51 Stay-at-Home Mom Quotes That Capture the Many Sides of Motherhood
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It's not the most glamorous job, but it's certainly one of the most meaningful. These stay-at-home mom quotes illuminate why the women who fill this role are so incredibly important.
It's the most rewarding job I will ever have - staying at home and watching you grow is the greatest gift I will ever know.
Every step you take and every move you make, I'm thankful to be watching you.
We are the shapers of the future. The molders of great minds. It takes a lot of effort and every second of our time. We sacrifice our sanity and all of our warm food, just to have to deal with your epic toddler mood. But in the end, we know you are worth the stress and all the mess, because being your mom is quite simply the best.
To all the mothers who have dedicated their lives to loving, teaching, inspiring, and transforming their kids into functioning human beings - your effort matters. You are changing the world one day at a time.
Mom: A small word for the biggest job in the world.
Your presence is much more valuable than checking items off a to-do list. Cheers to the moms who accept the mess and prioritize the snuggles, silly games, and small, but significant moments.
A mom who starts the morning by making her bed can conquer the day. A mom who starts the morning by making everyone else make their beds can conquer the world.
Right now, you are holding tomorrow in your arms. Being a stay-at-home mom means the world to your child. Your guidance will help to shape them into incredible human beings.
Mothers who dedicate their lives to raising their kids don't just create life. They mold it into something meaningful.
Many times, success comes in small packages. Adjust your perspective and you'll find that you are moving mountains an inch at a time.
There's a reason why there is a day for mothers! They are remarkable women! Here are some reminders of the value you bring to the lives of the mini versions of you.
You will never truly understand love until you have a child. You will never truly experience pride until you watch your child succeed.
I am resilient. I am resourceful. I am in the most rewarding time of my life. I am raising my kids. #stayathomemom
First steps. First words. Learning to tie their shoes, ride a bike, and use a spoon. Getting their first A and then graduating from school. These are not just your baby's accomplishments. They are yours. Be proud, mama.
Everything worth knowing is something you learn from your mother.
The moment you decide to have a child, you become brave. The moment you decide to be present in their life, you become committed.
Every big milestone starts with you. Be proud of the work you put in because you are setting your kids up for success. #stayathomemom
It is a remarkable feeling knowing that your embrace can solve virtually any problem. #proudtostayathome
No one gets an instruction manual for how to handle life's obstacles. You get something better - a mother.
Being a stay-at-home mom is a constant invisible struggle. Be proud every time you brush yourself off, get back up, and continue pushing through your day. You are a fighter.
Motherhood is filled with messy moments, especially when you're with your kids 24/7. These stay-at-home mom quotes caption the struggle of taking on this monumental role as well as the ways that moms make it throughout the day to day.
I find my Zen around ___PM.
Currently getting paid in smiles, hugs, slobbery kisses, and baby giggles.
Negative reviews are not welcome today - please take your meltdowns, tantrums, and moodiness elsewhere.
I did not see 'human tissue' in the advertisement for becoming a mom.
Don't ask what's in my coffee mug.
Every day feels like I'm herding cats.
Changing the world, one diaper at a time.
Is it me, or does being a stay-at-home mom feel a lot like the movie Groundhog Day?
My superpower is knowing exactly what my toddler is babbling about.
I have the one job where a quiet workspace is a VERY bad thing. #Stayathomemom
Remember how the messy bun was popular in high school? I'm bringing it back. #SAHMstyle
The best meals are ones that start cold. That way you can ever be disappointed #StayAtHomeMomLife
The Stay-at-Home Mom Mantra: Don't touch that. Get out of there. Don't put that in your mouth. Stop harassing your brother. Mommy needs two minutes!
If the kids are alive and fed, I consider it a successful day.
You are their everything - their support system, their friend, their caregiver. You are also their punching bag. Being a stay-at-home mom means you take almost all the punches and it can be draining. These unappreciated stay-at-home mother quotes highlight the hopes and frustrations that most of us feel on our worst days.
She is the chef to the most discerning of palates. She is the crisis negotiator to tiny terrorists. She is the nurse working a 24/7 shift. She is the maid for the most inconsiderate of house guests. She is a stay-at-home mom.
Stay-at-Home Mom: It's a thankless job until you become a grandparent. Only then will your kids see all the hard work, dedication, and commitment that were hiding just behind the curtain.
Cocomelon characters sing the words we wish that everyone else would say: "My mommy is the best. The best there ever was. My mommy is the best. And I love her just because."
Nagging is the product of feeling unappreciated. Next time a mom in your life badgers you, say thank you, help her, and let her know how much you value her work.
They say that God only gives you what you can handle. Clearly, he thinks I can handle a lot.
Next time you stumble, remember your title: MOM - the Master Of Madness. The struggle is real, but so is your impact.
Stay-at-Home Moms: We fill everyone else's cup, even if it means emptying our own.
Wishing they knew how much I sacrificed, how much I stress, and how often I feel like I'm steering a sinking ship. Thankful that all they see is a supermom, no matter how much I struggle.
It's amazing how no one ever pays attention to a mom until she wants a second to herself to pee.
Staying at home with your kids can be a surprisingly lonely gig. This is especially true when your little ones can't talk. Here are some kind words to share with a stay-at-home mom who needs some uplifting words of encouragement.
The hardest part about being a stay-at-home mom is feeling as if you are alone in your struggles. Here's the secret - everyone is a mess, everyone's kid turns into a terror at some point, and everyone struggles.
You might not see it, but you are the glue, the paper clip, the duct tape, and the staples that keep everyone else together.
Think about this time as your metamorphosis. Every caterpillar must close itself off in order to transform into a beautiful butterfly. Your time to fly will be here soon.
No one is happy all the time. Cherish the moments where you find joy and know that each coming day will be more fulfilling than the last.
You are not anti-social. You just never get a moment away from work. Go to the park. All problems disappear when you go to a place for kids and moms.
Ariel said it best: "I want to be where the people are." If you want to be wandering free, and if you are wishing you could be a part of that world, then tag your spouse in for the night!
They say that distance makes the heart grow fonder. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your kids is give yourself a break. Don't feel bad for taking a little time to socialize with other adults.
One day you will belly laugh at all your problems. The tantrums, the poop-tasrophes, and the ridiculous messes. In fact, you won't just laugh, you will reminisce. Soak up the messy moments before they are gone forever.
This is your second chance to be a kid. Being a stay-at-home mom takes you back in time. Spin in circles in the sunshine, sing silly songs, and sneak in as many snuggles in front of the TV as you can before your time in Neverland disappears.
If anyone questions the words above, they clearly have never never stayed at home with a child. If a naysayer wants a better idea of your role, let them take the reins for the day so you can get a much needed break! Stay-at-home moms are the backbone of the household, so be proud of your work and remember to breathe in the moments that feel impossible. If childbirth teaches us anything, it is that moms can conquer any task!
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