Day Three-Mom & Dad

I want to start off by saying how incredibly blessed I am to have 2 very dynamic and special parents. We have been through a lot as a family, and I believe that I have learned from every trial and tribulation that has been brought my way.

Momma,

I want to start by saying, I love you. You are one of the strongest women I know. To come from where you did, and to have gone through what you have, and still be standing today, makes me so proud to be your daughter. You are a feisty one. A good mom is one that the boys are afraid of! And, I am pretty sure that you have scared all but a few of the boys that I have brought home! It's ok though, they weren't winners anyways! I love that you tell me straight up when I am wrong, selfish, bratty, or any other undesirable traits, because you care and want me to be the best me that I can be. For that, I am so appreciative. Thank you for always having the best interest of me and bubba in mind. I will never be able to fully express the gratitude I have for you and for all you have done for me. But please know that I love you, I appreciate you, and I am proud to call you my mom.

You are the definition of a selfless person. You give to others even when you have nothing to give. You do the right thing, even if it means sacrificing something very important. These are things that I have observed and maybe not commented on, but I have definitely made note of the acts of kindness and graciousness you exhibit.

We have had our fair share of ups and downs, but I know that no matter what I have going on, I can always count on my momma to be there for me, to listen to me, to put me in my place, or to teach me a lesson. I love you with every fiber of my being and I know that I will always be your baby girl. I will always be available to listen or help. I know I may not make that very obvious sometimes, but I am working on it. You are my rock, and I love you.

BACK!!!!

Daddy,

You are the goofiest man I have ever met. You have so much love for me and I am so thankful that I have such a great Dad. You have provided me with so much love and support throughout my life, and I am so glad! You have tried many times to teach me things that would make me a well rounded young lady, and they just haven't worked...like changing the oil, checking car fluids regularly, CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT BALANCE! I don't know how many times I had to overdraft my account, to finally get the message. I know that must have been so frustrating to you, but you saved me each and every time. Each time came with a little lecture about how I needed to be more responsible, but in the end, I was going to have to learn my own way.

I love how you are always willing and ready to listen. And when you do listen, I get your complete and undivided attention. I am so appreciative to have a father like that.

I am excited to live with you this next year and have a grown up father/daughter relationship. OK, yea I know, I really don't think it will change that much because I will always be the baby girl. Such a terrible mindset! I need to break it...but I just don't know how. Your Mike Cole analogies always make me laugh. I think one of these days you are going to turn into him. NO!

Thank You for being an amazing daddy. I love you.