One person has always been completely invested in your happiness from the moment you were born until the age you are at now: your mother.
Your mom was truly your first and best friend as shown by the fact that as a child you never left her side (remember the tantrums you threw when the babysitter arrived?).
She kept you amused as a baby by playing with toys that were too young for her to enjoy. Every day she picked you up from school so that she could be the first to know what was going on in your life. She still wants to know every single detail even now.
Do you know of any better friends than that?
She only wants to take care of you, keep you safe, and remember to buy the juice packs you love the next time she goes shopping. The unwavering love a mother gives her children is unrivaled.
Home is where you can find such a selfless, genuinely kind person who will understand your humor and remind you not to bite your nails.
Your mother was your first and will always be your best friend in these 22 ways.
She always stands up for you.
When you were younger, this meant arguing with the principal of your elementary school for failing to grasp your form of “advanced creative expression” in art class.
Now, after you’ve had a bad day at work, she even bravely offers to speak to your boss (which is something you would never actually consider). No matter what, your mother has always been able to defend you with her words.
She genuinely wants to know how you are living your life.
You: Oh, Mom, I can’t think about my future right now! Mom: What do you want for dinner tonight, love?
Mom had high aspirations for you always.
To see you happy, she endured Disney in all its forms.
Mom indulged in your Disney obsession because she wanted to share in your happiness, despite the headache-inducing theme parks and the frequent meltdowns in stores (Why should you have to choose between Belle and Jasmine?
Because you saw “Toy Story” for the first time together, she still insists that it is her favorite film. Awwww.
The only person who cares if you were wearing a sweater is her.
Or brought an umbrella, or needed tissues, or had a bad dream, or consumed enough food for dinner. Mom considers every small detail that significantly affects your wellbeing. Without her, you’d probably still be eating stale cereal and wearing socks that are five years old.
Even when she doesn’t, she’ll continue to make an effort to “get it.”.
Despite her protests that she is on Facebook and can text, you can’t blame Mom for being older and a little out of touch with your generation.
When you’re trying to explain Millennial-era customs, like why the boy you’ve been hooking up with for a month hasn’t taken you on a date, her old-school attitude is actually what keeps you grounded.
Despite the fact that she may not fully comprehend you (What are you two doing instead? ), she always tries to give you the best counsel (You don’t need him).
- She will always be the most enjoyable person to drink alcohol with.
You’ve never felt more proud of your mother than when she witnesses your college graduation, which is the parent-child equivalent of seeing her get wasted.
You enjoy listening to her reveal all the family secrets after watching her let loose. Additionally, now that you don’t both watch “The Bachelor,” you have a shared interest. “.
- She always views you favorably.
Mom: Where did that insane Bloomingdale’s charge come from? You: It had to be that early birthday present you gave me. Mom: I’m so considerate!
You are, Mom, in fact.
- She has no interest in benefiting from your success.
Except perhaps for mahjong bragging rights. There is a reason why she insisted that you complete your homework: so that you would graduate from college and go on to become a CEO, lawyer, or doctor, and she could display that bumper sticker around the neighborhood. - You feel cherished by her.
She will keep you on the phone for hours just to hear about the unimportant details of your day. When you only have a weekend visit home, she will take the time to stock up on your favorite foods.
When you bring your laundry back for her to do, she is touched. Of course, she has been telling you since kindergarten that you are the best since the beginning of time.
- She’s more concerned with your appearance than you are.
Mom was the first to advise you against getting that awful tattoo or unattractive eyebrow ring. Of course, you didn’t pay attention, and you’ve since discovered the hard way that mom really does have the best advice—except for when it comes to those dreadful Christmas sweaters. - She will be happier to celebrate your birthday than her own.
She won’t forget who gave birth to you, even though you were the one who was born. Since your birthday is also the best day of her life, it only makes sense that she will celebrate it even more than her own. - Nobody else is capable of shopping for you like she is.
In your eyes, your mother was the first famous person. Since her closet was the first one you ever raided (you know you tried on Mom’s heels at least once, regardless of gender), her sense of style has influenced your own.
Now, she’s the only woman in your life who will buy you whatever you ask for, even if it’s just some extra toilet paper and plastic Tupperware.
- Each time you made a foolish decision, she was there to witness it.
If only because Mom received your first call. - She has witnessed everything.
You can do anything in front of her, including the most embarrassing things (like the time she had to bring you a change of underwear to school) and taking care of you when you’re terribly ill, and she won’t love you any less for it.
Because she’s been through it all, Mom sometimes seems like she could rule the entire planet.
- She’s willing to share her meal with you at any time.
and then eat less of it because she’s suddenly extremely full. Even if it’s just lunch, she genuinely cares about your wellbeing. - She’ll listen to your trivial issues and then give you the truth.
Mom is incredibly patient with almost everything you do, including your pointless drama.
Although you go to her for therapy, she does deliver some tough love during your sessions.
- She won’t criticize you if you leave the house in your pajamas.
To avoid getting back into bed with the same pair on, she will make sure you wash them first. Priorities. - She is also interested in the bad news.
Mom is like a detective; no matter how many times you tell her that “it’s nothing,” she will still figure out what is wrong. She’ll still listen to you, even when you act irrationally toward her. - She has tales that are comparable to your tales.
Mom will be the first to point out that she’s way badass even though you might think you’re the total badass. Mom walked the Brooklyn Bridge in a hippie protest; you ran a marathon to cure cancer.
Mom danced on the lawn at Woodstock, and you rocked a Beyoncé concert. Keep in mind where you got your dazzling personality from (I got it from my momma!).
- When you boast, she enjoys hearing it.
The only other person besides your grandma who will not secretly despise you for bragging about your extensive accomplishments is your mother.
Mom wants to know about it, even if it’s just something as simple as, “I made my own lunch today!”.
- Of her genes, you have inherited half.
This means to Mom that she has had the biggest impact on your greatness and is primarily to blame for it. This implies that you ought to be terrified of becoming like her.
I’m kidding, Mom. We cherish you.
