It’s winter break and you’re finally home. There’s nothing quite like getting off the plane in a familiar airport and walking through the front door of your house. And sure you knew you had been missing home but maybe you hadn’t realized ALL of what you had been missing…

1. Your mom cooking dinner for you.

Because no one makes dinner better than your mom—especially not you.

2. Your dog.

Obviously you miss your pets, but you may not have known you were having withdrawals from your furry friends until they met you at the front door wagging their tails.

3. A laundry machine that works properly.

Finally! Your clothes can be dry after one round in the dryer and they won’t smell like an overused washing machine.

4. Your bed.

You’ve been missing your sheets more than almost anything else and your mattress that’s sunken in to fit your shape perfectly.

5. A fully stocked refrigerator.

Because living at school means you’re starving all the time; but when you come home, momma always has some snack around the house.

6. Your high school friends.

There aren’t any people like the ones who knew you with braces and bad haircuts. And when you all get together it gets pretty rowdy.

7. Your closet space.

Honestly, it’s obvious apartment and dorm room closets don’t cut it.

8. DVR.

Although you may plan your class schedule around your favorite show while you’re at school, when you’re home, there’s no panic because you have the wonderful ability to record live TV.