It's a cliche for girls to say their mom is their best friend once they get older. But who could you be closer to than the woman who gave birth to you?

Some girls in their twenties call their mom every day for everything. I am no exception.

My dad makes fun of me for it, often calling me a baby and mocking crying sounds. I hear him groan when she walks through the door still chatting it up with me.

"I knew it was her," he says.

Since I respect their marriage, I hang up. That doesn't stop me from calling the next day. I am beyond grateful for the few minutes we spend discussing our days and upcoming events.

Often, it's her listening to me complaining about nothing.

My mother is a wonderful listener. She's listened to me talk about my desire to travel if my dog pooped that day, friendship drama and more. My mom's always there when I need to vent. She lets me figure things out on my own and never forces her views on me. If she can offer her advice, she does and I feed on every word my Queen gives.

Exodus 20:12 says "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."

As I got older, I was able to understand my mother more. I appreciate the personality traits and values she has passed on to me. She is passionate, bold, unapologetic and everything I aspire to be.

Other things she's passed on: I’m 15 minutes early to events. I stash food in my purse. I buy shoes just-in-case I need them. I could live out of my car for 3 days.

My mom created me and decided I was enough. We share an incredible bond and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. Thank you, mom, for being what I need.