Today is my mom's birthday and I am just sitting here thinking about how thankful I am for her. We were looking at old pictures last weekend at my great-aunt's house and I was again amazed at how much we look alike. If 2 pictures were placed side-by-side of us at the same age, it would be extremely difficult to tell which was which (of course, they would both need to be black and white or both color). When I was growing up, people would tell me all the time how much I looked like her. It was horrible at the time and I definitely didn't take it as a compliment. Now, I do. Now, I appreciate her more and all that she has done.
When my mom was my age, she had 2 teenagers who, either consciously or subcousciously, did not make her life easy. I guess most teenagers are like that. Anyway, I couldn't imagine having 2 teenagers right now, when I'm spending so much time daydreaming about the little girl inside me.
Since she had her children so early, she is now a rockin' grandma! My brother's kids love to go to her house and play. She gets out and throws the ball with my nephew, colors on the sidewalk with my niece, and is very active in their lives. They love being around her. I'm so excited for our little girl to get to know her. I'm excited for the things that they will do together and how much fun they will have with each other.
Yes, I definitely have a wonderful mom! Happy Birthday, Mom, I love you!
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