1. I love you because you called me Becca instead of mommy when you first started to talk…but I am glad you eventually did call me mom.
2. I love you because you have one of the sweetest hearts (and smiles) that I know.
3. I love that you will see movies with me.
4. I love that you are so dedicated, focused and talented in soccer.
5. I love you because you aren’t afraid to ask me questions, no matter how hard or embarrassing they are.
6. I love you because although you can be serious, you know how to turn on the sarcasm and one-liners and crack me up.
7. I love how you can memorize any song or rap within minutes.
8. I love you because you make me stick to our traditions…Sunday night dinner, Christmas family video, etc.
9. I love that you are so dialed into music and keep me “cool” by  always introducing new artists to me. If this soccer thing doesn’t work out you would be a great DJ!
10. Most of all, I love you because you picked me to be your mom.

Happy 14th birthday, P. I love you more than words can say and I’m so proud of the young man you are becoming!

xoxo, Mom (Becca to you)