"...you were my mom, you were my dad

the only thing I ever had was you, it's true 

And even when the times got hard 

you were there to let us know that we'd get through 

You showed me how to be a man 

you taught me how to understand the things people do 

You showed me how to love my God 

you taught me that not everyone knows the truth 

And I thank you, I'll always thank you 

More than you could know, than I could ever show 

And I love you, I'll always love you..."

(Good Charlotte - Thank You Mom)

I've never been good at showing my love to you, Mom. Part of it because of my lack of romance, and the rest is because of the world's inability to contain a love this much. But you need to know, I love you.

It's January 10th. 

Happy Birthday, Mommy.