15 GIFs That Perfectly Describe Your Relationship With Your Mom
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Growing up with a Latina mom is a bit like growing up on a roller coaster — the best damn roller coaster ever.
I never really appreciated it until I moved to New York City at 18 and realized that, even though I might've thought otherwise as she made me sit through Mass every Sunday or threatened to smack me with her shoe, my mom is actually my best friend. She raised me on her own and still managed to age like she's Jennifer Lopez (that alone deserves major props, am I right?), but no one gets me like she does — and I wouldn't trade that for anything.
Is your mom your bestie, too? Keep reading for signs she most definitely is.
She Buys You All the Random Sh*t You Never Knew You Needed
The "As Seen on TV" store = your care packages.
She Knows EVERYTHING
Got a question? She has an answer. Lied to her last night? You did not pull a fast one.
She Follows You on Social Media
And likes everything you post. But also lets you know when that picture was too Lolita-like.
She Will Call You Out If You Gain Weight
But she will also continue to force you to eat everything on your plate.
She Taught You All About DIY Beauty Before It Was Trendy
Coconut oil is nothing new, people.
You Still Love to Watch Telenovelas Together
Even if you're not in the same house, there are ways.
She (Maybe) Knows How to Cook Really Well
In turn, you (probably) do, too. If not, Seamless exists for this reason.
You're Thankful She Taught You the Magic of Vicks VapoRub
That sinus-clearing menthol smell brings back all kinds of nostalgic feels.
You're Basically Turning Into Her
And you don't mind one bit.