Easton's Mom Has Got It Going On

My mom is my best friend.

She is my rock.
       my inspiration.
       my example in everything.
       my support. 
       my truth-giver.
       my personal comedian.
       my encourager.
       my sidekick.
       my counselor.
       my push to do better in everything.
       my absolute favorite woman in the world.

A day does not pass that I don't thank God for giving me the mom He gave me.

Growing up, I was always told that my mom was so strict and had so many rules. I never thought much about it until I got a little older and more focused on myself and my desires more than what was good for me. My parents monitored my text messages, had my Facebook password, and kept a close eye on who I was friends with. As I got a little bit older, the reins got a little looser. Not once did they loosen all the way up, but trust began to build, and with trust came (slightly more) freedom. 

Along with the freedom came appreciation. 

Appreciation that my parents CARED about who I was talking to, where I was, and what I was doing. 

Appreciation that they didn't get lazy even though it would have been the easier thing to do with two kids grown and only two more to go. 

Appreciation that they took their jobs as parents SERIOUS.

My mom is a stay at home mom and I don't think she realizes the impact her career has had on me and in my life. Her being home made it possible for me to always know that there was someone waiting for me every day when I got home from school or work. Someone to vent to, laugh with, talk to. Someone whose "strict" mothering skills have taught me how to respect myself and how to take responsibility for my actions. Someone who has mastered the art of being both parent and friend with their child.

My mom is a huge part of who I am and who I want to be. She blesses me daily. She points me to Christ when I need it. She is REAL with me. She is my BFF. 

And I am, and will forever be, eternally thankful for her.