Happy Mother's Day

My mother (like most) has worn many hats over the years. She has been a poop-cleaner-uper, a disciplinarian, a nurse, an educator, a confidant, a "what-are-you-thinking-don't-quit" kind of supporter. She allowed me to be furious at her when she forbade me go swimming at midnight with my friends in high school, she let me cry rivers of tears and snot onto her shoulder when the first boy broke my heart, and when the whole world laughed, she never stopped supporting my ridiculous dreams.

She's the kind of mom who doesn't hesitate to confront someone in a crowded Vegas casino when an obese lady blatantly shoved my brother and I. It's become one of those infamous stories... a circle formed as my mom chased down the culprit and screamed "Don't you EVER touch my kids!!!"

She pushes me to be better. When we were little, all she ever cared about was that I did the best I possibly could. It's still something that I hear to this day... "Just do the best you can". She's the kind of mom who would support me if I wanted to run for president. She would be at every speech and every appearance, with pins and buttons. And noise makers. And that ridiculous tongue roll that used to embarrass me in high school.

We don't agree on everything. And the same stubbornness she gave to me sometimes stands in the way of understanding each other, but I hope you know how much you mean to me Mom.

I would not have done the things I've done and been the places I've been if you hadn't pushed me, supported me, and loved me the way you have.

Freshman year of college. I called at least once a week in tears. She never gave up on me

The naming of "Hungry Man"

I don't know how she does it... We (my brother, dad, and I) constantly tease her, call her names, and make fun of her. But through it all, she is always able to laugh at herself and make yet another hilarious joke.

The most recent picture of us: Vegas February 2012

 Thank you for everything Mom. I love you, Happy Mother's Day.

On top of that, my parent's just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary!