today is a very special day // it's my mom's birthday.
this is the third year i won't be in my mom on her birthday and it's kind of sad. there's something special about seeing your mom on her birthday and doing everything extra special for her.
my mom is a rockstar. for the past 23 years of life, she has always made my birthdays extra special. every year she comes up with a different theme for my sisters and i and decorates the dining room with that special theme and birthday presents. she makes our favorite dinner and does everything in her power to make sure it's a perfect day for us.
the birthday thing isn't the only thing that makes her a rockstar; she's pretty much perfect in my eyes. she is the sweetest woman you've ever met -- she would do anything for anyone, even if she doesn't know you that well. she is a major people pleaser and feels guilty asking for help from anyone. she is the best cook and loves to throw parties and entertain people. she always puts other people before herself, even when she's sick or overwhelmed. she never complains about anything [not that she has much to complain about -- she has the best husband, three nearly perfect daughters, and the cutest dog in all of A-town] and doesn't let other people's bad moods affect her. she tries so hard to make other people happy. she gives the best advice and always makes me feel like i'm the greatest person ever. she is encouraging, optimistic, personable, and motivating. she has been, and always will be, my number one fan. she constantly amazes me with her generosity and desire to make everyone around her feel like they are the best people in the world. she is uber complimentary and is definitely wins the best-dressed award, even if she wears her lulu's 24/7.
my only hope is that i can be half of the mom she is. she is also incredibly gorgeous, so there's hope for the future :)
happy birthday to you, mama suze. i love you the millionest <3
