Mom,

Words do not even begin to describe the appreciation that I have for you. It is no secret to this world that you are one of the most beautiful human beings to ever walk this earth. I would bet my life that I am not the only one that feels that way. The light and love that you bring to a room is nothing short of irreplaceable.

Thank you for laughing with me so hard that we fall to the floor with tears streaming down our faces.

Thank you for making me get up and be productive even when it's the last thing I want to do.

Thank you for changing what we're having for dinner just because I'm picky.

Thank you for the surprises that make life a little more exciting.

Thank you for the fights because they showed me how petty it is to try to hold a grudge against someone that loves you more than anything else on the planet.

Thank you for the vacations that gave me the chance to have adventure in my life.

Thank you for hopping from field to field and school to school to make sure you caught part of each of us kiddo's sports games.

Thank you for not being afraid to tell me how it is and always keeping my best interest at heart.

Thank you for hugging me a little tighter and a little longer when you know that I need it.

Thank you for giving me unlimited data and not the other 3 siblings of the family, you sure know how to make a girl feel special.

Thank you for the traditions that give every special occasion a special meaning.

Thank you for doing your best to put my pieces back together when a teenage boy breaks my heart.

Thank you for working your hardest to make sure our family is provided with everything we could ask for and more.

Thank you for believing in me and making sure I know my worth.

No matter how many times I've yelled at you, slammed my bedroom door, attempted and failed to give you the silent treatment, came home late, made excuses, not done what you told me to do, etc,, know that I am sorry for anything I have put you through and that I am forever grateful for your unconditional love. It takes a strong woman with a full heart to put up with me and there is no one I would rather have to guide me through this roller coaster they call life. I learn something from you each and every day. It's because of you that I am who I am today and I would truly be lost without you.

Thank you for being you. I will never stop loving you with everything in my being.

XOXO,

Your dearest Brianna.