Friends will come and go, but moms are forever.

In elementary school, we find our 'starter' friends. Elementary friends are easy. There is usually no major fighting. Plus, no phones so you MUST spend time with each other and actually talk face to face. There's no drama with each other, or boys. It is all just who took your crayon and who your mom will let you invite to your birthday.

Middle school is where the drama kicks in. For example, middle school is the stage where girls will learn to fight over boys or cause drama with friends. The best rule to always follow: never hang out in an odd number. Each friend group has the pot stirrer; when you find them, get rid of them. Middle school is the worst. Some kids will have phones, and some do not. Also, if your mom says you shouldn't hang out with a certain friend, listen to her and don't hang out with them.

Then comes high school. You lose touch with some middle school friends and make new friends. Now there are cliques. It's hard for people like me who get along with everyone, so your friends with everyone. High school friendships are easier because when things fall apart, there is someone else to hang out with. You can go home and cry to your mom and listen to her weed out the real friends.

College is where you find your real friends just to call your mom about them later. Before I started college, I was warned that I would lose touch with my high school friends. I have never heard something so accurate in my life. I love my college friends so much. Everyone in college is looking for friends, so it is easier to find the best ones.

Throughout all of the stages of friendship, my mom has been there. My mom is my best friend and I wouldn't want anyone else as my best friend. I know I can always count on my mom to be there for me. I know I can trust my mom with anything. Whenever I need to complain, cry, laugh, or just talk, I know my mom is the one to call.

We also have the same taste in movies and TV so that's a bonus. We can disagree without grudges. Another bonus is she makes the BEST chicken. My mom is always right about everything. I love spending time watching Judge Judy every day with my mom. I wouldn't want it any other way. I love you, mom.