Marvelous Moms!
There are endless reasons why mothers are marvelous! Their unconditional love for their children is hard to put into words. You will more than likely never understand a mom’s love for you until you are a mother yourself, but in honor of May and Mother’s Day, we would like to take a look at just a few of the things that makes moms so special!
Maternal instinct
Mothers have a special maternal bond with their children that begins in the womb. This bond gives a mom the innate ability to know exactly how to care for her children. Her maternal instinct could be displayed by “nesting” her home to prepare for her baby, knowing what her child’s different cries mean, having a mother’s intuition when her child is sick or in danger or knowing when her child is lying about something.
Selfless
Mothers are the most selfless people. Once they give birth, their world becomes about their children. Their wants are no longer a priority. They sacrifice so much to make sure their children have the best lives possible. This could mean working several jobs to make ends meet, buying their kids new clothes and shoes instead of getting things for themselves and giving their free time to invest it in their children’s interests and activities. The best thing is they do all of this without a thought or expecting anything in return.
They do it all
Mothers wear many hats. They wear the hats of chefs, chauffeurs, nurses, teachers, counselors, coaches and activities coordinators to name a few. The amazing thing is they can juggle many things at once and make it all work. They’re the glue that keeps the family together. Moms can get their kids to school, work a full day, pick up the kids and get them all to different activities and home in time to cook a nice meal for the family, help with homework and get everyone to bed on time. They are truly superheroes!
They know everything about you
Moms have a strange way of knowing absolutely everything about you. They know you better than anyone else possibly could. They love their children so much that they remember every single kernel of information about them. They know everything from your biggest fears, goals, dreams and motivations down to your third favorite color, how many points you scored at your game last week, your favorite and least favorite foods and when your next dentist appointment is.
Comforting
A mother can comfort you like no one else. She knows how to cheer you up after a bad day, and she always has a shoulder to cry on. One hug from your mother can melt away all your problems and make you feel safe and secure—even as an adult. When you’re sad, she’s sad, and she will do anything in her power to make it better.
Supportive
Moms are pillars of strength that you can lean on for support throughout your life. They will encourage you to follow your dreams, listen to your worries, give praise and reassurance and offer helping hands when needed.
They fulfill your needs
Your mother not only provides your basic needs, like food, water and shelter, but she also provides you with social and emotional needs. She knows how to make you feel loved and important, and she cares about your feelings and feels empathy for you.
Your best friend
Mothers can also be your best friend. They are great listeners and have experience with friendships, so they give the absolute best advice. They are always wanting what is best for you and will help guide you in the right direction. They are trustworthy and the best secret keepers. As your mother ages, you will realize more and more that you couldn’t have a better best friend than your mother.
Protective
Mothers have a maternal instinct to protect their young, and this never fades as their children grow. When you were a child, your mother made sure you were safe while you took your first steps and rode a bike for the first time. When you were a teen, she didn’t let you go to a party when the parents weren’t home. She always does her best to keep you safe.
She’s always there for you
Moms put their children first and will always be there for you. No matter whether you’re 5, 15 or 55, your mother will be there when you need her. She will be your biggest cheerleader in the stands and the one there to comfort you when you’re down. Her number one priority is to make you feel her love, and she has a wonderful way of doing it!
You learned how to love from your mom
Your mother was your very first experience with love. She loved you from the moment she knew about you, and you learned how to love from her. Then that same love sprouted into the love you have as a mother for your children, and that same love will continue through your children. It’s a beautiful cycle.
Ways to Spoil Mom
This Mother’s Day, tell the mothers in your life just how much you appreciate them. And if you’re a mom, give yourself a pat on the back, because you’re amazing! Here are a few ways to spoil your mother this year!
- Make her breakfast in bed.
- Have the kids make her a DIY card or gift.
- Treat her to a spa day.
- Take the family to the park for a picnic.
- Give her some much-needed alone time.
- Let her sleep in as late as she wants.
- Finish her “honey do” list.
- Clean the house.
- Bring her flowers or her favorite treat.
- Cook dinner for the family.
- Go for a nature walk.
- Give her a homemade coupon book.
- Let her take a nap.
- Buy her something she won’t buy herself.
- Write a letter telling her how much she means to you.
Regan Lyons is a girl mom and freelance writer. She lives with her husband, Cale, and daughters, Atley, 8, and Ensley, 2, in St. Joseph, Missouri.