My mom is an amazing, beautiful, smart, and talented person. I am so lucky to have her as a mother. I also am the one who is often arguing, complaining and rolling my eyes at her. Though I may not always see the full picture clearly and get mad instead. She is still there calmly waiting until I am done freaking out.
My mom knew what she wanted to do in Elementary school. She wanted to become a music teacher and from that point on started studying her teachers to learn how they did things. I have even heard stories that she took notes while they were teaching. The point is she was dedicated. She worked incredibly hard at music and as a result is amazing at several instruments.
She spent hours upon hours practicing her music and taking lessons. She also took AP classes, worked a job and was in several performing groups. Which pretty much confirms the fact that I don't think she slept at all in high school.
Keeping on the topic of music she did become a music teacher and still teaches now. She taught my brother and I piano. However, the kids of music teachers (at least this kid of a music teacher) aren't always the easiest students to work with. As we found out when I was in her band for a time. On the other hand, now that I am a Junior in high school and have six years of band behind me. I am slowly starting to be more teachable and accepting of her vast knowledge that she lovingly shares with me. I am seeing it more as a privilege to have a band director for a mom, then being annoyed that the band director knew exactly when I practiced and how hard I worked on a piece.
Every time I watch my mom conduct or work with her bands I smile. Because she is doing what she loves. She is doing what she dreamed of doing back in elementary school. I also got some of her drive and determination to become a teacher at my passion. It's just my passion isn't music.
My mom is more than her music. She is the one I can come home from something and complain about how my day went. She is the one that I can do nail art with, She is the one who took me to my first ballet lesson. She is the one that drives me to all of my crazy activities. She is the one who taught me how to learn and study. She is the one who was there during the ages of 9 - 13 where I was an absolutely awful child. She was the one who brings me coffee when I am swamped with school. She is the one who will always be there for me. I wouldn't trade our crazy conversations about how to hashtag and weird videos or our deep talks about how I am feeling or whatever else we come up to talk about as we are driving.
No matter what my mom is amazing, we will always be close because my family is amazing at making sure we are close. We work at being there for each other and it is because of my parents that we have this desire to be close with our family.
Mom, as we head into this new season for both of us. With the end of highschool coming and college just around the corner. Just know that no matter what I may be doing at the time. I love you more than I could ever put into words and I am constantly amazed at what you are able to do. I love you Mom!
My mom knew what she wanted to do in Elementary school. She wanted to become a music teacher and from that point on started studying her teachers to learn how they did things. I have even heard stories that she took notes while they were teaching. The point is she was dedicated. She worked incredibly hard at music and as a result is amazing at several instruments.
She spent hours upon hours practicing her music and taking lessons. She also took AP classes, worked a job and was in several performing groups. Which pretty much confirms the fact that I don't think she slept at all in high school.
Keeping on the topic of music she did become a music teacher and still teaches now. She taught my brother and I piano. However, the kids of music teachers (at least this kid of a music teacher) aren't always the easiest students to work with. As we found out when I was in her band for a time. On the other hand, now that I am a Junior in high school and have six years of band behind me. I am slowly starting to be more teachable and accepting of her vast knowledge that she lovingly shares with me. I am seeing it more as a privilege to have a band director for a mom, then being annoyed that the band director knew exactly when I practiced and how hard I worked on a piece.
Every time I watch my mom conduct or work with her bands I smile. Because she is doing what she loves. She is doing what she dreamed of doing back in elementary school. I also got some of her drive and determination to become a teacher at my passion. It's just my passion isn't music.
My mom is more than her music. She is the one I can come home from something and complain about how my day went. She is the one that I can do nail art with, She is the one who took me to my first ballet lesson. She is the one that drives me to all of my crazy activities. She is the one who taught me how to learn and study. She is the one who was there during the ages of 9 - 13 where I was an absolutely awful child. She was the one who brings me coffee when I am swamped with school. She is the one who will always be there for me. I wouldn't trade our crazy conversations about how to hashtag and weird videos or our deep talks about how I am feeling or whatever else we come up to talk about as we are driving.
No matter what my mom is amazing, we will always be close because my family is amazing at making sure we are close. We work at being there for each other and it is because of my parents that we have this desire to be close with our family.
Mom, as we head into this new season for both of us. With the end of highschool coming and college just around the corner. Just know that no matter what I may be doing at the time. I love you more than I could ever put into words and I am constantly amazed at what you are able to do. I love you Mom!
Ok, no fair making me cry at work! Thank you, dear. I wouldn't trade you for ANYONE! It is my honor and privilege to be your mom. Love you.
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