1. Sometimes having Mom around can make you braver.

2. You know that she will always be there to lend a helping hand — er, paw.

3. Although sometimes it can take a LITTLE extra effort to get Mom's attention.

4. You never have to brag — because she's already gloating for you.

5. Sometimes Mom can be a teeny bit embarrassing ...

6. ... But then again, you weren't exactly an angel child.

7. Nobody can tell a bedtime story like Mom.

8. To this day, no one gives a more comforting hug.

9. Even if you were "too cool," you still secretly aspired to be more like her.

10. She was always there when you had a nightmare.

11. Her wise words could comfort you in any situation.

12. And in the end, despite your (many) differences, you now realize that you two aren't really so different after all.
