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51 Reasons I Thank My Mom

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51 Reasons I Thank My Mom
Rosa Rodriguez

For as long as I could remember, it has always been my mother and me taking on the world. Over the years the relationship I have with mom has changed in so many amazing ways. She is more than my mom, she is my best friend and the sister I never had. And now at 21 years old, I can finally appreciate everything she has ever done for me. I couldn't thank you enough for everything you do and are to me. I love you mommy, and heres to you!

Thank You

1.Thank you for giving me this beautiful life.

2.Thank you for always tucking me into bed.

3. Thank you for grounding me.

4.Because it taught me what was right and wrong.

5.Thank you for always reminding me to stay humble and kind.

6.Thank you for smiling even when you didn't want to.

7. It made me believe everything was going to be okay.

8. Thank you for being strong.

9.You were strong for the both of us.

10.Thank you for being a single mother.

11.Thank you for putting me in every sport possible.

12.Thank you for always believing in me.

13.And for wiping away my tears.

14.For being my number one fan.

15.Thank you for saving the last bite.

16. Even though i know you secretly wanted it.

17.Thank you for making me wear a jacket.

18. Even when I thought I was too cool for one.

19. Thank you for buying me a puppy.

20. He's now our best friend.

21.Thank you for letting me steal your clothes, shoes, make up, and hair products.

22. Thank you for understanding.

23. Thank you for gossiping with me like you were my best friend.

24. And for chasing me around with a "chancleta" when I was being a brat.

25. Thank you for having a baby at 19 years old.

26. Because we grew up together.

27. Thank you for always wanting more for me.

28.Thank you for marrying an amazing man.

29. Because now I have an amazing (step) Dad.

30.Thank you for loving me.

31. Even when I felt like no one did.

32.Thank you for sticking up for me.

33. When I couldn't stick up for myself.

34.Thank you for being my rock.

35.And for letting me be YOUR rock.

36.Thank you for never letting me settle.

37.Thank you for cooking my favorite food.

38.Even when you came home late and were tired from work.

39.Thanks for sneaking into my bed and cuddling with me.

40.Thank you for always picking me up from school.

41.Thank you for always finding a way.

42.When it seemed like there were none.

43.Thank you for your silly snap chats.

44.And for the little letters you send with every package(I keep every single one).

45.Thank you for choosing me to be your bridesmaid.

46.Thanks for making me proud to say "That's my mom!"

47.Thanks for making me laugh until I cried.

48.And for always hugging me even after the worst arguments.

49.Thank you for being best friends with my best friends.

50.Thank you for being my mom AND dad.

51.Thank you for being my first true love.

There is so much more to be thankful for but here are just a few to remind you that I appreciate even the littlest things. Even though I might not always show it, I love you beyond words and I am so happy you are my mommy. Here's to us and the beautiful friendship we have made.



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