As a kid, my mom and I butted heads… a lot! She said white, I said black! My mom wanted a daughter who was obedient, helpful and loving. I was independent, preferred to spend my days outdoors or at a friend’s house and sort of lazy. I was positive and optimistic, and I thought she was a pessimistic (but really, she was a realist, I was just too young and naïve to know any better). I walked to the beat of my own drum and she would punish me for it. I was literally grounded A L L T H E T I M E !!! Just ask my best friends… I even missed out on my own surprise party one time because I was grounded…so there’s that!
As an adult and a parent myself now, my mom is my best-friend, my confidant, my advisor and my biggest supporter. But to be honest, she was always my biggest supporter. It was her (and my dad’s) sacrifices, life-lessons, persistence, determination and unconditional love that allowed me to succeed and prosper both personally and professionally. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for them, and I know that all heartedly. Yes, we still butt heads and we often disagree, but my mom’s opinion and support is instrumental to my life.
While my mom’s support, before coming into adulthood, was so vital, it’s her current help that has been truly priceless. As a stay-at-home mom to three boys, my days are all consumed by my kids. From the moment I wake up to the moment I put them to sleep. When the weekdays role into weekends with no change in routine, its all about the kids. After a while (five and a half years to be exact), this wears on you. While we did hire some part-time, temporary help after we had our third son, we had decided that I would be the primary care-giver to our kids. That means, I needed to find some help. After all, it takes a village… Enter my mom, who will literarily drop everything she is doing to rush over and help me. In some critical times, she would often change her appointments around just so can be there to help. Whether I need her help with the kids, around the house, during the day or a few hours at night, she will always say YES! My mom is reliable and dependable. I can count on her and THAT is the best gift she’s ever given me. I honestly don’t know how I would have done this whole parenting / stay-at-home gig without her help.
I love this beautiful video from P&G all about the roles that moms play in their children’s lives. I dare you to watch it without tearing up. So grab a tissue and then share it with your mom. Most importantly, don’t forget to thank your mom this Mother’s Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ3k6BFX2uw
PAMPERS GIVEAWAY
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Together with P&G, I’m giving away a $50 Pampers prize pack to one lucky reader because we all know that moms can always use a helping hand!
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Disclosure: I’m part of the Pampers Baby Panel and receive special perks as part of my participation in this campaign. All stories and opinions are my own.
My mother has always been there for me, even when things weren’t going great between us she still stood by me and never gave up on me!!
My mom taught me to be loving and to be true to myself when making decisions.
My mom has let us figure things out for ourselves. There are a bunch of us so she had to have her head on straight. I think I’m the easiest of all, the others are strong willed and just my way. There’s often a lot of arguing, especially lately, and I so badly want to marry them off. 😀
My mom has taught me how to work hard and be a good mom. she is the toughest women i know
my mother has made me strong by helping me with my depression. she is there to talk to me and make me realise that I have to be strong to get through it.
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She on top of having 4 kids she also fostered many children over the years, she showed me love and caring and being strong.
My Mom taught me and my sister that I can do anything and be anything I want to be. Now we have daughters and instilling that attitude in them. 🙂 Now that’s a cycle you want to repeat! 🙂
My mom has been my rock, always there to talk to me about anything and lend a hand when needed. Even when I work, she is there to care for my kids so I do not have to worry about them since I am a single dad raising 5 of them
Oh in so many ways. I have a terminal illness called Spinal Muscular Atrophy with a maximum life expectancy of 8 years. I’m turning 30 and it’s all because of her. She’s my arms, legs, heart and soul.
No matter what’s in front of her, she will move on as if there’s nothing in front of her. I learn from her that women should be independent and be strong and no matter what kind of obstacle stand in your life, there’s way to get through or to move on.
My Mother insisted that we get a good education so that we would be able to take care of ourselves independently.
my mom taught me to be kind to others and show compassion.
My mom has made me strong by always believing in me,and helping me deal wit my illness,even today at 90 she is an amazing woman.
Both my parents instilled in me that there is nothing I can’t do.
by supporting me
My mom was always there for me when I needed her. She is a great role model!
