Mama P's Day

I find myself to be one of the most fortunate people in the world. Truly. Growing up without a father in my life was not an easy thing for me. Most people that know me, understand that I am pretty quiet about it on all fronts. But today, I wanted to thank a person who has never turned their back on me. Despite all the wild and crazy things I have done in my life, she has always had my back. And I know she always will.

My mom never had it easy. When I was 2 my dad had left her, my brother, and I. I can only imagine how it was for her trying to work a full time job, pay all the bills, and raise two kids; especially when one of the kids is me.

Somehow she accomplished it. And to me, she made it seem like growing up with just one parent was the normal way. I'm pretty sure she had only missed a handful of my baseball games growing up, despite my brother having his own, and other things going on. I don't remember her not being around for a big event, ever. Holidays were amazing. So many gifts under the tree, so much food on the table, and looking back, I have no idea how she pulled it all off. Seriously. I know she worked her ass off; sometimes working two jobs to survive, and all of that while raising two kids, seeing everything they did, and maintaining a somewhat normal life.

For all the stuff I have done, and I tell you there has been a lot, you still put up with me. Maybe you would chase me around the house, or scream your head off like a lunatic at me, but that's you. I wouldn't want you to change that. Ever (well its a lot easier to say now that I don't live with you, but ya know..). To all the little things I did, such as my first word being "F*ck", coming home hammered and getting in bed with you and Ed, or even totaling your car in a cemetery seconds after getting my permit, you would always laugh at the situation. I mean...called me a moron and some other names, but you laughed too.

Well today is Mother's Day. To most, it's a day for people to go enjoy some time with their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and whatever other type of mother's there are out there. But not for me. To me, this day is about the day I can honestly give my mom a hug and a kiss, tell her I love her, and truly understand how unbelievable this woman is.

Yeah mom, sometimes you get on my nerves. A lot of the time we argue over stupid things. But when push comes to shove, you fight with the people closest to you, and to me, there is not a better human being on the planet. So here's to you, mom. The one person who has NEVER turned their back on me and walked out of my life. Through all the fights, tough times, and everything else, nobody could ever come close to doing a fraction of what you have done for me. And also, continue to do.

I'll be over with my laundry shortly so you can do it. Also, I can't wait to eat your Italian cooking today. Hey, it is what it is, right? Haha, I love you with all my heart. Don't ever, ever forget that. You're truly one of a kind. Here's to our song since I was about 5.

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