Mother:

Snoopy card sender
Ice skate lacer
Quick forgiver
Messes-in-the-kitchen permitter

Binocular toter
Speedy hiker
Birdsong expert
Maker of homemade pizza dough

Risotto lover
Red wine drinker
Practical shoe buyer
Loyal supporter of NPR

Better at making beds than I
Has a pantry eagle-eye
Lets me make my own decisions
(on my wardrobe at age 5)

Bed time back massager
Solver of 1000 piece puzzles
(and practical problems)
Chocolate chip scone maker extraordinaire

Essay proof reader
See's Candy sweet tooth
Member of book club, gourmet and bridge club
Sender of supplemental gift cards to Whole Foods

Stasher of Milk Duds and Twizzler Nibs
Paragon of Minnesota Nice
Giver of unconditional love
Lets you lick the bowl