MOMS R US

WHERE WOULD I BE WITHOUT MY MOM?

WHERE WOULD ANY OF US BE (ASIDE FROM THE OBVIOUS -- LIFE ITSELF)?

There is nothing more precious on our planet, I believe, and more important, than a loving, giving mom, the one true constant and ever-present beacon.

A mom who sticks up for you when the school principal says you're a jerk, who guides you with wisdom, who listens when you need to talk, who holds you while you cry.

Whose constant show of compassion teaches you that most beautiful of things, caring. Who kicks you in the butt when you need it (but gently), who lets you learn a lesson the hard way.

Who spoils you sometimes and makes you believe in yourself, but who questions you enough so you don't take anyone for granted. Who helps you develop a conscience and so much more.

Thanks Mom.

Thanks for letting me climb trees whenever I wanted.

Thanks for letting me live on the wild side and allowing me to return.

Thanks for letting me run away 100 times a week -- and always come back.

Thanks for always telling me, "Oh, dry up!" And letting me laugh about it.

Thanks for reining in my bad temper.

Thanks for not disowning me when I pulled Mrs. Davey's dress down.

Thanks for forcing me to pass typing in Grade 9.

Thanks for telling me I WOULD grow...and smiling with me when it happened.

Thanks for letting me fail Grade 10 French and NOT coming to my rescue.

Thanks for helping me survive those first few lost loves...and every one since.

Thanks for 100 million other moments and things that have made me me.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM.

365 DAYS A YEAR.