My Mommy you'll be

College has begun!

My Mom has been here with me in Provo for about 4 days now, helping me adjust, assisting me with the move and being my personal taxi while I attempt to adjust to college living. She has certainly been super mom! We have made several trips to Target after realizing the list of things we forgot to buy and making trips to Grammys house to pick up all of my things and of course also made time to have some fun!

My parents have always been my greatest support system, and my best friends. My mom and I have a special bond. She tells me countless times how she just prayed and prayed that she would have a girl...and here I am! Not sure what she would have done if she didn't a partner to go get mani-pedi's and to go antique shopping with. Not sure that the boys would want to tag along with her..that probably wouldn't have gone over well. My Mom is my best friend and I have some of the best memories of her and I. One very simple but very special thing that we share is loving to sit and talk about the future and to plan out the exciting things to come. I will never forget the time when she and I sad on the carpet of my room while we were remodeling our home. We sat and talked for hours about how cute my room was going to be, what colors to do, where to put the bed, what kind of light fixtures. We always seem to come to the topic of my life plan and I will always remember the countless times my Mom and I have  sat on my bed or under the trees in our front yard talking over and over about life plans and the endless possiblities!

I said goodbye to my Mom today. I knew that this day would come that I would be living on my own. My Mom always has supported me in anything I have done, been there to give me advice at the exact moment it is needed and been there to pick me up when I am down. 

Can you believe I am a college student Momma!?

 Dear Momma, 

You have prepared me for this exact moment all my life that I will finally be living on my own. You have taught me to no matter what, serve others, put a smile on, be involved, don't be afraid to ask questions, and to study hard! I am now at the moment in my life where I am to apply all that you and dad have taught me in my 18 years. I am one class away from finishing my first week of college and already I have faced so many situations where the things I am being taught I have already learned from you and Dad. Thank you for being my #1 fan. I love you tons and tons Momma. 

I'll love you forever,

I'll like you for always,

As long as I'm living

my Mommy you'll be.

Love always, Your baby girl, 

Annie Claire McKell