Dear Mom,
Do you know how much I love you? Do you know that you're my hero? Well, I do, and you are.
Happy birthday today! I hope you're having a wonderful day. I hope this year will be even better than the last.
I was thinking about you today. Remembering all the things that I love so much about you. Here are a few, in no particular order:
You love to have fun. You're always game for a girl's night out, watching a chick flick, or getting a pedi. I love that about you.
You can do anything. I know, I've witnessed some of the amazing things you've done. I love that about you.
You are an amazing cook. The pies, desserts, dinners, Mexican food, basically anything you make is delicious. I love that about you.
When I was young and in high school you would let me stay home and have a "mental health" day, even if I wasn't really sick. I love that about you.
Another time when I was young you took me out, just me, for my birthday. That was a big deal. I love that about you.
When you come to visit me you're always willing to get Thai food. I love that about you.
When I need you, you come. No matter what. I love that about you.
When I had my first baby, you were there right next to me to comfort me. I love that about you.
You painted a beautiful portrait of my boys for me for Christmas. I love that about you.
You let me get married when I was 18 years old. You understood that it was the right thing. I love that about you.
When I was a little girl you put candy pees and carrots on my plate to try to fake me out. I love that about you.
When I need to know what to make for dinner, you always have a good idea. I love that about you.
You made the most beautiful wedding dress I could have ever wanted. I love that about you.
You and dad got married in the temple. I love that about you.
You take your temple covenants seriously. I love that about you.
You have always stayed firm in your faith. I love that about you.
You know that staying true to your beliefs will always get you where you want to go. I love that about you.
You have have always practiced what you've preached. I love that about you.
When I was a little girl you helped me learn to read from the pages of the Book of Mormon. I love that about you.
When I was a little girl you made me an amazing baptism dress. You let me pick out the pattern and the fabric. I love that about you.
When I was little I remember the first time you took me to the store to buy a Sunday dress. I was about 10 years old. I can't believe that you made all those dresses up to that point, and so many after. I love that about you.
When I was little you would put Tabasco sauce on my tongue when I said bad words. I love that about you.
You love being with my kids, and it shows. I love that about you.
When I was a baby you used to sing lullabies to me, and you still sing the same lullabies to my babies. I love that about you.
You love to do yoga. I love that about.
You laid most of the flooring in your home. I love that about you.
You serve everyone around you. I love that about you.
You're always checking in on people, making meals, or helping people out when they need it. I love that about you.
You're loyal. I love that about you.
You say that you're bad at math, but I don't know anyone who can calculate yardage better or quicker than you. I love that about you.
You're beautiful. I love that about you.
You're skinnier than me, and have cuter clothes. I love that about you.
You have a beautiful voice. You can pick out a harmony and sing it out. I love that about you.
You're not afraid to tell me to what to do. You're still my mom. I love that about you.
You've got some great dance moves. I love that about you.
I can talk to you about anything. I love that about you.
You always make time to talk to me when I need you. I love that about you.
Mom, you're the best. Thank you for being you. Happy Birthday!
I love you,
Stacy
