28 Tired Mom Quotes To Inspire You On Those Days You Feel Exhausted
There are countless motherhood quotes out there and for good reason, being a mom isn’t easy sometimes. In my experience, it has been so far the most challenging, exhausting, rewarding, and joyous part of my life. I find reading quotes to be a simple way to find inspiration and gain perspective on those days when the tired mom in me is trying to dampen my spirits.
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Mom Fatigue (It Ain’t A New Thing)
One of my hobbies is genealogy and as I do my research into my family tree there’s something that strikes me often and inspires me constantly.
Our female ancestors who became mothers faced some heavy-duty challenges. I can’t even begin to imagine how tired they were when they fell into bed after a day of taking care of their families. It wasn’t unusual to have 7-10 (or more!) kids in those days so in a lot of cases mothers would be pregnant almost every year for 20 years!
Add in the fact that there were no or very few modern conveniences that we are fortunate to have today like, running water, electricity, appliances. Today everything we desire is one click away at the touch of our fingertips and delivered to our door almost immediately!
I can only imagine traveling back in time to tell my great-great-grandmother that I ordered a diaper genie through a small contraption called a smartphone which is actually a computer. Safe to assume she would think I was something sent by the devil. Ha!
Anyway, I digress.
My point is… when I feel tired, or a little self-pitying because I am frustrated, I think of those tired moms of yore and try to snap out of it. Yes, we face different types of challenges especially juggling work/family or being a single mom which was extremely rare 100 years ago than our ancestor mommies did. But personally, I find thinking of their struggles really does help me stay grounded and appreciative.
Remember, some days are good (spectacular and amazing even), while some days are not so hot. But there is something positive to be found in every day, even when you are feeling “mom tired” and overwhelmed.
So for all you weary moms out there, here are a few of our favorite tired mom quotes. Some are short, some are long but I hope you find one that speaks to you!
Tired Mom Quotable Quotes
“Moms come in all shapes and sizes. There is no formula for the perfect mom. But there is one thing we all have in common – and that is the deep love we carry for our sons & daughters.” ~Mandi Hart
“‘My home is filled with toys, has fingerprints on everything, and is never quiet. My hair is usually a mess and I am always tired, but there is always love and laughter. In 20 years, my kids won’t remember the house or my hair, but they will remember the quality time we spent together and the love they felt.” ~Unknown
“Mother is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” ~Dorothy Canfield Fisher
“When I first became a mother I suffered from serious ‘half-ass’ shame. I felt like I was mediocre at everything. I felt so stretched and so distracted (and exhausted). I said ‘Yes’ way too often in an effort to prove that I could do it all. I’ve worked so hard over the past decade to move from ‘What will people think’ to ‘I am enough.’” ~Brene Brown
“There’s no tired like Mom tired” ~Unknown
“Motherhood is meant to overwhelm us. It’s meant to slow us down and remind us of what matters most. It’s meant to expand us in order to make room for the children we’re (briefly) given to guide. It’s meant to reshape us into fuller, more well-rounded women. It reminds us of our interdependency, shows us where we still need to grow, and strengthens our capacity to connect from the heart.”
~Beth Berry
Don’t tell a mother she looks tired; she already knows that. Tell her she’s doing a great job; she may not know that. ~Stephanie Peltier
“A mother’s love is everything Jared. It is what brings a child into this world. It is what moulds their entire being. When a mother sees her child in danger, she is literally capable of anything. Mothers have lifted cars off of their children and destroyed entire dynasties. A mother’s love is the strongest energy known to man. You must that love, and its power.”
~Jamie McGuire (Eden)
Love takes many forms:
Mandi Hart
It looks like a cuddle after a scraped knee.
It looks like working two jobs to make ends meet.
It looks like giving your last mouthful to your child who asks for a bite.
It looks like sleepless nights with the kid who has a temperature.
It looks like enforcing consequences for actions.
It looks like a thousand packed lunchboxes.
It looks like being your child’s biggest fan.
It looks worn knees from praying and it looks like “I love you” said a million times.
“Mothers are the backbone and strength of civilizations. ~Kailin Gow
“Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true Superwoman. Wear your cape proudly.”
~Mandy Hale
It’s a trade-off, really, you either choose to sleep, or you choose alone time. I choose alone time, hands down, nearly every night. During these late hours, our home is perfectly still. I can hear the dog breathing at my feet, the creaks and groans of the house, and the hum of the refrigerator. This is my time, and I cherish every moment of it. There are no children pulling at the hem of my shirt, asking for yet another snack. No noise, no chaos, just me and my thoughts.” ~Jorrie Varney
“To be a mother you must be strong. Even if you don’t feel it, you have to pretend.” ~Sade Adu
“There will be so many times you feel like you failed. But in the eyes, ears, and mind of your child, you are a supermom.” ~Stephanie Precourt
“I know it’s hard mama. I know it can be hard to get up every day and have these little people rely on you. I know it’s hard to feel like sometimes your world is so small. I want to remind you, you are the world. You are the world those little ones revolve around. You are their nurture, their home, and their comfort. You are everything to them, and I hope you know that even on the hard days you know how special you are. Especially to your little people.” ~Unknown
“Be patient with yourself. The journey between practice and perfect is mistakes.” ~Toloupe Dyewole
Mothers are the glue that holds a family together.”
~Mandi Hart
“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had.” ~Linda Wooten
“Being a mom is not a job. There are no nights off. We don’t punch in and punch out.” ~Meredith Grey, Grey’s Anatomy
“For a mother is the only person on earth who can divide her love among 10 children and each child still have all her love.” ~Unknown
“Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.” ~Ricki Lake
“The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got that way because shit went wrong, and they handled it. They handled it in a thousand different ways on a thousand different days, but they handled it. Those women are my superheroes.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert
“Motherhood: If you’re not tired, you’re not doing it right.” ~Unknown
“When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thought. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.” ~Sophia Loren
”Breath darling, this is just a chapter. It’s not your whole story.” ~S.C Lourie
“This struggle is real. The juggle is real. That’s why everyone should hire working mothers. They are put in crazy situations all the time and are forced to problem-solve. They are some of my most resourceful employees.” ~Sara Blakely
“Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with ease.” ~Lisa Alther
“Give me patience when little hands tug at me with ceaseless, small demands. Give me gentle words and smiling eyes, to keep my lips from hasty, sharp replies. Let not fatigue, confusion or noise obscure my vision of life’s fleeting joys, so when in years to come my house is still, beautiful memories its rooms may fill.” ~Unknown
I hope reading some of these tired mom quotes boost your spirits or give you a little comfort if you’re feeling down. Remember you are doing a wonderful and important job (the most important, actually) and you’re not alone!
So even on those days when your hair’s a mess and there’s a little spit up on your favorite sweatshirt, stand tall and be proud of yourself mom, you deserve it!
Until next time, K.
Kelly is the founder and creative force behind Just Our View From Here. As a first-time mom over 40, she brings a fresh perspective to parenting and family life on her blog. Kelly also explores a wide range of lifestyle topics in her writing, including fashion, beauty, self-care, and well-being.
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