Mama

You’re always working, making things right

Cooking the best enchiladas tonight

But we know the rules when the floor is swept clean:

"Stay out of my kitchen," if you know what I mean

With Cookie and Ralphie right there at your feet

You’re the warmest woman a person could meet

Everyone meets you and calls you their "Mom"

Falling in love with your comforting calm

For every bit of love and the lessons you taught

For every sacrifice and the battles you fought

David, Zedina, and Jimmy up above

Thomas and Marty, we're wrapped in your love

We'll forever be thankful for the path that you trod

You're our beautiful Mama, the best mother from God

I smile when I think of those silly old days

Scotch tape on our noses in a little piggie craze

Then Thursday nights come and you take the mic

Singing karaoke well into the night

But your heart belongs to Max, now and forever

The day you remarried tied our family together

I still see you dancing, a beautiful memory

Swaying with Dad to "Tennessee Whiskey"

For every bit of love and the lessons you taught

For every sacrifice and the battles you fought

David, Zedina, and Jimmy up above

Thomas and Marty, we're wrapped in your love

We'll forever be thankful for the path that you trod

You're our beautiful Mama, the best mother from God

You're a loving grandma with arms open wide

Whenever we need you, you're right by our side

Even the chastisement was tender and true

We wouldn't be who we are if we didn't have you

For every bit of love and the lessons you taught

For every sacrifice and the battles you fought

David, Zedina, and Jimmy up above

Thomas and Marty, we're wrapped in your love

We'll forever be thankful for the path that you trod

You're our beautiful Mama, the best mother from God