Mother's Day- May 11th

Thank you for 34 years of being my Mom. Thank you for everything. Thank for the opportunity to pass every bit of wisdom and knowledge that you have bestowed upon me, on to my children. Thank you for giving me life so that I may pass it on. Thank you for the tireless hours that you gave to me, rocking me, caring for me, loving me, crying for me, praying for me, supporting me, working to support me, fighting to survive for me, and the list goes on. Thank you for being my mom. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you the happiest of days today Momma. Happy Mother's Day! I love you to the moon and back (a thousand times, plus a few more)...

Amy

May 10th

Thank you for being a survivor- my hero!

May 9th

Thank you for meeting us in Key West on our honeymoon. Not many people can say that they hung out with their parents during their honeymoon. Haha. :)

May 8th

Thank you for talking me into going to Homecomings and proms, even when the person I wanted to go with didn't want to go. I'm so glad that I have those memories with my friends.

May 7th

Thank you for taking both of my boys to Dollywood/Gatlinburg with you and Dad. You created memories with both of them that they will never forget.

May 6th

Thank you SOOOO much for disciplining me! I never thought in a million years that I'd say that, but thank you so, so much.

May 5th

Thank you for putting up with me through my high school years, I know I was not the easiest person to deal with, especially during those times when I was not getting along with a certain person.

May 4th

Thank you for saying you are proud of me, I like hearing it.

May 3rd

Thank you for teaching me to respect myself and those around me. To hold always hold my head up high and be grateful for the things I have.

May 2nd

Thank you for letting me spend so much time with my grandparents when I was growing up. I will forever cherish those memories. Thank you for letting me eulogize Grandad at his funeral, it is something I will forever remember as well. I have so many memories of him, I am a better person today because of him. So much of him is reflected in you, it makes me smile just to think about it. :)

May 1st

Thank you for letting Jordan fly to Florida with you when he was younger. He had an absolute blast flying with Grammy by himself.

April 30th

Thank you for accepting all of my collect calls during that summer when I was in Mississippi. I can't even imagine how you felt.

April 29th

Thank you for taking us to Dollywood and dancing in the aisle during the shows. I'll never forget how embarrassed Kimmie was!

April 28th

Thank you for worrying about me still to this day.

April 27th

Thank you for letting all of my friends stay at the house the night that Ms. S died. It was so good to have everyone there together, we all needed that.

April 26th

Thank you for giving me my beautiful cross necklace on my graduation day.

April 25th

Thank you for not telling me I was crazy to get married so young. I knew the odds were against me, but I knew I was doing the right thing.

April 24th

Thank you for not making me be a "girly girl" and instead letting me wear umbros and t-shirts. I eventually got a little better...

April 23rd

Thank you for getting me a birthstone ring for my 13th birthday.

April 22nd

Thank you for taking us to the Melbourne or Jensen Beach malls to shop so we could find different things than everyone else.

April 21st

Thank you for teaching me to play solitaire (even if I can only win like once in a blue moon).

April 20th

Thank you for making me laugh so hard the night we tried to put Daddy's desk together (or even tried to get it up the driveway).

April 19th

Thank you for letting me drive your bright blue Neon around town when you didn't need it. I always thought I was so cool!

April 18th

Thank you for letting me come to your office and "work" when I was younger.

April 17th

Thank you for teaching me how to make a pot roast.

April 16th

Thank you for flying up here and being here the week of April 16th, 2007. It is still one of the hardest weeks when I think back on my teaching career. I'm so thankful that you were here with me and for me.

April 15th

Thank you for loving me no matter what size I am. Big, little, fat, skinny, etc. You see me as the same daughter no matter what, and your love is always, always unconditional.

April 14th

Thank you for finding me the best allergist in all of the Treasure Coast when I was so sick.

April 13th

Thank you for proving over and over again that dynamite does in fact come in small packages.

April 12th

Thank you for teaching me that when the going gets tough, you just dig your heels in and get to work.

April 11th

Thank you for brushing my hair and not being gentle so I now have a tough head.

April 10th

Thank you for talking me into carrying a purse.

April 9th

Thank you for talking me into trying (and liking) sour cream and guacamole (and yes, this post is on Daddy's birthday because it was from when we would eat nachos in the mall when you guys would go on dates).

April 8th

Thank you for buying me a birthday cake every single year and always singing "Happy Birthday" to me no matter how old I was.

April 7th

Thank you for singing Cyndi Lauper out loud in the car with me when I was a kid.

