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To commemorate October 10, 2010, which happens to be my mom's birthday, I thought I would compile a list of the top ten reasons she should be celebrated. TOP 10 REASONS TO CELEBRATE MY MOM ON HER BIRTHDAY

10. Without my mom, my whole family would be nonexistent. I mean the whole tribe. My brother, sister, and I, and all the kiddos involved. That has to make the list.

9. She can break into song in any situation. It's not just that she can, but that she often does.

8. She believes in telling the truth and following the rules. The Golden Rule, and the ones that keep you out of jail.

7. She chose a profession for all the right reasons, and is building her career doing work that she loves.

6. Grandma Judy's house is my kids' favorite place to go.

5. I can tell her anything. No judgments.

4. She made a bucket list. And she crosses things off of it.

3. She loves my dad. A lot.

2. She can say anything...good, bad, or indifferent...in the kindest possible way.

1. She makes the most awesome pancake shapes. Alphabet, smiley faces, butterflies, and tractors.