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My Mom Likes Beavis and Butthead

May 9, 2014 by Alison 14 Comments

BeavisandButthead

 

My mom, she’s a riot. I don’t think anyone (well at least anyone with a slightly twisted sense of humor) that meets her can walk away not liking her. She’s a strong lady and has instilled that quality in both my sister and I which I can’t thank her enough for. Lord knows my sister and I both have needed to rely on that stubborn, I won’t give up, try me and you’ll lose trait a time or two in our lives. I’d say that my mom raised my sister and I pretty much on her own, through some pretty tough times, which at its core is true. I didn’t realize that was the case though until I became an adult and really realized what my mom had struggled through and sacrificed for us.

 

She never made it seem like things were tight, or that she was possibly lonely, or that she couldn’t’ afford those $150 tennis shoes I had to have because of course everyone else was wearing them. She just made things happen and I’d like to think if anything, I’ve been able to do that for my own family – things aren’t always perfect but those aren’t’ kid problems – she did an amazing job of not really letting us know anything was less than par for the course. We always had a nice place to live, dinner on the table, adequate clothing, and never had to go without or feel like we were less than any of our peers. I know now how hard my mom had to work to make that happen and I just wanted to take a moment as we come up on Mother’s Day this year to thank her for everything she’s done all these years and let her know it all hasn’t gone unnoticed.

 

Beside all that though, my mom is an amazing friend. Did I mention she’s hilarious?  Even growing up my friends had no problem with hanging out with my mom because she was awesome. Not awesome as in irresponsible parent trying to fit in with teenagers, but awesome as in snarky, sit and watch Beavis and Butthead with a bunch of 15 years olds until the wee hours of the morning  awesome. I must say I sometimes miss those days although I didn’t realize I would at the time, but I am blessed to have amazing memories like that.  I can still laugh with some of those old friends and my mom about those things from time to time. To this day when I come across an episode of Beavis and Butthead on TV I have to call my mom and tell her what channel it’s on so she can watch it because I know she still finds it as hilarious now as she did 18 years ago.

 

While we didn’t have the traditional, perfect, nuclear family growing up, I think my sister and I are very fortunate and had the best possible family for us. I mean hell, we both turned out freakin awesome right? So good job mom and Happy Mother’s Day!

 

What’s your favorite moment with Mom growing up? Let me know in the comments below and thanks for reading!

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Comments

  1. Tina @ My Highest Self says

    May 9, 2014 at 9:38 am

    This was such a nice way to pay tribute to your mom, really enjoyed reading :).

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  2. Jessica T says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:01 am

    She sounds like a great and funny lady! Happy Mothers day!

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  3. Alyssa Hetland says

    May 9, 2014 at 11:23 am

    It seems like you have a great mom and how sweet of you to highlight her on your blog! I love it : )

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  4. Amber says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    What a sweet and thoughtful daughter you are! My mom is my best friend. She’s helped me out thru some very difficult times as an adult and it’s only brought us closer. I’m so excited that she and my Dad are retiring to my coast (I’m in New Hampshire, they live in Alaska) in a few months! Happy Mother’s Day! XOXO

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    • Alison says

      May 12, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Oh my I’ve never lived away from my mom (at least not more than a 30 minute drive)…I don’t think I could. As a matter of fact I’ve declined to move a couple of times (other states and even just a few hours away in the same state) because it would be too far away from my mom and my sister. I just don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t see them (or know that i could) at least a couple times a week!

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  5. Leelo R says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Your mom sounds like a perfect mom 🙂

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    • Alison says

      May 12, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      Well I don’t know if anyone is perfect, but she sure is the perfect mom for my sister and I — wouldn’t change anything if I could!

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  6. Rosey says

    May 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    This is a sweet post for your mom. These kinds of presents are always the best kind too (for us moms). 🙂

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  7. Laura MyNewestAddiction says

    May 9, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    I remember being a pre-teen and giggling watching Beavis and Butthead!

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    • Alison says

      May 12, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Heck I’m a middle aged adult and I still snicker at the inappropriate innuendos that make up that show! lol

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  8. Jaime says

    May 9, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Awww what a sweet tribute to your mom. She sounds amazing!

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  9. Justina says

    May 9, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    Very sweet post! She sounds like a cool lady!

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  10. Libby's Library says

    May 9, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    With the way you describe her, I’m sure that I would like your mom. How wonderful that you can pay tribute to her is such a heartfelt way!

    Reply
  11. Lizzie Lau says

    May 15, 2014 at 8:06 am

    It’s great to be able to recognize and appreciate what your Mom did for you growing up.

    Reply

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