To the mama who loses her patience sometimes or doesn’t want to listen to another story, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama who breastfeeds and the mama that doesn’t, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama who has time to shower and those that barely squeak one in for the day, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama who is desperately seeking five more minutes during nap time or doesn’t want to gather up the legos and play on the floor for the hundredth time today, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama who doesn’t want to do the late night teen pick up or make dinner once again, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama who is at work all day and now has more calls or paperwork this weekend or the mom who is home all day with the kids and seeking a break, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama who says no too often or the mama who never says no, you are a wonderful mom.

To the mama living near her grown children and those miles apart, you are a wonderful mom.

To all of the mamas, no matter where you are on your parenting journey, know you are guiding, nurturing and nourishing.

But most importantly, know this deep within your soul...
You are a wonderful mom.

You are admired.
You are a blessing.
You are real and raw.
You are a gift.

You are loved.
You are a wonderful mom.