The following Mother's Day tributes are from fifth-graders at Brookside Elementary School in Oak Park

Dear mom, I love you so much. I love you because you take time off of work to take care of me when I am sick. I appreciate all the time you put in making me happy, healthy and loved. Thank you so much for all that you do. Happy Mother's Day!

Brooke

I love you so much. I appreciate how much you have done for me. Thank you so much. Thank you for taking care of me when I'm sick. You are the best mom ever, though you're my only mom. Ha, ha!

I am so happy you're my mother and that you take care of me. You make me happy, especially when you make me feel like I am loved no matter what. I love you for those reasons and a lot more. Thank you.

Lauren Christine

My mom is the greatest thing created in the world. When I need help she is there for me. When I get hurt she can heal it. When I am sick she can comfort me. When she gets mad at me I know she still loves me. Or if I am mad at her I hope she still loves me. Thanks for everything. I love you! Thanks for the pool.

Megan

Mom, you are the best mom in the world. You are always there for me. Plus, you are always looking really pretty. I just want you to know I love you so much and I wouldn't trade you for $20 billion and all the first place national titles in the world! Happy Mother's Day.

Dani

You're the bestest mommy ever. Thank you for taking care of me when I was sick and healthy. I love it when you're around because you always put smiles on everybody's faces and you're warm, sweet smile and personality makes everybody happy. You get the party started!

You are probably one of few friends that I can call true. I know you'll always be there for me, anytime, anywhere. You can always cheer me up. I love you so much.

Brittany

Over the years you have done so much for me. When I was little, every time I cried, you made me feel better. Whenever I am stressed, you help me relax. Whenever I need help with homework, you help me right away. You put food on the table. You take care of me, Jackie and Daddy.

I know sometimes I get made at you, but I am still learning all the stuff you do to keep our family functioning. Mom, you are my supermom. I love you so much!

Mara

I just wanted to say how much I love you. You do everything for me and I appreciate it so much. You're the best mom in the world and I can't ask for a better mom than you. I love you so much! You're the best.

McKenna

You can't even imagine how much I appreciate you and all that you do for me. When I am feeling down, you make me feel better. Thank you so much for all that you do for me.

You love me. You make me laugh and you take great care of me.

Even though we fight sometimes we get past it and move on with our wonderful lives. You taught me everything. I now know about real estate and you have made me into your little helper. Happy Mother's Day!

Edden