"Like My Mother Does"

“Like my Mother Does”

People always say

I have a laugh

Like my mother does

Guess that makes sense

She taught me how to smile

When things get rough

I've got her spirit

She’s always got my back

When I look at her

I think, I want to be just like that

When I love I give it all I've got

Like my mother does

When I’m scared, I bow my head and pray

Like my mother does

She sees everyone

For who they really are

I’m so thankful for her guidance

She helped me get this far

My mom and I have always been really close and yes, we have had our ups and downs. As I've grown up, people always look at me and say, “Yup, you are your mother’s daughter, you act just like her.” People say that to me fairly often. When I was little, I never thought anything of it and quite frankly thought it was annoying. At that time, I didn't understand, but now that I’m older, I am thankful when people say, “You are just like your mother.”

The lyrics of this song describe our relationship perfectly. Just like the song says, “She taught me how to smile when things get rough,” my mom has definitely done that. We have been through a lot together and she’s always the one saying, everything will be OK even when she knows it might not be. She has shown me how to be strong and how to keep moving even when times are tough. My mom is my number one supporter and she’s been there for me no matter what and she always will be. She’s basically my cheerleader and has never left my side.

I wouldn't be who I am today without her love and guidance. It has helped shape me into the person I am today. She has taught me all about faith and just like the song says, “When I’m scared, I bow my head and pray, like my mother does.” I do exactly that because I grew up watching my mom do that. She is one of the strongest people I know and I’m grateful for her loving spirit. She taught me how to laugh and to always keep smiling.

As I grew up I looked up to my mom. I thought she was the best mom ever and she is. She has taught me more things about life than everyone else has. The part in the song where the lyrics say, “When I look at her, I think, I want to be just like that.” I think of that all the time. Now when people say to me, “You are just like your mother,” I won’t get annoyed, but I’ll be thankful to hear that.