HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY, MOM!!

On Saturday, October 1, my mom turns 60 years old.

I still get people telling me, "Dude, your mom is HOT!"

Anyone who has read my book understands how much my mom means to me. I love her to death.

When I was a kid, I used to play outside all the time, never knowing my limitations. At night, my knees would hurt so bad that I'd burst out in tears.

My mom would sit there and rub my knees for me until I fell asleep, or until she got too tired. More often than not, I fell asleep.

I loved playing baseball as a kid, and when my dad wasn't available, I'd talk my mom into playing catch with me. And although I still tease her about throwing like a girl, she did pretty okay - and had a lot more courage than all of the other mothers on the block!!

When I was going through cancer treatments, it killed me to ask my mom to come over and help me clean my house. Although she would have done it every week if I had asked.

My mom has supported me through every major decision I've made - no matter how stupid I was.

I scoff at Mother's day every year. My mom means so much to me that I try to remind her all year long - not just on some Hallmark holiday.

My mom has "adopted" many of my friends, and my friends adore my mother as well.

Not only do I love you, mom, but I respect you, your wisdom and opinions as well. I'm so glad that long life runs in your family - I'll have you around for lots and lots more years!

I hope your birthday is great!