To my husband and son, this Mother's Day

Dear Dixon,
It’s Mother’s Day! I know. You're thinking, "What the SHIZZLE?" Well, here's the 4-1-1! I just wanted to let you know that I don't need any material gift today. Unless of course you've already bought one then of course I'll take it because who doesn't love free stuff, but seriously, I don't need anything because I already have you.
I LOVE being your Mom!
You will be embarrased by receiving this letter and probably roll your eyes, and tell me not to cry, but I seriously love being your Mom. And I wouldn't have that role of Mother, without you, so....THANKS!
I know I’m not perfect. I get cranky when I haven't had my "Mommy fuel" and I nag hard core about washing your face and shaving your peach fuzz. Hey! That's one thing you can do for me today without eyerolling. GO SHAVE! Mostly though, you do roll with it. Sorta. 
When I raise my voice at you for whatever reason, and you mutter under your breathe at how stupid whatever we are disagreeing about at the moment, is, Just know, I still love being your Mom.
I don't know why, but this Mother's Day it just feels important that I let you and your Dad (He has his own letter) know how very much I love you.  And yes, I MIGHT be crying and I know it's sappy, and "totes awks" but "BTW, IDC!"
Children are a blessing. I know. You're reading this and thinking, "Mother. I am NOT a child." You're right.  You have grown into a wise, understanding, humble, fun, generous, kind, compassionate, smart, savvy, honorable young man. 
You've taught me to laugh hard, but we've had our share of crying too. 
Mom's are often thought of as the one who sets the standards. Who are the role models. In many ways, it's YOU that has taken that role. You set the standards. You are the role model. You inspire ME to be better. 
Like I said, don’t worry about getting me anything this Mother's Day. I've got you. And of course my stance as mentioned at the beginning of this letter, on the gift that you may or may not have already gotten hasn't changed, so hand it over if you've got me one. #winkingsohardrightnow
This Mother's Day, I'm celebrating YOU! Thank you for choosing me, to be your Mom. Man oh man am I blessed!
Love you to infinity,
Mom




Dear Bottoms,
Several wives have nick names for their husbands. Sometimes I refer to you as Dad. Other times it's Dust. Most of the times though, it's Bottoms.
So, why are you getting a letter on Mother's Day?
I may be the only woman on the entire planet that kinda sorta hates Mother's Day. Well, I take that back. I love letting my own mother know how very much I love and adore her, but I don't love the mushy attention that comes my way. You though, have ALWAYS been good at showing your appreciation to me, not just on a random day in May.
But, because this IS Mother's Day, and I get to make the rules for once (ok. I make the rules a LOT around here. You and Dixon just roll with it, haha) I wanted to thank YOU! 
You see, it's because of you that I have a son. It's because of you, that I have the role of Mother. It's because of you that Dixon and I have a roof over our heads, a fridge full of food, and clothing on our backs. It's because of you that I feel safe. It's because of you that I could leave a job that was sucking the joy from me, and pursue one that lifts my spirits! You encourage me. You cheer me on. You are my left sided twix, and I (hopefully) am your right.
You encourage me to have my monthly girls night. You actually have sent me to the store with a gift card, telling me to treat myself because I did the laundry. That's what I feel like I am supposed to be doing, and yet, you make sure I know you appreciate it. All of it. And I do. 
You go to work at hours most would cringe at, but never complain. And because you are always away during the night time hours, and you know that I am afraid of the dark, and the monsters in my closet, you always tell Dixon to "Take care of Mom."
You get my sense of humor. Well, sometimes I DO have to remind you of my 'sarcasm degree' I received at "BS-you."
When one of us lacks faith, the other is un-waivering.
So, maybe even though I don't necessarily DIG Mother's Day, I still expect you to let me have the tv on Sunday. And you can "fo shizzle" keep the diet dews coming, hashtag no empty glasses. 
But really, just know I haven't forgotten you, and on Mother's Day I just wanted to say, Thanks!
Love you!
Ang