Dear Mom,

In honour of Mother's Day, I'd like to give a shout-out to the amazing mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers, and any other types of mothers out there! Now on with the letter to mine in particular.

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Obviously, this letter will be sentimental and focus on how great of a mom you are. But first, some reasons why you are the most embarrassing mom around!

• Constantly asking Google to play Mamacita by The Black Eyed Peas

• That yellow top that looks like a tablecloth - you know the one...

• Tries to one-up yourself on April Fool's day

And last, but certainly not least...

• Your ability to turn every flat surface into a dance floor

Now on with the eye-watering goodness!

Do you remember when you and dad forced me to go to that lame dinosaurs theme park with Grandma and Grandpa? I must have been five, and the promise of a Spongebob Squarepants computer game was enough to convince me; until I stepped foot in their house. I barely knew them at the time, and the thought of being apart from you broke my heart. I carried around a funny picture of you the whole time and slept with it under my pillow. False memories exist, so this may be fabricated, but that was the first time I was away from you for longer than a few hours. I imagine it must have been just as hard leaving me. (Even if it wasn't, don't tell people! It throws off the whole vibe of the letter).

Fast forward 17 years, and here we are. I've grown up, travelled alone, and lived alone. It didn't get any easier. Frequent phone calls and visits became the custom. I eventually moved back in, and me nagging you was the new norm.

It's funny how behaviour changes based on circumstance. I am definitely known to throw a tantrum, and I can only assume that was true at the age of five. But the minute you sent me off to grandma's or I moved out, everything changed—no more yelling or fights; all appreciation and love. I forgot about you nagging me about putting away my toys or having cups in my room. I just needed my mom.

I guess what I'm trying to express, although poorly, is that I'm sorry for the yelling and fights. Every day should be filled with that same love and appreciation from when we were apart.

You have always taken care of me. You know when I've been crying and when I've been lying. You've done and sacrificed so much to give me the life I have now. (YES, including that three thousand dollar trip to China... ). I couldn't have asked for a better mom. I am so glad to have you in my life.

P.S. I hope you read this at work and cry. It would truly make my day. I love you.

Wholeheartedly yours,

Hunter

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Leave a comment telling me about your mom and her embarrassing habits!