M is for the Many Things She Gave Me...

I have an amazing Mom.  

3 Favorite Childhood Memories of My Mom Include:

-Always there when I got home from school

-Forcing...I mean encouraging us to get a suntan
-Introducing us to classic movies & books

3 Favorite Teenage Memories of My Mom:
-My closest friend and advocate
-Never mad when I sluffed...I mean came home "between" classes
-Introduced me to the nectar of the Gods, aka: A Refill With Good Ice

3 Favorite Thoughts About my Mom Now That I am a Mom:
-She loves her kids more than anything in the world
-Is proudest of her role as a mom more than any other accomplishments in her life
-Would do anything for her family

Here are some of my favorite photos of her from when she was younger:

Some pictures from her modeling portfolio from her days of modeing in NYC.

My dad made me promise him when I was about 11-years-old, that I would always be close to her.  I have not forgotten my promise.  One thing is clear, my mom loves being a mom and has always reminded me through her example that family is where it's at. 

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!