Not all of us are lucky enough to say that our mothers are also our best friends. I know it's a blessing that I get a two-in-one kind of deal with mine; so here's to you.

Dear Mom,

From scraped knees to broken hearts, sugar highs and drunk hugs, staying up late with me to figure out homework and comfort me through stomach bugs: you've been there through the ups and downs of my world.

You've been my cheerleader both literally in my world of sports and figuratively in getting me through life. Whether I've lost my keys or my mind: you always know where to find it. You're my rock when I crumble and I honestly don't know where I would be without you.

Beach days, traveling the globe, laughing till we cry, movie nights, dancing in the kitchen, shopping days and all the memories that fall in suit: I'm so thankful.

It isn't easy being a college student these days. With classes, boy drama, friend drama, having a job or internship, always feeling broke, mental health and physical health wearing you down and all the in-betweens: but you've never given up on me, no matter how much I've stumbled. Thanks to you I've (nearly) transitioned into adulthood. And while I'll never truly fly from the nest, I can now stand on my own thanks to you.

I know the things I share with you can be TMI at times, but as my best friend, you get to hear those lovely things; as my mom, you just don't want to. While I may make mistakes along the road, your voice does still haunt my conscious (and probably always will).

No friend or boy can ever take your place and I'll always be "momma's little girl." I know I don't say it nearly enough but I love you very much and I appreciate all that you do.

XOXO - Your Biggest Fan