Most people would never have the courage to thank their parents, but I wouldn't be half the person I am without my amazing parents. I'm incredibly thankful for mine for never loosing hope in me and for giving me all of the love and support in the world consistently.

I have learned so many great life lessons from my parents, and from being an only child.

1. When ever I was losing hope in myself, you both kept pushing me on and kept telling me how proud you are of how far I have come.

2. Being an only child was never easy but you both should me the benefits of being an only child.

Even if it meant teaching me that you can't take anything in life for granted

3. All of my favorite adventures were earned.

I was always told that I wasn't going to go on an adventure to a new place unless I got the best grade in school.

4. Each year I grow older you both spoiled me, but I learned that being spoiled is not something I have enjoyed as much as I get older.

I realized now how much you really need that money to help us survive.

5. If I would have had a sibling, I would have never learned the life lesson I have learned.

6. If you would have had another child, I would have never learned the way a real man should treat me.

7. Being an only child made me aware of my surroundings, and made me see that people could use a helping hand once in awhile.

Even when they say, "no, Im fine .I promise."

8. I would have never known that the strongest bound of love is held between a mother and child.

9. I also would have never learned that getting a happily ever after is the hardest thing to get.

10. I would have never known that having a parents approval when dating is the most important in the world.

11. I also would have never known that if a guy treats his mom with respect, then he will definitely treat the girl they are dating with respect.