In honor of International Women's Day I want to talk about the three most important women in my life. Well, not talk about, but give them the credit they deserve.

First off, my mother in law. I struck gold with my in-laws, especially my mother in law. She is wonderful, funny, and incredibly smart. She has taught me so much about gardening. I had never done it before in my life until I met her. Now I look forward to planting our veggie garden every year with her. She has taught me how to mow my grass, plant bushes and lay grass seed. She is also incredibly handy. I know how to use certain tools, like a saw, that I had never used before. I implore you to come to my house and look at the retaining wall she built and let me help make. It is immaculate. She helps with things around the house that I had never had to fix before. She taught me how to tear out flooring and replace it. She showed me how to insulate my garage and make a cover for it. I know how to take out and install a toilet now because of her. She is a marvel at gardening and updating houses. She is also a masterful cook. I was never a carrot cake guy until I tried hers. Now it is the only carrot cake I will eat. I never had cornbeef and cabbage before, now she has made me a fan. Her sugar cookies, which she ices with a glorious lemon frosting, are my favorite cookies of all time. Above all though, she welcomed me into her family with open arms. I asked her for her blessing to marry her daughter. I have conversations with her like I do with my family. She has never judged me and has always been there for me. My mother in law is an exceptional woman and should be celebrated as such. Love ya.

Next, my mom. I mean, my mom is the best. No mom is better than her. She rules. Full stop. My mom has been there for everything. She was the at home parent when I was a kid. She taught me how to clean and gave me guidance on how important regular cleaning is. She came to every sporting event, and still does with her grandkids. She has humbled me and taught me the right things to do in life. She was my inspiration to do things the right way. She was my movie going buddy for a long while. No one else would go see weird indie movies with me when I was in my early 20's, except my mom. She fed my desire to watch these movies and to spend time with me. She is a tremendous cook as well. Her spaghetti sauce is the best food in the world. She could whip stuff up out of leftovers like no other. She is a stuffed shells master in the kitchen. She also loves harder than anyone I know. She will give love and smiles and hope in the darkest of times. I go to her when I want to feel better and smile. She is a cancer survivor. She has had a heart attack and is even stronger. My mom is the strongest person in the world. She also makes this world a better place. My mom is the best and I love her more than life itself. You are the best mom. Love you.

Finally we have my wife. I have talked about her a lot and I will continue to today. My wife is the best. She is a kickass worker. She provides for our family and then some. She is an excellent planner. She plans trips and school events and our daily calendar. She is the girl scout troop leader. She works her tail off at her job. She has consistently climbed the corporate ladder. She heads committees and plans events. She is a true boss. She is also the smartest person I know. She is so much better at helping the kids with their math homework. She is also much more patient with them. She knows the answer to most questions all of us have in our home. She is our comfort as well. When the kids are sick they look to mom. If I'm having a bad day, she will let me vent. Even if she is having a rough day she will brush it aside and help us out. She is such an excellent healer. She is also hilarious. She can make me laugh at the drop of a hat. I can just look at her and she will make a face that will crack me up. She is also very quick witted and a wizard with words. She is an excellent friend. She will text and talk to anyone who needs an ear. Most of all, she accepts me for who I am, and she has from day one. She has never judged me. Sure we have spats, like all couples, but I think she loves me even more today than she did when we first met. She is the best thing to ever happen to me and I cannot picture my life without her. She has given me 2 wonderful kids and makes me laugh and smile every single day. I love her more than life itself. She is the best.

I love you ladies and you all deserve this day, and every other day for that matter, as a celebration to how great you all are. Happy International Women's Day.

Ty

Ty is the Pop Culture editor for SeedSing and the other host of the X Millennial Man Podcast.

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