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Parents' Day was yesterday and my incredible parents woke up at 5:00 a.m. to drive to Springfield for the day. That's one reason why I love them, and there are so many more.

Recently I did a survey that had me reflecting on my relationship with my parents throughout different stages in my life. I have a unique relationship with my parents. We have never really fought- yes we've had disagreements- but I can never recall a time where we got angry and yelled at each other. We're all pretty sensible and understanding people.

Parents' Day

People outside of our family joke about how close we are and how we all get along. They ask what our secret is or how we do it. While it could definitely be a multitude of factors, and I'm sure I could not pinpoint every single reason, there are a few I want to highlight.

First, we have respect for each other. Respect is something I highly value and from a young age I was taught to have. My parents respect my brother and I, and I respect them. 

Sophomore homecoming

The next value is as equal to or maybe even greater than respect, and that's trust. My parents trust me. I've never done anything to betray their trust. With trust comes communication. If you know me you know I like sleeping, and growing up I didn't have a curfew mainly because I wanted to always be in my own bed by 11:00 or midnight. However, if I did end up staying out later or going somewhere else I was sure to text my mom or dad just so they knew.

We also have a unique family dynamic. My mom teaches in the school district I attended and my dad is a firefighter/paramedic. Growing up my mom was always home with us during the summer. Also we had a developed routine through my dad's schedule of working 24 hour shifts. I think this helped us really prioritize the time we spent together. 

Christmas Eve 2016

I am so thankful that I have the parents I do, and that I have the relationship I do with them. Even during the most hectic times in my life I know I always have them to turn to, and for that I am forever grateful. They are my best friends and I love them unconditionally.

So mom and dad if you're reading this (and I'm sure you will at some point), thank you. In my eyes you have done an amazing job raising Hunter and I. 

Until next time,
Taylor xx 

PS: *I love you, I love you, I lovvveee youuu*