I will be the first to admit that my mom is my best friend. When I look back on the friendship that I have formed with my mom I remember a time when I thought that I “hated” my mom. But to be honest, that was when I was in middle school and I think that everyone went through a weird phase at that time in their life.

I wish I could take back all of the bad things I used to say about her back then because now I realize I was just being a stupid middle school kid. But then I realize how amazing our relationship is now and I would not change it for the world. Now that I am pretty far away from home it is hard adjusting to not being near her everyday. Over the summer, I would just stop by her office with a Starbucks and we just sit and talk. Or some days I would feel extra nice and giving so I would take her lunch. It is the moments like this that I miss. Really I just miss her in general.

Even though I miss her, I know that she is just a call away. A call is not as good as a hug from my mom. Also, she gives me the best advice. Talking to her about anything and everything is what makes our relationship so amazing. Her birthday is coming up and I am so sad that I wont be there to celebrate. We don’t do anything too exciting, but it is still nice getting to spend time with her and celebrate. What I am trying to say here is that cherish the relationships you have with any of your family members because they are the greatest relationships you will ever have.

P.S. Mom if you are reading this, I miss you and I love you. You are the greatest mom ever.