I think I have the best mom in the world. Being a parent now, I realize what a great foundation my mom and dad built for me. I wasn't the easiest child to handle (especially during the teenage years) but my mom stuck by me and loved me unconditionally. Being the wife of a military man and a long haul truck driver, she was often left to raise 3 children herself and I think she did a pretty good job of juggling things around. Me and my siblings turned out pretty darn well.
Now that I'm raising a teenager, I often catch myself yelling into thin air, "I'm sooooo sorry for what I put you through, mom." And hoping she can hear me 2,000 miles away. I never knew just how annoying eye rolls could be until I had my own daughter.
Growing up my mom and dad always made sure we had food on the table, clothes on our back and a loving home. I can never think of a time when we had to do without something. At the time I probably didn't seem very grateful but as an adult I truly appreciate all of the scarifices she and my dad made for us.
She raised the bar high for me as a parent. I really try to raise my daughters how I was raised and make sure they are never in need of anything. I want my husband and I to be role models for my children just as my parents were for me.
I can only hope that I pass on the torch to my daughter's and they can continue the legacy of raising great kids.
Happy Birthday, mom. I love you!!!!
1 comment:
very sweet - I loved that...
looks like she wore so many hats that now - well.. she can branch out into her own style!! :O)
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