The following Mother's Day tributes are from Medea Creek Middle School in Oak Park

Happy Mother's Day! You are the best mom in the world. I appreciate the way you help me with my homework, drive me to places I want to go, and get things for me. I love you so much. You are the best mom a son could have.

Jonathan

You do so much for me. I love when you make me breakfast. I like how you have confidence in yourself, and you don't care what other people think. You are teaching me that, too. I like how you always believe in me. I love you!

Izo

I like how you take me places like plays and take care of me by giving me yummy pasta and salad. I enjoy spending time watching TV with you, and I like that you surprise me.

Ariel

You are so kind to others and me. I love how you help me with my homework. I know you are always there for me. You always take care of me when I'm sick and encourage me with presents. You stick up for me when someone is mean. I love you.

Justin

I love spending time with you because you help me with my problems. You are always there for me. I love going places with you because it's fun. I appreciate what you do for me and how you get me things all the time. Thank you for helping me change my classes in school and helping me study.

T.J.

I appreciate you because when you were sick, you still took me to subway. You are always there to help me with my homework, and you are very patient. Thank you for making us dinner and everything else you do like buying me new clothes when I need them. I love you!

Aaron

I like it when you buy me gifts. Thank you for buying me new shoes. I appreciate you because you care about me, you are nice to me and you love me. I like when we play board games together and go out to eat together. You are always there to help me with my homework and study for hard tests. You are amazing.

Jesse

I love you very much! I think you are the best mom in the whole world. I just wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day and hope you have a great day. I love when we go out and do things together like go see movies or go out to eat together. Thank you for helping me with my homework and helping me study for tests. I appreciate you very much.

Tyler

Thank you for taking care of me and never letting me down. I wish you a Happy Mother's Day.

Dasa

Thank you for always being there for me. Happy Mother's Day.

Kelsey

Thank you for everything you have done for me. You are such a great mom and you take care of all of us really well. Happy Mother's Day.

Chase

It's weird because you always smell like a mom and I love that smell. You are the best mom in the whole world. You are kind and loving and I love you back. Happy Mother's Day.

Callie

Dear mom, You are. . . Helpful Kind Fun to be with Loving- you give good hugs Generous You always smell good And I love you so much

Lindsay

Thank you for being so helpful and not grounding me . . . that much. You believe in me and you are there when I need you. Happy Mother's Day.

Anthony

I love you so much. You are generous and give me lots of extra things. You are nice and caring. I appreciate all the things you do for me. Happy Mother's Day.

Zach

Aunt Lori, You are such a kind person who is always looking out for me. Honestly, you are my hero. You make sure I am safe, even when I roll my eyes at you when you say, "Call me as soon as you get there." I know that you are looking out for me. With your huge heart, you have impacted my life. I am thankful for all that you have provided for me. I love you very much.

Hayley

Mom,you are so caring in many ways. I love you because you are the most helpful and influential person I know. I do like going on trips with you. We have good times and I have fond memories. Thank you for always being there and I love you.

Luke

Dear Lara Barrett aka mom, You are the best mom in the whole world. You pick me up when I am sad. You take me places just to hang out with my friends. You dress cool to be hip. You still act like a kid. You help me study for tests. You take me to my art lessons. You provide a safe environment when I am with you. I am so happy I have a cool mom like you.

Jacob