I’m sure you’ve had one of those days too. Where it feels like everything is a struggle and you wonder if you’ll ever figure this parenting thing out. If today happens to be one of those days for you, here are some mom quotes for tough days.
Motherhood is an adventure. My children are messy, needy, exhausting, germ-infested little carrier monkeys. On their good days. They are also the best part of my life.
Growing up I always wanted to be a mom. Every other goal was secondary.
Now that I am a mom I love it. But it’s hard some days. Harder than I expected. Some days I need a reminder that I’m doing ok.
Sometimes I need to be reminded that motherhood isn’t perfect or easy, it’s just worth it.
I put together this list of my favorite quotes about motherhood. These mom quotes help me to cut myself some slack, regroup a little, and get back in there. I hope they help you too.
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60 Inspiring & Uplifting Mom Quotes for Tough Days
Stay Strong Mom Quotes
Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.
A mother’s love is whole no matter how many times it’s divided.
For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you.
I am proud of many things in my life, but nothing beats being a mother.
A real mom: Emotional, yet the rock. Tired, but keeps going. Worried, but full of hope. Impatient, yet patient. Overwhelmed, but never quits. Amazing, even though doubted. Wonderful, even in the chaos. Life Changer, every single day. – Rachel Martin
Telling my children I love them isn’t a habit. It is my constant reminder to them that they are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
In the end, I’m the only one who can give my children a happy mother who loves life.
In raising my children, I have lost my mind but found my soul. – Lisa T. Shepherd
Mom (n.): Finder of all the things. Family gift buyer. Family vacation planner. Biggest cheerleader and fiercest defender. Dispenser of unconditional love.
I gave you life, but really you gave me mine.
Even when a mother’s soul is tired, she finds strength for her family.
There are hard days in motherhood. But looking at your sleeping child reminds you it’s all worth it. – Kara Ferwerda
Some days she has no idea how she will do it. But every single day, it gets done.
Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.
To the world or you are a mother. To your family, you are the world.
It takes someone really brave to be a mom, someone strong to raise a child, and someone special to love someone more than herself.
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.
Motherhood: love in its purest form.
When it comes to being a mom, it’s probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done. But given the opportunity, I would choose to do it again every single time.
Being a mom is tough. The sleepless nights. The constant mom guilt. Always worrying if you’re doing what’s best for your child. But not a day goes by that I’m not overwhelming thankful I get to wake up and do it all over again.
I didn’t lose myself to motherhood, I found myself.
Nothing in life will ever make you as happy, sad, exhausted, or proud as motherhood.
Motherhood: the days are long but the years are short.
The most magical day of my life was the day I became a mother.
Inspirational Quotes for Struggling Moms
There is no such thing as a mom who has it all together.
I don’t have to be perfect to be a good parent.
A good mom has: Bad days. Great days. Normal days. Overwhelming days. Perfect days. Trying days. Super mom days. Long days. Whirlwind days. And everything in between.
When life gets hard and you feel all alone, remember you mean the world to somebody and that somebody calls you mom.
You can be a mess and still be a good mom. You’re allowed to be both.
It’s a bad day, not a bad life.
You’ve made it through 100% of your bad days.
Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your kids.
Breathe: Your kids need you. Not perfect, just you. With your worries, your laughs, your fails, and your try agains. Your love and your showing up. That’s what matters. Breathe, momma.
The very fact that you worry about being a good mom, means you are one.
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Successful mothers are not the ones that never struggled, They are the ones that never give up despite the struggles. – Sharon Jaynes
Whenever you feel discouraged, just remember, you are the center of the universe to tiny humans you made from scratch. You’re kind of a big deal.
If at the end of the day everyone feels loved, you have done enough.
Bad moments don’t make bad moms.
It’s ok to have strengths and weaknesses as a momma. We don’t have to be everything, every day to our kids. We just need to show up and love them hard.
Don’t forget your human. It’s ok to have bad days.
So many times you will feel like you failed. But in the eyes, heart, and mind of your child, you are supermom.
Momma: you are exactly what your child needs. Don’t ever doubt that. Not even for a second. Not even on the worst days.
You are the earth, the moon, and the stars for your child. Whether you feel like a mess or not.
I know that sometimes you have hard days. But when you look at your kids and they smile up at you with that look of love in their eyes, you can know that you’re doing something right.
Words of Encouragement for Mothers
Motherhood is messy, and challenging, and crazy, and sleepless, and giving, and still unbelievably beautiful. -Rachel Martin
If you are a mom, you are a superhero, period. -Rosie Pope
There is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a great one. – Jill Churchill
Being a momma can be tough, but always remember in the eyes of your child, no one does it better than you.
To the momma who hasn’t felt like herself lately: I know how difficult it is when you catch yourself not being you. Be patient, your sparkle will return again and you will shine again.
Dear mom who feels like a failure: You are amazing. Bad things happen, but so do good things. Pick yourself up and remember, this is just a moment in a long journey.
Just in case no one has told you yet today… You’re doing a great job momma!
Behind every great child is a mom pretty sure she’s screwing it up.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
We’re all imperfect mothers and that’s ok. Tiny humans need connection, not perfection.
Be kind to yourself. You are amazing. You are good enough. You are worth it.
You are doing better than you think you are.
Beautiful momma you are enough. You are so much more than enough.
Momma your body is beautiful. It’s doing and has done miraculous work.
It’s ok momma. It’s ok that you’re tired and scared you’re not doing it right. If you’re waking up every day and trying your best for your child you are doing just fine.
You are allowed to have a bad day. It doesn’t make you a bad mom.
Thoughts on These Mom Quotes for Tough Days…
I hope you’re feeling encouraged and uplifted after reading these mom quotes for tough days. Sometimes we all just need that reminder that although it’s difficult, being a mom is always worth it.
If you have a favorite from this list of mom quotes for tough days, let me know! Drop a comment below or email me at admin@atouchofhomeschooling.com. Follow me on Pinterest for more parenting support and tips.
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Candice is a mom of 3 who has been homeschooling since 2013. She has an A.A.S. in Early Childhood Studies and cares deeply about helping other parents get the information and resources they need to help them homeschool their children with confidence.