How understanding she is and how when I come home I can just talk to her about my day and she'll listen to me. It's like having a constant companion and friend to talk to. She really listens to me.

I got a nice necklace from my Step-Mom and my Dad for my birthday this year. I love it because they gave it to me and it was so heartfelt. It's the first nice piece of jewelry I've ever gotten. I love wearing it and I take really good care of it. It makes me so happy because I think of them and how excited they were when they gave it to me. They made me feel really special.

The best thing about my Mom is how she's always willing to try new projects. When she finds a project she wants to do, she gets excited and usually goes over the top but its always worth it!

My senior class ring was not only worn by my Mother but also my Grandmother. Every time I wear it, I think about the places its been and the years its seen because its been through the generations.

Thanks Mom for always going above and beyond for Anthony and I. For driving us everywhere, helping with homework, late nights studying, waking us up when alarm clocks don't work.... A little goes a long way!