Usually on Mother’s Day I write some sappy post about when I become a future mother (View last years post Here.) But this year I wanted to pay tribute to my own mother because she deserves it and she’s made me the women that I am.

There are a lot of different qualities that I have picked up thanks to my mother over the years, we  may not always have the best relationship, but when it comes down to it, she raised me, she supports me, she made me. I got it from my mama.

I got it from my mama: Independence. The number one thing I got from my mama is my independence. She raised me on her own, taught me that sometimes you won’t have the world in your corner and for that you’ll become someone who is fiercely independent and strong. Being a single mom of a premature baby who would have health issues for their entire life is not an easy feat. Her independence inspired mine and I’m beyond grateful for it.

I got it from my mama: Selflessness. My mom would work countless jobs just so that I could do gymnastics and cheerleading. Giving up her weeknights and Saturday nights to work a second or sometimes third job just so I could do something that made me happy. Her perseverance inspires me. Always cooking me food that she absolutely hated or buying me groceries that I didn’t need but wanted. Staying in Utah for years when all her soul wanted was to move somewhere with warmer weather. Driving me 30 minutes to school every single day so I didn’t have to transfer schools in the middle of my Sophomore year of high school. Telling me that I needed to enjoy my teenage years and not work until I absolutely had to. Watching her do all of this growing up instilled giving all of my effort unto others in me. My mom always gives me everything she has and it’s something I attempt to do with all of the people I interact with. Not because it’s an easy thing to do but because I know how much of an impact it can make in another persons life. I cannot wait until the day that I get to work hard so that my children can play the sports they desire to. Showing them an example of being selfless that was taught to me by my own mother.

I got it from my mama: Determination. I almost want to say stubbornness instead of determination because oh boy is my mom stubborn. But that quality lead to her determination. Not only with me but with so many other aspects of her life. She always goes after what she wants and it reminds me to do the same.

I got it from my mama: Obsession With Concerts. If you know me, you know I LOVE concerts. Just last week, my mom and I went to two concerts back to back. My love for concerts all stems thanks to my mama. She’s been taking me to concerts since I was 3 years old. It’s our thing. We will buy concert tickets a year in advance or go on the night of to purchase tickets on a whim. Her love for concerts taught me to appreciate music and the feeling you can have while experiencing it live. I was asked the other night as I was walking into Pink, “How many concerts have you been to?” Well for both my mom and I don’t have an answer for that because we’ve been through so MANY. And the number will only go up from here.

I got it from my mama: My love for movies. My mom loves going to movie theaters, I bet she goes twice a week and is always up to date on the latest films. Her love for the movies might be a little more than mine, but it’s a fun activity that we’ve always done together. She’s always the first to critic a movie or tell you not to go to one, which I think is hilarious!

There are so many different qualities that I got from my mama, I just wanted to take the time to share a few on this Mother’s Day. Mom, if you’re reading this I want you to know how absolutely grateful I am for you and all that you’ve done for me throughout my life, fights and all. You will always be my rock and the person I call when I need something. I’ve gained so many things from you and there are no words to put that into perspective. I love you. Love always, Your Miracle Baby.

Go tell your mamas how much you love them! Happy Mother’s Day!