13 Inspirational Quotes to Read on the Worst Mommy Days

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So, motherhood. It's a pretty amazing, incredible, fulfilling gig that most of us wouldn't trade for the world … most of the time. Then there are the other times when it's a nail-biting, gut-wrenching, ear-piercing experience that has us wondering what the hell we got ourselves into. For those tougher times, these little bits of wisdom and inspiration can pep us up, pull us through, and even make us tear up with joy when we sit back and look at our kids with awe and overwhelming love.

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From thoughts about how to parent wisely and reminders about when to just let go and enjoy the ride to the exact right words we need to hear when we think we are failing as moms, these quotes really get to the truth of things and can make us feel a little better as we work through the peaks and pits of being a mom. Some of these quotes are sweet and some will hit right in the feels, but all of them will come in handy along this wild (and sometimes bumpy) road of parenting.

Here are 13 quotes that moms can totally relate to. Pass them along to all the other moms in your life. It's always nice to know we're not alone. Print them out and hang them on the fridge or by the bedside table — because we all have days when we need a little boost.