Just so no one thinks I'm totally self-centered, and ONLY write about myself and my small little teenaged world....I thought I'd write an ode to my mother.....

She is so wonderful....

And self-sacrificing and giving and smart.....

Oh did I mention beautiful? Yes, stunningly beautiful, and always right. ALWAYS right.

And I couldn't possibly repay her for all her sacrifices and the picking up of socks she has done, lo, these many years.  No, I couldn't start to repay her, but I will try.

I hereby (Hearby?)  pledge to do all the dishes and vacuuming for the rest of this week.

You deserve it, Mom!!!  It's the absolute least I could do for you!!

(hehehehehe--see what happens when you let your mom see your password, Matt?)