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15 Moms So Wholesome Their Kids Couldn’t Help But Brag

a two-photo collage. the first is of a young man wearing a graduation cap and gown. he’s smiling as he looks forward. standing next to him is his mom who is smiling as she looks up at him. the second is of a mom posing with the 42 blankets that she made and has wrapped up in plastic and is laid out in front of her in the living room.

Mothers often toil away with little recognition – it’s sort of an unwritten rule of motherhood.

As we get older, we tend to appreciate all of the little things mom does to make our lives better in some way. Whether it’s making us our favorite meal when we’re sick or telling the same groan-worthy joke every chance she gets, moms just have a way of making us smile.

1. Whenever the family dog chews up one of his toys, this mom fixes it and sends the family a health report.

2. Love is nothing to be ashamed of.

3. We want to be friends with the mother who put this up in her bathroom.

4. Just look at the pride and adoration in her eyes!

5. When this single mom found out it was “Donuts with Dad” day at her son’s school, she had to improvise so he wouldn’t feel left out. We think she nailed it!

6. When a student couldn’t find daycare for their baby, this college professor (and mom) taught a three-hour class with the adorable boy on her back.

7. “My mom is a Nurse Practitioner and she has been on the front lines of a COVID unit since March. She just got this shirt. I haven’t seen her light up like that in months.”

8. This husband spotted a family resemblance that goes back for generations in his wife’s family.

9. “My mom is giving me one of her kidneys tomorrow. Best mom ever!”

10. “Mom was worried somebody would step on the cat, so she put cones around him.”

11. Who do you think taught her all the best moves?

12. “My mother made me the 2-year-old outfit and the 39-year-old outfit.”

13. This mom crocheted and donated 42 blankets so sick children could have something soft to cuddle in the hospital.

14. “My mum finally escaped an abusive relationship and found herself a little place. No furniture yet but she just sent me this and I’m so proud.”

15. “My daughter is less than a year away from finishing college […] I still have 20 blocks left to finish my day but I remember my daughter and there is nothing to stop me.”

Mothers are the only superheroes we need in this world! We can’t thank them enough for all of their guidance, laughter, and love.

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