Friday, January 2, 2015

Thanks, Mom



-for  dance parties in the kitchen
-for always knowing what to say
-for giving me self confidence despite my big nose and teeth
-for always coming to the rescue
-for being yourself
-for your sense of humor
-for your love of musicals
-for teaching me to be myself
-for giving me independence
-for chocolate molten cakes
-for Celine Dion
-for your hard work
-for your love of crafts
-for our ESP
-for my brother
-for your voice
-for taking me to church
-for supporting me in everything
-for loving Tanner
-for accepting me
-for being hard on me when I needed it
-for Mexican pinwheels
-for letting me have meltdowns
-for listening to my rants
-for being honest with me when I didn't want to hear it
-for the gift of gab
-for not being afraid to get dirty
-for your round face
-for not letting me take myself too seriously
-for laughing at me when I accidentally shave my eyebrow off
-for movies like Practical Magic & The Holiday
-for letting me do your hair/makeup
-for watching all my plays and musicals
-for loving me even when I disappoint you
-for understanding me
-for telling me when something is unflattering
-for shopping with me
-for being my +1 at uncomfortable events
-for beach trips
-for James Taylor
-for not letting me cry over stupid boys
-for not letting me settle
-for your love of trivia
-for vanilla bean frappes


I want to be you when I grow up.