To Mom...on your birthday

I could have just written you a birthday email but I decided that this would be much cooler. This way, I get to share with everyone else just how unbelievable I think you are and maybe in doing so, you can indirectly teach more people what you have taught us through how you live your life. Also, this is my blog so I can do whatever I want. “Under my blog, I can follow my own rules”. ;)

My favourite thing to think about when I think about you, is the complete and utter side splitting laughter we’ve shared. Every time Geoff, Dan and I are home you’ve had us crying with laughter at your funny stories. It astounds me how you can nail telling a story like no one else-complete with actions, facial expressions and accents to match. 

I love that you’ve invented your own dictionary...

Tiramasu: Tresumme Shampoo

Micro: abbreviation for microwave

Tookie, shnookie, snooks: an affectionate term used for daughter

Flossie: term used for sisters

Chuffed: happy

Chops: Slap chips pronounced in a weird way.

Geoff,Dan, ag! Ali: when calling me

Ali, Geoffrey, Daniel: when calling Geoff

Daniel, Geoffrey, Ali, Daniel: when calling Daniel

Izzle Wizzle: Geoff’s wife named Ilze

Best thing since sliced bread: whenever ANYTHING cool ever happens (there’s been a lot of best things since sliced bread) example: The Metro is the best thing since sliced bread.

Home again, home again, jig-a-di-jig!: chant sung on arrival of getting home

Your ability to create things out of everything or nothing astounds me time and time again. Being the creative busy body that you are keeps us forever inspired and interested. Please don’t ever get boring.

It is also very convenient that you’re a slightly smaller person in our lives because you fit so well into a hug...which are also constantly given.

Thank you for never forgetting to act like a kid every now and then...it always made us feel like we could have fun in any situation which always makes life better. Nothing wrong with pretending to be a teletubbie every now and then...even in your “more mature” years.

You’re the perfect example of being strong, of being selfless, of being genuine and of being brave.

Due to the couple of kilometers difference between you and I, I have grown to appreciate you even more. Thank you for watching this space while I’m out on my adventure. Today I will be celebrating all that you are to me.

I love you more than life itself.