April 6th

Thank you for flying up to visit as often as you can.

April 5th

Thank you for teaching me how to balance my checkbook.

April 4th

Thank you for teaching me to stand up for myself.

April 3rd

Thank you for always standing up for me.

April 2nd

Thank you for putting me on the swim team when I was young and teaching me not to be afraid.

April 1st

Thank you for allowing me to go away to college.

March 31st

Thank you for introducing me to Lori and teaching me that friendships can be lifelong.

March 30th

Thank you for taking me to the orthodontist and getting my teeth fixed. :)

March 29th

Thank you for talking me in to going to Grad Night my senior year.

March 28th

Thank you for always having gum in your purse.

March 27th

Thank you for teaching me how to load and unload the dishwasher properly.

March 26th

Thank you for letting Kimmie and I fight, but also making us work it out when we were younger.

March 25th

Thank you for being "one smart woman" and keeping me from fighting in high school. I always knew you were smart, but looking back on it, you really did know what you were doing...

March 24th

Thank you for coming to my rescue the first time Jordan threw up in the car, I don't know that I could have cleaned it up on my own. Haha.

March 23rd

Thank you for driving up to Virginia with me and helping us move. I know it was hard for you to have us moving 12 hours away, but it meant so much that you were willing to help us in our new venture.

March 22nd

Thank you for sitting through and traveling to every VBHS football game to watch me at halftime. I always knew right where to look for my biggest supporters.

March 21st

Thank you for always sitting through Jordan and Caymen's soccer, basketball or football games when you are in town. They absolutely love having their Grammy there to support them.

March 20th

Thank you for letting me go to Haiti my senior year, it was truly a life-changing experience.

March 19th

Thank you for sending me sweet notes and packages when I was in college, sometimes they are what got me through the day.

March 18th

Thank you for helping me pick out my prom dress and for helping me find it on sale (it was only $25 remember?).

March 17th

Thank you for allowing me to be a "Daddy's girl" and for teaching us that love deserves a 2nd chance.

March 16th

Thank you for allowing me to go on a road trip with Sarah to Nashville, it was something that every teenager should do and you allowed me to experience that!

March 15th

Thank you for always encouraging me to write, it is so therapeutic for me.

March 14th

Thank you for teaching me that I don't need tons of makeup, or hairspray, or anything else. I can just be "me" and people will accept me.

March 13th

Thank you for loving me even when my attitude stunk (which I know can be quite often).

March 12th

Thank you for always trusting in me, even after the terrible child that I was. As I developed into a teenager, I really did try to do everything right. I never wanted to do anything that would cause me to lose your trust and I really appreciate you always trusting in me, it always meant so much to me.

March 11th

Thank you for almost being too worried to allow me to go to Haiti.

March 10th

Thanks for my first electric razor, I remember thinking it was the coolest thing ever!

March 9th

Thanks for taking us to the Ocean Grill Christmas party, it was always so fun!

March 8th

Thank you for not getting too mad when you found out about my first tattoo.

March 7th

Thank you for giving me a car in high school, even if it was a hooptie!

March 6th

Thank you for letting me watch "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" thousands and thousands of times when I was growing up.

March 5th

Thank you for flying up for the boy's birthdays every year. They absolutely love it and look forward to it each and every year.

March 4th

Thank you for being a "cool" mom when I was in high school so that all my friends wanted to hang out at our house. :)

March 3rd

Thank you for taking the boys shopping for their birthday presents when you come to visit.

March 2nd

Thank you for making me cute barrettes for my hair.

March 1st

Thank you for teaching me about modesty.

February 28th

Thank you cheering me on in numerous swim team meets, baton competitions, pageants, etc. Your support was always what kept me smiling.

February 27th

Thank you for teaching me that valuing myself was so much more important than making poor decisions when I was a teenager. I'm a much better person today because of it.

February 26th

Thank you for buying me that stupid light spin thing at Disney so I could yell, "pull over" in the back seat repeatedly (and yes, I was in my 20's)...

February 25th

Thank you for teaching me how to fold a bottom sheet (what a pain in the butt)!

February 24th

Thank you for telling me from the start that Adam was "the one" for me. I'm glad someone talked some sense into me... ;)

February 23rd

Thank you for being vested enough in my career to want to get to know some of my students and co-workers. They absolutely love meeting you.

February 22nd

Thank you for taking a road trip with me from Virginia to Florida.

