Mother's Day

 My Mom used to

make separate dishes for my picky-eater sister

instead of making a dish for herself.

"Why do you do that?" We'd ask

"One day you'll understand" She'd say

My Mom would wake up early to pack my lunch

and put notes in my lunchbag:

"I love you"

and 

"You can do it!"

My Mom is

smart, creative,

gentle,

and funny.

She can talk with her hands like she's doing 

sign language.

My Mom would stay up all night

to nurse a sick child,

then worrying about a late teenager,

 and now talking to a struggling young adult.

I don't think she's ever gotten much sleep.

My Mom is someone who

made up songs and rhymes

to help us remember

numbers and facts.

I still sing my 6's to the tune of london bridges! 

My Mom likes

coffee creamer

bagels

and cupcakes

but always serves everyone else first,

second,

and last, then is left with none.

When my brother notices and offers his piece,

"No, you eat it, I'm not hungry!" She says.

My Mom 

can speak 

with her eyes.

One look

 and we knew we were in trouble.

My Mom 

learned to skype,

text,

and even gave facebook a try

Just to communicate with us.

My Mom

is still the first person I call when I'm sick.

Even though she's on the other side of the country

and can't do anything for me,

I just want to hear her voice.

My Mom 

is such an amazing individual

Everyone she meets falls in love with her.

The park, the school, the grocery.

Oh, the grocery.

Happy Mothers Day,

Mom.

One day, I hope to be a Mom

so that I can be to someone else

the Mom that you were

to me.

I love you!