school/early college brat phase

. she gave me a pretty name and freckles

. she taught me that i am a daughter of our heavenly father who can do anything with the help of the savior

i love you mom! thanks for being my best friend. 

and happy mother's day to all the woman reading this, you've been inspiring to someone, and probably to me as well.