Motherhood is so many things... an all encapulsing word, an all escapulating experience.
We asked the DockATot Mama Community to distill into one sentace what it means to be a mother. Here are 50 of their responses:
Motherhood:the state of being a mother
– dictionary.com
Motherhood is...
the most rewarding and challenging job you'll ever have.
- Anna
wild but endless love.
- Kylie
the hardest, most fantastic yet terrifying months of my life, so far.
- Bree
learning as much from your kid as they learn from you.
- Imogen
the greatest adventure of your life, with no map or guidebook.
- Lisa
a beautiful chaos.
- Mimi
an all-consuming, life-altertering journey of unconditional love and selflessness.
- Chloe
finding strength you didn't know you had an experiencing a love you didn't know you could.
- Renee
an endless cycle of joy, worry and wonder.
- Brittany
a never ending job, where your work is never done and your love is always needed.
- Bianca
a journey where every day brings new joys and challenges.
- Camilla
a sacrifice where you put your little ones needs above your own.
- Emma
a gift.
- Dani
the realisation that your child is a part of you, and you a part of them.
- Georgia
a lifelong commitment of love.
- Grace
a beautiful mess of love and chaos, and tears and laughter.
- Ally
humbling experience that has taught me more about myself than anything else in life.
- Saskia
a jounrey of selflessness.
- Estelle
a journey that will break your heart and fill it up all over again.
- Annie
learning to let go, but also never letting go of the love.
- Megan
a journey of discovering what truly matters in life.
- Jayde
an all-consuming love that never fades.
- Frankie
is being both a teacher and a student.
- Ivy
the feeling of your heart overflowing with love.
- Emily
a rollercoaster of emotions.
- Brianna
a journey where every mother's experience is different.
- Laura
the never-ending struggle of trying to be the best parent you can be.
- Jasmine
the challenge of finding your own identity while being a parent.
- Ebony
the feeling of being overwhelmed, but also being able to overcome.
- Amy
a journey of balance, where you learn to juggle your roles as a parent, partner, and an individual.
- Morgan
like carrying your heart outside of your body.
- Tori
the most selfless, tiring, and rewarding job there is.
- Rebekah
a constant balancing act of nurturing and disciplining.
- Amanda
a journey that is messy, challenging, and beautiful all at the same time.
- Jessica
rewardling exhausting.
- Ash
a beautiful chaos that fills your heart and your home.
- Monique
a never-ending marathon of love, sacrifice, and patience.
- India
is experiencing a love that is unconditional and unending.
- Gemma
a lifelong journey of learning, growing, and adapting.
- Kiri
a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from joy and laughter to tears and frustration.
- Simone
a journey of acceptance, where you learn to love and accept your child for who they are.
- Kim
a journey of humility, where you learn to accept help and ask for support when you need it.
- Nadia
nuturing and protecting.
- Claire
a deeply transformative experience.
- Heidi
a beautiful and complex tapestry of emotions, experiences, and memories that lasts a lifetime.
- Shae
the greatest, purest love.
- Amber
putting someone else's needs before your own.
- Paige
finding a new sense of purpose and meaning in life.
- Cara
finding a new appreciation for my own mother and the sacrifices she made for me.
- Julia
the best thing that's ever happened to me.
- Savannah
We all have our own definition of the word 'Mother'. No matter what it means to you, today is a day to celebrate motherhood in all its unique and beautiful forms.
Happy Mother's Day! To all the Mamas, we see you and we thank you. This day is for you!