She’s always been kind and patient, and I know she prays for all of her children.
My mom made me strong with her unconditional love and support!
My mom has made me strong by her support and knowing she is always there for me. I see her strength every day and more so since my father passed away. I hope one day I can be just as strong as her when the chips are down.
My mom has been my pillar of strength. She always makes my day brighter; she has taught me compassion & empathy.
My Mom was a single mother of 4 and she did an awesome job raising us and was always there for us. She was full of kindness, compassion and love.
By always being there fr me, telling me I can do anything I set my mind to, by being loving and supportive
Being supportive
Wow, you and your Mom look so much alike! My Mom made me strong by always supporting my decisions and listening to me when I needed it.
My mom has always been very supportive and understanding,that made me strong.
my mom is my best friend, shes taught me to be kind and have compassion for other people. shes always been there for me and anyone who needs her. shes the friendliest person you’ll know no matter where we go she goes right up and talks to anyone like they’ve been friends forever. and I’ve learned that from her, the new people at work i always made them feel welcomed.
My mom has made me a strong woman and a strong mother because of how she raised me and everything she has taught me. She has taught me to stand up for myself, for what I believe in and to never let anyone walk all over me as she had done to her
My mom has helped me be strong teaching me to stand up for myself and not take crap from anyone.
My mom made me strong by teaching me good morals and values, right from wrong and to be a kind and generous person.
she has taught me how important family is and has created such a strong family bond for my siblings and I
My Mom has taught me to be strong by being strong herself. She’s been such a great example of strength
mom has always been there for me no matter what, even if she did not agree with it, she has taught me whats right and wrong and lead by example
My mom made me strong by teaching me that you need to be independent and self-reliant in life.
My mom taught me the importance of family and integrity. She taught the importance of selecting the right kind of friends — ones that you can trust and rely on for years. I’ve been able to surround myself with other strong and amazing people in my life thanks to my mom.
My mother made me strong by teaching me to be independent
My Mother taught me that I need to do what is right for me and makes me happy regardless of what others think. She also taught me the importance of family.
my mom taught be to be myself and I can overcome what comes my wy.
Always supported me!
My mom has made me strong by teaching me that I can do anything if I try hard enough. There’s nothing that I can’t accomplish!
My mom made me strong by encouraging me to work hard.
My mother made me strong by my upbringing. She never judged and always gave unconditional love. Always told me as long as I give it my all then I’ve done a great job! She has given me the confidence I have today and made me a strong person to never give up no matter what.
My mom has been an endless support to me, and my 4 children! She always taught me that there is nothing I can’t achieve if I want it bad enough.
My mom helped me to be strong by pushing me to go outside my comfort zone and experience new things.
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My mom has made me strong by teaching me not to give up.
my mom taught me to be strong, by teaching me to believe in who i am and stick up for what i believe in!
My mom taught me the value of hard work and to always pursue my dreams.
My mom taught me to be strong by showing me how to stand up for myself and my beliefs.
She’s made me strong by supporting me.
Being strong was a byproduct of the difficult childhood I had, so while it wasn’t her intention, it was the result.
My mom taught me to be strong when it came to mo ey, using it wisely and never paying full price!
My mom has taught me that it’s never too late or too early to walk you own path
My mom taught me to take risks and follow through on adventures and it’s served me well.
My Mother and I have also butted heads along the way and I can honestly say it wasn’t until I myself became a Mom that I truly appreciated her for all she’s done and all she is! She is so great with my boys and makes me a better, stronger mom everyday just by watching and learning from her interacting with them. I can admit there has been several tears on my end apologizing to her for my actions as a child. I never realized just what kind of love a Mother feels for their child….until now. And humble as she is…she just nods her head and smiles! Thanks for sharing this Maya, it’s brought tears to my eyes once again! I’m off to call my Mom <3
My mom has made me strong by not giving me everything I wanted as a child.
She always was a shoulder to lean on who gave the best the advice
My mom helped make me strong by letting me fail sometimes, but always being there to support me trying again.
she has made me strong by making me independent