Happy Mother's Day

What can I say about my mom? People cherish and love their moms for tons traditional reasons that you hear about every mothers day. I love you for all those reasons, but mostly, I love you for the non-traditional ones.

For pushing me out of the boat and telling me I couldn't get back in until I got up. It wasn't until I had kids that I appreciated how hard it is to make your kids do things that they are afraid of and don't want to do.

For making me read and then feeding my reading habit with thought provoking books that weren't always the "safe" choice.

For taking me skiing even when I didn't really want to go- until I wanted to go, and still being better than me for a long long long time. Though, I think I finally caught you.

For being an independent thinker and making me one too. You created a whole family of independent thinkers that I enjoy talking to and spending time with.

For making me know that I didn't want to be the mother who sat on the side lines, I want to be right in there with my kids having fun - because that's where you were.

For making me feel like I need, and can do everything. People all the time tell me I do too much, but I still don't think I measure up to the memories of all the stuff you did with/for me.

For making me a runner. Yes, I think you are to blame. When my 50 something mother said she was running a 5K- It inspired me to want to too.

For losing it and then finding your way back. When I'm on the edge I know if I fall off I can get back too. (Come on, you know I couldn't leave it out)

I love you Mom.