["I sure am glad I have the mother that I do. She's so patient and forgiving, and kind and caring. She's helped me become the good person that I am today", "It is wonderful to have a good parent.  They really do shape their children for better or worse.  I'm so glad you have a great mother!", "I know.. It's sad that we can't choose our parents sometimes, as some of us don't get the greatest ones. But when you do end up having a great parent, and it was just fate, without you choosing, it makes you feel so grateful."]
I know exactly how you feel.  I have great parents as well and it makes me want to be the same kind of parent for my kids!
I sure am glad I have the mother that I do. She's so patient and forgiving, and kind and caring. She's helped me become the good person that I am today.