to my mom.

When I was little you taught me how to tie my shoes—you taught me that the bunny runs around the tree, once, and then it jumps through the hole. 

You taught me that a penny is worth 1 cent and a nickel, 5 cents and a dime 10 cents and a quarter 25 cents--and how the green paper is something that you can use to buy all of the coolest trinkets from the good, old dollar tree. 

You taught me that the cookie dough is better than the actual cookies

And you taught me that even when someone was mean you treat them how you wish they treated you because everyone deserves to be treated kindly. 

Mom, you taught me so much.

When I was a teenager you taught me that knowledge and personality were the most beautiful things about a person.

You taught me that sometimes boys are mean, but who needs boys anyways.

You taught me that working hard in school will be hard, but it will also make real life a lot easier. 

You taught me that I should make my dreams a reality because what is the point in having a dream if you don’t at least try for it.

Mom, you taught me so much.

Now I am graduating.  In 24 days I will be out of high school.  On March 2, 2015 I became an adult.  At the End of August I will be moving out and living on my own.  I am starting college.  I will be an EMt, CNA, Phlebotomist, and I will work in the hospital.  I will eventually go off to medical school, and I will reach my dream of being a surgeon.  I’ll travel and hopefully I’ll aspire to everything I can be.  At some point you’ll give me away to the best gentleman I can find, and someday I’ll teach my daughter what you taught me.

Mom, you’ve taught me so much… but I’m still learning More