February 21st

Thank you for coming to every single chorus concert, no matter how boring they might have been.

February 20th

Thank you for putting me in swim lessons as a kid.

February 19th

Thank you for never letting me think that I couldn't do something. I have always felt like I was capable of doing anything I put my mind to.

February 18th

Thank you for letting me fish off the pier with Daddy in Mississippi.

February 17th

Thank you for being brave enough to move to Florida and start a new life with Kimmie and I.

February 16th

Thank you for knowing when to walk away from one marriage and when to enter into another marriage.

February 15th

Thank you for teaching me to do laundry.

February 14th

Thank you for always being my Valentine, through heartbreak and heartache I have always known that you were there for me. You've sent me flowers and balloons on the Valentine's Days that I didn't think I would make it through. Now you continue you to send my boys sweet treats and they get so excited. Thank you for always being the best Valentine anyone could ask for Mom. <3

February 13th

Thank you for telling me you love me everyday.

February 12th

Thanks for sewing each and every rhinestone on my baton costumes. I know it took hours and you never complained a bit. Each one of my costumes was AMAZING!

February 11th

Thank you for driving me all over the Treasure Coast to find silver, sparkly shoes to go with my prom dress my senior year. They were absolutely perfect!

February 10th

Thank you for coming to pick me up in Tallahassee when I hurt my knee.

February 9th

Thank you for letting me wear "tucky-in" shirts.

February 8th

Thank you for tying my shoes extra tight when I was little.

February 7th

Thank you for french braiding me and all my friend's hair on Friday nights.

February 6th

Thank you for teaching me to drive stick shift.

February 5th

Thank you for teaching me how to clean a bathroom.

February 4th

Thank you for supporting my Mickey Mouse addiction.

February 3rd

Thank you for marching in the July 4th parade with me as a kid.

February 2nd

Thank you for putting me in baton lessons.

February 1st

Thank you for marrying Daddy and giving love a 2nd chance.

January 31st

Thank you for buying me a new bike when I was in 5th grade, and a bike alarm that made the coolest sounds! I LOVED IT!

January 30th

Thank you for waking up super early to fly up here, today you are coming to visit! YIPPIE!

January 29th

Thank you for not allowing me to settle, ever...

January 28th

Thank you for taking me to Disneyworld, that is where I fell in love for the first time.

January 27th

Thank you for letting my kids push you through the hotel on a luggage cart.

January 26th

Thank you for wearing my picture on a button every Friday night as you cheered for me in the stands at VBHS games.

January 25th

Thank you for teaching me how to shop the sales.

January 24th

Thank you for making me say "ma'am" and "sir" while I was growing up, it is such a polite mannerism.

January 23rd

Thank you for teaching me about strength.

January 22nd

Thank you for putting me in modeling classes.

January 21st

Thank you for teaching me how to pop my gum.

January 20th

Thank you for allowing me to climb into bed with you when I was 19 and afraid of a thunderstorm.

January 19th

Thank you for always having the perfect shaped shoulder for my head to fit on.

January 18th

Thank you for going sledding down the hill in my backyard.

January 17th

Thank you for being a Daddy's girl and showing me that I can be too. :)

January 16th

Thank you for allowing me to spend time with my Grandparents in the summers, those are some of the best memories that I will always cherish.

January 15th

Thank you for always fighting for what you believe in.

January 14th

Thank you for showing me that Adam was my soulmate and that I deserved the happiness that he brought into my life.

January 13th

Thank you for loving your Grandkids the same way you have loved Kimmie and I, with a HUGE heart.

January 12th

Thank you for buying my kids gifts so when you get off the plane they have a "prize" waiting for them (even though having their Grammy here is prize enough)!

January 11th

Thank you for texting me everyday.

January 10th

Thank you for not making me be a "girly girl" all the time.

January 9th

Thank you for getting my car painted in high school.

January 8th

Thank you for the matching Coca-Cola outfit you bought me to go with Lori's, it is still one of my favorite memories with her!

January 7th

Thank you for my Strawberry Shortcake bedspread.

January 6th

Thank you for french braiding my hair.

January 5th

Thank you for always making sure my shoelaces were EXTRA tight.

January 4th

Thank you for teaching me how to chew with my mouth closed.

January 3rd

Thank you for teaching me to twirl baton.

January 2nd

Thank you for loving me even when I didn't love myself.

January 1st

Thank you for giving birth to me Mom, you truly loved me before anyone else in this world.