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12 Things You Know If Your Mom Is Your BFF

She's given me life, and a lifelong best friend- HER

Brooke Albright

Jul 24, 2017

Rowan University

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12 Things You Know If Your Mom Is Your BFF

Brooke Albright

What's better than having your Mom as your best friend? I'll answer that for you- absolutely, positively nothing. She's giving me the best nineteen years of life- which I'm so lucky for- but she's also given me 19 years of pure friendship and someone to tell all my secrets too. I don't even know where to start, but here we go:

1. She'll always have your back.

It's so easy to get your Momma to hate someone you hate. I mean seriously- no one hurts her baby...EVER. She's probably the only person who will blatantly hate someone just because you do. It's great, but it's also a process because if you ever like someone again get ready for 21 questions (and not the fun kind).

2. Answers honestly when you ask: "Do I look good in this?"

After all, just like what she wears reflects on you- what you wear reflects on her. If your Mom is your BFF you know that she will never let you go out looking like a slob. Even if she doesn't say anything- her eyes do the talking. She's your #1 critic and don't worry- you're her's too.

3. She always knows the right things to say and do!

Most of your friends ask their Mom for permission, you ask for advice. Going through a break-up or some girl drama? Your Momma is your free therapist. It's like she went through this exact moment before- and practiced the words that just spewed out of her mouth- a built in psychiatrist. "Want some frozen yogurt?"

4. She's the first person you call when something good happens.

"OMG, Mom guess who got the Job!!!". She's the first person you want to let in on your juicy life and hearing her excitement behind the phone is probably one of the best feelings too. But, she's also the first person you call when something bad happens- like the fourth time you had the stomach flu since you left for college.

5. You borrow each other's clothes.

Don't hate my momma cause she's got more style than your momma. You always find her peeking in your draws or jewelry box for some goodies and vice versa.It's totally not embarrassing to tell your girl friends that it's your mom's shirt cause you probably picked it out for her. "Hmm, I think she got it from Forever 21 actually, it's cute right?"

6. It's nearly IMPOSSIBLE for you to lie to her.

"Just tell her you're sleeping at my house.. she'll never know" Yeah, that might work for you but..she knows my lying face. It'll never work. It's like trying to tell when Pinocchio lies....yes, impossible.

7. She shows you love on LITERALLY everything you post on Facebook!

"Aw, look at my beautiful daughter". It doesn't matter what you post you can always count on your Mommy to show you, love. Whether it's a selfie, your odyssey articles, or even just a post about your day- she's there to give you the "loved". Thanks, Mom!!!

8. Your other friends wish they had a mom like yours!

"Your mom is the coolest"- yeah I know. Sometimes your friends even start to call your mom theirs. She's there to pour you and your girls a glass of wine or make you some comfort food. It's like a dream come true.

9. She knows all of your friends and has opinions of all of them.

Even the ones that she hasn't met. She knows all of your stories, and literally just gets vibes off of all of them- and she's ALWAYS right. If you haven't gotten to the point to realize that she is right...just wait...just wait.

10. You (at least once) have canceled plans to hang out with her.

"Nah sorry, my Mom said No" because she is so much more fun to be around than those snobby girls that talk about each other at ANOTHER party. LAME. I'd rather stay in and watch movies with her and listen to Bon Jovi all night.

11. You fight A LOT

But, you'll probably make up within the hour, it's honestly no big deal. You say things you obviously don't mean- I mean your BFFs you have to at least have one fight.

12. You've gotten drunk with her....at least once

The best wing women and marg maker is my mother. The best heart-to-hearts is when you can barely talk and you're just consoling each other. She's your favorite person to get drunk with because there's ZERO drama.

I mean like who wouldn't want their Mom to be their Best Friend?

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12 Things You Know If Your Mom Is Your BFF

She's given me life, and a lifelong best friend- HER

1. She'll always have your back.

2. Answers honestly when you ask: "Do I look good in this?"

3. She always knows the right things to say and do!

4. She's the first person you call when something good happens.

5. You borrow each other's clothes.

6. It's nearly IMPOSSIBLE for you to lie to her.

7. She shows you love on LITERALLY everything you post on Facebook!

8. Your other friends wish they had a mom like yours!

9. She knows all of your friends and has opinions of all of them.

10. You (at least once) have canceled plans to hang out with her.

11. You fight A LOT

12. You've gotten drunk with her....at least once

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

Don't Be That Person

1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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