Dear Mom,

There is not a day that I am not grateful for you. However, there are plenty of days that I take for granted the unconditional and selfless love you have showered me with all these years. Every pep rally, dance recital, or competition, you were always the front line of my support system. Even during everyday life, you would go out of your way to make my life easier or to cheer me up when I was down.

There is a reason that you are the first person I call after every success and especially after every failure. You constantly remind me of my strength and capability to achieve whatever I set my mind to. You had faith in me during times when I did not have faith in myself. Your constant encouragement helped me become the person I am today.

I have watched you be a supermom my whole life. You balance family, friends, and work life like a pro. Even when you had some down moments, you always seemed like you had everything together. I forget that you are human too and need (deserve) a pep talk every once in a while.

So, here are a few reminders of why you are an amazing person and mother.

1. You are beautiful inside and out.

These are words you live by in every area of your life. You do whatever it takes to get the job done. Watching you put in extra hours and striving for perfection taught me the importance of going the extra mile.

2. You are an example of a true friend.

People come to you for advice and lean on you because of your unwavering loyalty. No matter the situation, you constantly have your friends' backs.

3. You are genuine to others and to yourself.

I am honestly jealous of your ability to not care what other people think. You stick to your morals and don't let any person sway you from your true self.

4. You are a brilliant problem solver.

Whether it is at work or helping me figure out how to properly store my Eggos, no challenge is too big (or small) for you.

5. In a world where many are OK with “settling” you attack each and every day.

You showed me that there is always room for improvements and to learn from every mistake. "Average" is not a word in your vocabulary book.

6. You may be small, but you are mighty.

From standing up for yourself to breaking up a fight in order to protect your friend's child, you are one fierce lady. I am glad to have you in my corner.

7. You leave a positive impact on everyone’s life.

I don't know a person who says they were better off not knowing you. You push people to be the best they can be and help them reach their goals.

8. You are the best role model.

You managed to make a name for yourself in your career while taking care of the family. You showed me how to be a strong woman and fight for my dreams. Most importantly, you showed me the importance of being my true self.