Day 4 of the 30-Day Blog Challenge...

Day 4: Your Parents

Lets start with my mom...

Everyone says they have the best mom. Well, they don't. I do. My mom has always been there for me no matter what, and she always will. She has a huge heart and would do anything in her power to make sure her kids (and grandkids!) are happy. Whether its sending out a care package of chicken soup when you're sick, or making up a ridiculous joke that neither makes sense or is in the least bit funny (yet I still end up laughing, no matter how hard I fight it...), she always has a way of making you smile. She's loving, kind, and wonderful, but will be your worst nightmare if you mess with her family. She has overcome a lot of things in her life, and is someone I look up to and love with all my soul. I cannot imagine how my life would be if she were not my Mother.

Lucky me, I also have the best dad! My dad and I have been through a lot, most of it occurring during my teenage years. Apparently teenage girls are moody, attitude-ridden beasts. While we've have many downs, we have overcome it all, and I could not ask for a better relationship than the one I have with my dad. He was a bit tougher on us than mom, but it was only so we would live up to the potential he knew we had in us. He has helped me, and my brothers, out of so many situations, and would do anything for any one of us. He loves his grandkids more than I can begin to describe, and has not only accepted Matt at his daughter's husband, but as his son.

I love both of my parents more than words can say. They have been there for me every single time I've needed them. Whether it was a softball tournament in the blazing summer heat, a soccer game in the freezing cold (in which my mom would ALWAYS made a huge jug of hot chocolate for the ENTIRE team!), a lacrosse game, or something as life altering as finding out their 15 year old daughter was making them grandparents, they were there. No matter what I've done, whether it was a disappointment or a shining moment, they always made sure I knew they loved me, and there wasn't a thing I could do to change it.

Our situation might be weird to some. My parents are divorced, but they get along better now than they ever did when married. We all still spend Christmas morning together, when we can. We've all gotten together for dinners and other occasions. They do this in order to make us, their kids, happy. Even though we're all adults, they still make sure they get along for our sake. I think a lot of people could really learn something from them. There are so many families in turmoil because divorced parents (and even ones that are still married!) refuse to get along. I respect my parents so much for that, and am very grateful for making our lives a little easier!

Mom and Dad, I love you so much. Thank you for everything you've done!
Beck