Dear Mom,
Today you turn 50 and I would never know it except for the fact that I turn 30 in just four months. I am glad that it still makes you smile that I call to sing Happy Birthday at 6 am. It makes me smile that you are smart enough to turn off the ringer, because you don’t want to be awake at six am on your birthday. Even when it's me singing. It makes me feel special that you still say that you don’t really feel your age until my birthday hits.
It’s amazing that we are where we are now in our relationship. That through all the tough times, and there were plenty. That I can now admit that all those years ago when you were handing out advice, you were indeed correct. THERE I SAID IT .. You were RIGHT! I should have listened more, and talked less, but we both know that my path wouldn’t be where it is now.
You are truly my best friend, and I’m not just saying that because it’s the “pc” answer. I look around and look at the relationships that others have with their own mothers and think how lucky I am. I know that I can call you in times of tears, fears, and laughter. That you allow me to start a conversation with “I know I am probably being irrational” and you will listen anyway. I also love the fact you still have no problem on hanging up on me when I take it to far. Of course in the heat of the moment it might not be as nice.
I hope today that you know more than any other day how much I love you, and how much you mean to me. I hope today you know that turning 50 isn’t about getting older, but getting better. I hope that you know that when I turn 30 we can whine about being old together.
I love you.
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