I will never forget the first Mother’s Day card I received from my mom and dad 4 years ago. Though just a simple note, it was a celebration of my new personal journey, an affirmation of how great of a job I have been doing (even though I’m sure I was pretty much a wreck at the time). That card is one of the most treasured card I have received because until then, “Mom” was just a term associated with nothing but receiving. After becoming a mother myself, I understood the enormity of love and sacrifice behind it.
Being a mother means that I will always put myself second, my needs, my immediate dreams, my appearances, my hygiene, everything takes a backseat when I am needed. But being a mother has also been God’s biggest gift to me. Because of my two lovely kids, I’ve been able to discover the side of me that I didn’t even know existed. This nurturing, motherly, and intuitive side. Not gonna lie, there are days I just feel like an utter failure as a mom, I served fast food, let them watch TV when I just needed some time to finish blogging. I’ve probably said more “Nos than “Yeses” and got short and impatient and hot tempered when they pushed my buttons. I’m not a perfect mom or a super mom, I am just a mom, struggling to figure out this motherhood thing one day at a time. Here is my toast to all of the moms:
To mothers who set their alarm at 2:00am to pump or feed their infant when all she wants to do is rest and sleep.
To mothers who smiled and waved to the kids goodbye on their first day of school but burst into tears when she got in her car.
To mothers who have scooped poop out of bathtubs, scrubbing the tub with Clorox, fighting every urge of gagging.
To mothers who have kissed and applied ice packs on every boo-boos however tiny.
To working mothers who have been away for days, only to arrive home to meltdowns or even worse unnoticed.
To mothers who bite their tongues instead of saying “I told you so” when their children deserve it 100%.
To mothers who would gladly take the broken arm or stomach flu or broken heart if it could spare their child the pain.
To mothers of toddlers who spend all day running and chasing, wiping down counters, picking up toys.
To single mothers who work 3 jobs to provide for their kids.
To stay at home moms who was once a successful career woman but gave it all up to spend more time with their kids.
Here’s to us, ALL of us.
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!!
~ xo Sheree
Photo : : Rebecca Ou
Have a wonderful mothers day Sheree xx
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These are the sweetest photos–you all look so joyful! And I love how you and your daughter are matching 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day!
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great post and i love all the sweet photos! Happy Mother’s Day!
kileen
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Great pictures, thanks for sharing 😉
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What a special post! Happy Mother’s Day! Your kids are so precious. Thanks so much for the link up!
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What a beautiful post. You have such gorgeous kids and these are really cute photos! 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Hope you have a lovely weekend ahead of you 🙂 Happy Mother’s Day.
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Great post! I love all your pictures, they remind me of all the happy times I have had with my children! So yes! Here’s to us moms! Peace!
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Such beautiful photos! And such a lovely post! Happy Mother’s Day!
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Have a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend!
You look so lovely, Happy Mothers Day! Super cute kiddos too, mine are all grown..motherhood is the best experience ever!
Being a Mom is the hardest yet most rewarding job I know I’ll ever have. Happy Mothers Day to you and all the Mama’s out there!
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You are all so cute!!! I love how you two look with the Victoria Beckham dresses!
So…. I’m pregnant, so I;m not officially a mom yet. But this is my first mother’s day! And even though he is not here yet… he has already changed me so much! I’m always worried about him and cannot wait to hold him! 🙂
Hope I’m one of the lucky winners!
xoxo
Ileana
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Mom means safety, love, soul friend, and home! She loves me, encourages me, and protects me! whenever and wherever we are, mom will stand on our back and support us! Mothers have the most selfless love in the world! They are the greatest people in the word because without them, we won’t be here! Happy Mothers’ day to my dear mom and all other greatful moms! You guys are the best and the most beautiful one in a kid’s eyes!
My mom has been my best friend, my number one supporter, and my the person to push and challenge me my whole life. I really hope to do all those same things for my daughter. Being her mom has completely changed me. I never thought I would take time off work till she came along. I enjoyed sleeping in on weekends and never left the house without showering before her. Yet those things that at one point were so important really mean nothing. I gladly give up sleep and she is my priority. My two greatest treasure in life. (Along with my father and husband and siblings) are my
Mom and my daughter. I want to say thatOur bonds are one of a kind but really I’m sure most parents and children feel the same way.
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My mother is patient (know that we are adults of course, lol) supportive, always available whenever someone needs her, even to her coworkers who call her on her day off! She is so generous and funny. And I love our relationship know as an adult because she will always be my mom first but she is also my friend. Me and my brother chat and laugh with her and literally talk with her about anything. As a child you do not realize how special your parents are and the things they have done for you, but hopefully you can find a way to show that you appreciate that as an adult !
Loved this article.. ❤️ My relationship with my mom was awful ! All I said to her for years was “I hate you so much I wish I had an other mom” (how awful is this..) there were si much tears, but now I opened my eyes and saw that she was constantly protecting me, everytime she could ! So all I can say to her now is that I’m so sorry and I regret all of this, but first I told her recently (and maybe for the first time!) I love you Mom ❤️. And now it’s my turn to take care of her a little bit !
Thanks for reading ❤️
Yay! Just saw that I won! Thank you! Email sent 🙂