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I have been waiting for this day since before Christmas when i bought mom her present. I brought it home and got so excited to give it to her and realized i had to wait MONTHS. No fun. It sat in my closet and i would often stare at it anxious to give it to her.

on Friday before packing our stuff to leave town i wrapped it and wrote her a sweet note to go with and put it in my bag. All weekend i would hint to her that i had something special. We went the ACC champ game yesterday, her dream. and out to dinner afterwards. So today was very relaxed. The boys went home to get Landon and me and mom headed to her alumni, NC State, toured, had lunch and spent the good part of the day together. So precious to me.
There is something about realizing your soon leaving the nest and going to be off into the real world. Touring that campus and hearing her hilarious memories. Every place we went she told her adventures. It was all just getting to me. At times we would be walking and talking and i did all i could not to tear up. My last Mothers Day at home and i was reminded the entire day that soon, if i do go there that i won't be able to see her smile or hear her jokes. Her voice will be all i have. For some odd reason i just can't even imagine leaving her. I am so ready to graduate and move on with life but something about actually having to leave for college just makes me sad.

My momma is the greatest lady alive. She has taught me so much in the last 16 years. To love, to give, to share, to accept God, to live life to the fullest. Her advice works wonders. I've never been really close with her but in the past few months we've grown closer than we've ever been. And although i never noticed before, i wouldn't trade my realtionship now with her for the WORLD. She makes me laugh till the cows come home. Our inside jokes make us bust out laughing at the drop of a pin. She loves me and even though she probably won't admit it, im her favorite. ;) Being the first child has its ups and downs. But getting to love this crazy lady longer than all the others is one of those Perks ya just get being the oldest. The Lord blessed me with the best mother i could've ever had and for that i will forever be thankful. I long await the days where i can share this day with my kids and them with her. These 16 mothers days have been blessings. Every last one of them. I love you sweet momma! I'll always be your baby girl! <3

-Austyn :)

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  1. LK ClaytonMay 15, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Aww, I remember feeling the same way when I went to College. I cried so hard after my parents left, even thought it took me a long time to admit it! lol You will be able to talk often, and with Skype you can still see her smily face!! I know she is so proud of you!! Karen

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