And just so everyone is aware, after a quick search I have realized that I don't have ANY pictures of just me and mom since Lyla was born.... this is officially the last one! All pictures either have Lyla or Em in them! hahaha
I love my mom dearly. I would not say she is my best friend, she never wanted to be my best friend, she is my mom. She always likes to tell me, "there are just some things a mom doesn't want to know" whenever I start to get carried away and share just a little bit too much information about something. No, I wouldn't call her my best friend, but I do talk to her more than anyone else in my life. We talk on the phone, text, email, whatever the form of contact may be at least once a day. And on the rare days that it doesn't happen, I always feel a little off until I talk to her.
I have learned a lot from my mom over the years and she is still teaching me new things all the time. She taught me not to take things too seriously, what seems like such a huge deal right now isn't going to matter a year from now. She has taught me to be honest, there isn't any good that can come from telling lies. The truth will always come out in the end. She taught me to enjoy reading. She taught me lots of basic things too, how to do laundry, how to drive, although she did forget to teach me how to cook... but I guess there is still time for that!
We are a lot alike when it comes to some things. Her and I prefer to plan our outings around what, where and when we are going to eat. If we are going out for a day of shopping, we decide where to go based on what restaurants are near which stores! We both have a very warped sense of humor. When I still lived at home we used to love to watch beauty pageants on tv and make fun of the dresses and hair and how they would answer different questions, we also get the same fun out of watching the Olympics!
We are also quite different. I have only heard my mom say swear words very few times in my life. When she does, you know its bad. I on the other hand talk like a sailor (I think I get that from my dad)! I like to go out and be in crowds, she would much rather stay home.
She always had funny rules for us growing up, some examples:
You could only have a band aid if there was blood. If you want one just for the feel better aspect, forget it!
When you are sick, you should eat eggs. Don't know why, but that's what we do.
When we were learning to drive she would always say "Watch your speed....". Yes mom, I'm watching it get faster, thanks for pointing it out... haha
My mom has set a pretty high standard for me to live up to as a mom, but I'm doing my best! I just hope someday Lyla can have same the respect and love for me that I have for my mom!
