Happy Birthday Mom!

I'm sure no one will believe this (jk), but I was a HELLION when I was younger. My red head rage was at it's peak. I told people what I wanted, when I wanted it, where I wanted it, and that was that. I would claw Britni's face, hit Madison (with full force) with my dinosaur doll when he snored, scream hateful things at my mom when she tried to brush my hair, glare at people on planes, yell at my great grandma, etc. I don't know how any mom would put up with it. My own mother was about ready to give me away to my Grandma. I don't blamer her. Thankfully my Grandma was a miracle worker and managed to (through herbal remedies) drain some of the copper from my system. My hair got a little less red, my eyes turned a little more green and a little less copper, and I calmed way down. From then on I was an Angel. Not really. But I was way better. My mom kept me and I'm glad she did.

My mom is a Grizzly Bear Mama. If you dare to cross her kids she will murder you most ferociously. In the first grade, my evil teacher whom I hated, made me write sentences because I put my head down for seriously two seconds while watching a documentary about crystal formations. I was such a tiny little kid and that TV was so freaking high! My neck was killing me from looking up. So I put my head down to rest it for a second and she called me out in front of the class and made me write sentences. I was oh so shy. This experience freaked me out big time. When I got home I was miserable and couldn't believe I had gotten in trouble. My mom knew something was up with me. So she asked me what was wrong and I told her through tears what had happened. She got on the phone and I don't know who she talked to but I know they were getting their butts verbally kicked. I felt better much better :)

My mom always did super special things for us on our birthday. She made us whatever we wanted for breakfast and dinner. She also made whatever cake we wanted. Even if it was one with the backstreet boys on it or a Halloween themed cake, or angle food cake, whatever you wanted! In Junior high she came to school and decorated my locker, she set up a surprise date with my crush when I turned 16, took me to a backstreet boys concert, there were always balloons and banners, etc. She made us feel like a Queen (or King) for the day.

My mom and I eventually did hit a rough patch. At the time I thought she was trying to control me and be a royal pain, so I distanced myself from her in every way possible. Now I know she was just trying to stop me from feeling horrible heartache. I'm glad that phase of my life is over. Cause I function the way I should and waaaay better when my mom and I are best friends.

Today is her birthday. She was up at the crack of dawn catering an event for friends. This is what my mom does. She loves to do things for people. Especially when it involves making them something yummy. She is the most deeply caring person you will meet. You have a friend for life, no matter what, if you keep her close. She's amazing at what she does and she does A LOT. She lost her own mom last New Years Eve and has made it a goal to be just as amazing as she was with her grand kids

. She's already done it and continues to do it on a daily basis. Her mama would be and totally is proud of her. Without a doubt.

Anyway, Drayson is demanding my attention at this point. He has some of my red head rage in his genetic make up somewhere. But I just wanted to brag about my mom for a bit. I love you so much Mom! Happy Birthday!