A Letter to My Mom

MY Mom is the Best Mom ever!  It's true, no other can match you.  I was not always the easiest child and I can freely admit that now.  Now that I'm a Mom.  Being a Mom is HARD.  Who knew??  (I know, you tried to tell me.)  There have been so many times since I became a Mom that I have called you just to say "I'm sorry".  Mom, I'm so sorry for everything I did to cause you worry, anger, exasperation as you worked endlessly to raise a good responsible adult.  I hope that there were some moments in there that  made you proud.  You are a Mom with an infinite amount of Love, Patience, Kindness and Selflessness.  You were always there when we were growing up.  Always the safe place for me, Elizabeth and Jay.  You raised three great kids and have managed to stay sane.  I love you Mom.  I look up to you.  I hope that I can be half as good a Mom to William because of everything I learned from you.  There are times when I open my mouth and you jump out.  It's OK.  It's great and it makes me smile.  It gives me hope that everything will be OK and I too might be able to raise a good, responsible adult.  If I'm really lucky I will keep my sanity also.  So, Happy Mother's Day to the Best Mom ever.  You are the best because you are my Mom and the very best Mom for me!!   I love you!