Today is my mother's SIXTIETH birthday! I can't be with her, so I thought I would post sixty things I love about her. Happy birthday, Momala!
Sixty things I love about my mom.....
1. She's my mom.
2. Her hair - it's very soft.
3. The way she laughs.
4. She is loyal.
5. She has one of the most giving hearts I know.
6. She is extremely smart.
7. She genuinely cares for others.
8. She's not afraid to admit a mistake.
9. She's a survivor.
10. She preserves tradition.
11. I LOVE spending time with her.
12. She forgives me when I screw up.
13. She likes a good joke.
14. We make good memories together.
15. She learns from her mistakes.
16. She's very organized.
17. Her love for football makes me smile.
18. She matches her clothes well (including her socks!)
19. She knows the value of a dollar.
20. Her hands.
21. Her house is very clean.
22. She teaches you to put things back where you got them.
23. She would give you the shirt off her back.
24. She can sing on key!
25. She makes a point to know what you're interested in.
26. She is extremely generous.
27. She doesn't wear polyester pants. :o)
28. She doesn't force me to play Monopoly or Cribbage or Backgammon anymore. Yay. :o)
29. When she does something, she does it wholeheartedly.
30. She likes theatre.
31. She (and my dad) gave me hazel eyes.
32. Despite all the odds, she never gives up.
33. She's a very good driver.
34. She is real. What you see is what you get.
35. I like talking with her.
36. She makes a point to spend time with me, even though she lives four states away.
37. She's always there when I need her.
38. She isn't lacking in common sense.
39. She places a lot of value in her family and friends.
40. She loves God.
41. She knows how to harmonize well.
42. She's not afraid to show emotion.
43. She plays Yahtzee with me.
44. I love shopping with her!
45. She and I have our own special traditions.
46. She has a really cool birthmark. Don't know why, but I've always liked it.
47. I like the face she makes when she's thinking.
48. She misses me.
49. She loves me unconditionally.
50. She treasures things you give her.
51. She tries hard to make everyone happy.
52. She LOVES her grandson.
53. Our relationship just keeps getting better!
54. Being with her makes me truly happy.
55. She strives to be good at whatever she does.
56. She is extremely good at math.
57. If she doesn't know the answer, she finds it.
58. She is BEAUTIFUL inside, and out.
59. She's funny. :o)
60. She makes me want to be a better person.
I love you, Mom.
