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Being a mom is a tough job! There are good days and there are bad days. There are days where I am so proud of the humans my kids are turning into, and then there are days where I honestly wonder where they came from. Case in point, the other day my 11 year old son corrected me on a math problem. When I told him, I was sure I was right, he quickly let me know that I didn’t solve the problem correctly because I didn’t use the order of operations. Order of what? By this time, my 14 year old had joined in on the conversation, and they were both trying to explain to me this thing known as order of operations. I still don’t quite understand. However, I was proud of my sons for knowing this. These are the same two sons, who at times I wonder how they will survive in life, because neither one of them knows how to properly dispose of garbage. They both have garbage cans in their bedroom, and we have one in every room of the house. Yet, when they are finished with a granola bar, they throw the wrapper on the floor, leave it on the counter or shove it behind their bed.  For some reason, they think this is easier. Have a new shirt? They just rip the tag off and drop it on the ground. How can an 11 and 14 year old understand complex math and read well above grade level, yet not know how to use a garbage can or close a cupboard? At these times, I feel as though I have somehow failed as a mom. But have I really?

I recently read an article that stated, “if a stay at home mom were to get paid, her annual salary would be $143,102.00.” That is unbelievable! They broke it down by figuring the stay at home mom works 92 hours a week doing the following jobs:

Housekeeper
Cook
Day Care Teacher
Facilities Manager
Computer Operator
Psychologist
Janitor
Van Driver
Laundry Machine Operator
CEO
Bookkeeper
Event Planner
Groundskeeper
General Maintenance Manager
Interior Designer
Logistics Analyst
Nutritionist
Plumber
Nurse

After seeing this list, no wonder why at times I feel overwhelmed and like I can’t stay on top of things.  Sometimes I feel like I’m failing in the mom department. There is a lot a mom needs to do each and everyday. However, I think the main thing we need to remember as moms is that in the long run our kids won’t care if we didn’t throw them the best Birthday Party Pinterest had to offer, or that every meal wasn’t considered to be fine dining. What matters in the long run, is that they feel unconditional love and support from us.

With Mother’s Day this weekend, take time to write your mom a note of appreciation, give her a call, send her flowers, or buy her a gift, but most of all tell her “Thank You” for all she has done for you. Momming ain’t easy and our moms need to know that we truly do appreciate all the time, sweat, tears, and love they put in on a daily basis.

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift idea?  Here are some easy ideas that will mean a lot without breaking the bank.

1. A homemade card.
2. Being told “Thank You!”
3. Helping clean up around the house.
4. A gift card to her favorite store or restaurant.
5. Time for herself.
6.  Light Box c/o
7. Lipsense
8. Necklace with the initials of her children’s names.

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