Tough (Question) Tuesday Whats the greatest lesson your Mom has taught you

Tough (Question) Tuesday Whats the greatest lesson your Mom has taught you We May Not Have It all Together by choloeandsofiasmom Today is my Moms (cough cough) birthday. While its impolite to announce her age (or so Im told), its a big one and she looks at least 10-15 years younger than her birth certificate says! Yes, she often gets mistaken for my sister, and my Nana (whos in her 80s!) has been assumed for my Mom. I wont even think about how I look, then! sitting: me in my Bubbys (thats my great-grandma) lap; l-r standing: my Mom, my great-grandfather, my Nana and my Papa in 1978 My Mom is my very best friend, and 2 years ago today I wrote the Top 5 Ways she inspires me (which she has thus framed and put it her bedroom, which is adorable). Shes my personal hero and I just love her to bits. So today, on her (cough cough) birthday, I have to ask: Whats the greatest lesson your Mom has taught you? Ill post mine here, since Im taking the day off to be with her today and want to make sure that she sees it: Mom, the greatest lesson youve given me is that Being Me is enough. Heck, its more than enough its perfect. Not to say that Im perfect (although I know you think I am!), but even my imperfections make me who I am, and just being me is the only thing I need to do in life. I think, from that, youve enthused in me a ridiculous sense of self-confidence and drive the real belief that I can do anything I want, as long as its part of Being Me. I honestly believe that now I really, truly trust it and I think I can trace it directly back to you. From encouraging me to wear two different socks and shoes in 3rd grade (just like Punky Brewster!) to supporting me in all my dreams (but acting in particular I know how scary that was for you!) to just simply knowing that youre there for me unconditionally if (and when!) I fall.its all part of the same lesson. Thank you for giving me that gift. Your turn! Leave your response in the comments section, and try not to cry while writing it like I did!