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40 Things Your Mom Did That Made Your Childhood One of a Kind

When you think about growing up, you remember all the things that your mom’s done for you over the years. She gave you everything, she’s the reason you are who you are.

Now that you’re older, you take a step back and realize you appreciate her so much.

  1. She gave you the gift of life.
  2. She’s the kind of mom you can truly look up to.
  3. She’s your biggest supporter and has always wanted you to follow your dreams.
  4. She always tucked you into bed.
  5. And she brushed your hair helping you always look your best.
  6. Even to this day she never fails to give you unconditional love.
  7. She made many sacrifices for you to have a happy life.
  8. Her patience is unlike anyone else’s.
  9. She taught you how to treat people the way you want to be treated.
  10. You can’t even begin to count the amount of times she’s been there for you.
  11. She’s seen you at your worst and still loves the real you.
  12. She helped you feel comfortable in your own skin.
  13. When you were a little girl, she changed your diapers and cleaned up your messes.
  14. She always stopped what she was working on and listened to you.
  15. She taught you how to lend a helping hand to those in need.
  16. A mom made you understand how to use your manners.
  17. Whenever she needed something for herself, she put you first instead.
  18. She was always there to catch you when you fell.
  19. She’ll be there for you no matter what regardless of how old you are.
  20. Let’s be honest, she really didn’t want to wake up that early to take you to school in the morning but she always did with a smile on her face.
  21. She helped you pick out the perfect outfit for your first day of school.
  22. And bought you the perfect dress to go to your prom.
  23. Even though she consistently worries too much she’s always looking out for your best interest.
  24. She taught you the definition of the “work hard, play hard” lifestyle.
  25. She’s always stuck to her word and wants you to never give up hope.
  26. She’ll be extremely blunt with you even when you don’t want to hear it.
  27. There’s nothing better than your mom’s homemade cookies.
  28. She filled out a crazy ton of paper work for you.
  29. A mom is there for children to dry their tears and help them face their fears.
  30. She instilled values in you and taught you right from wrong.
  31. She was constantly waiting for you, whether it was at your practice, the doctor’s office, or outside the dressing room.
  32. No complaints ever came out of her mouth. Ever.
  33. She was there at every school event you participated in.
  34. She took care of you whenever you were sick even when she suspected you were faking sick, so you wouldn’t have to go to school.
  35. Even now she always knows how to cheer you up and build up your confidence.
  36. She put up with you on your bad days and your bratty teenage phase.
  37. And even bigger thank you to your mom for making you a meal every single night.
  38. And even surprised you with cute little notes in your lunch box.
  39. She raised you as a little girl to become the strong woman that you are now.
  40. And even at the age you are now she’s still your number one fan.

She’s the best mom you could ever ask for.