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  As a mom of older children, I would be very sad if one called me that as well.  However, some moms are not always great moms.  That being said, she is providing you a home AND allowed you to bring a dog into HER home.  Then she agreed to take care of that same dog for you.  AND you are going to Hawaii when you can't afford your own place.  As a mom, I would expect my daughter to get her own place, then get a dog, and then, if she could take care of all of that, finally go to Hawaii.  Sorry, it's the mom in me.  
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