Amazing Things A Mother Does Every Day

I want to talk about the amazing things a mother does every day. Have you thought about all the fantastic things a typical mother does each day? The title mother starts when you hold that baby, toddler, or child you gave birth to or adopted.

You may be an aunt, like a mother, to a family member. You may not have wanted to have children of your own. We are all so different, and that’s what makes life so interesting. I’m updating this post from May 2020. I always keep the comments. I got emotional reading through some of them. I’ve been blessed to meet the best people through my blog, and I’m honored that you follow me. I hope you realize, even though we have never met in person, I love all of you. May God bless you on your journey to preparedness.

Mother’s Day

This Sunday is, in fact, Mother’s Day. I’m the mother of four amazing daughters. As a young girl, I babysat for the neighborhood. I was one of those girls who loved the kids and the money I made taking care of them. I used that money to buy my clothes or the materials to sew them. That’s how it was when I grew up.

As a young girl, I worked hard and learned a lot, thankfully from my mother. Here’s the deal: I want to break a mother’s life into sections. I realize we all have different stories, but this is my story.

You may or may not have done some of the things I have listed today. Life is good, and I’m thankful I’m a mother. Some people will say my mother was “hard” to be around. She had a rough childhood that no one should have endured. But she had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off her back, literally. When she was younger, I remember her laughing. I think that’s where I get my giggling from. Laughing makes me happy!

Things A Mother Does

When they hand you that beautiful baby, you count the toes and fingers, check for dimples, and then see how much or how little hair that tiny baby may have. Then, you cuddle that baby, which you may or may not have breastfed. Or you washed bottles constantly; either way, that baby was blessed.

Nowadays, many mothers are giving birth at home. Oh, how we are just like the pioneers once again. I had all four daughters in a hospital. Change is good, and we’re all different in how we approach things, even childbirth.

A typical day is feeding the baby, burping the baby, bathing the baby, changing the diaper, rocking the baby, and hoping the baby takes some good naps.

Now, you’re learning to become a mother among all the baby cuddling. The baby doesn’t come with instructions, and believe me, I could have used some. You still have to do the following while holding a baby in your arms or on your hip as they age. As the kids mature and we learn to be the best moms we can be, we’ll have good days, bad days, hard days, the best days, and the worst days as we deal with new experiences and challenges.

These are just a few of the things we, as mothers, may have done, or that our mothers did with us as children, and that continued until we moved out on our own.

1. Laundry never ends.
2. Cooking or baking can be fun when we do it together, but some weeks this chore never seems to end. We teach them how to read and follow recipes to make successful, nutritious meals. I remember my mom teaching me to make my first pie crust.
3. Grocery shopping is a must. Making good meals is important for moms, making us feel like better wives. If your husband or partner does the cooking, you’re really blessed.
4. A mother plans the menus and meals.
5. We teach the children how to “set the table” correctly. Proper etiquette is one of those simple things to teach.
6. We teach the children to clean up after themselves before they start another game or project. Keeping a home well-organized every day is a real challenge. Kids’ rooms seem to take on a disaster quality.
7. I’ll make bread in between all of this. You know, to save money. We’ll teach the kids to make bread. Cooking bread helps me to recharge during the week since I enjoy it so much.
8. We’ll learn to budget our income so we can pay the bills and still eat.
9. Make doctor’s appointments for the new baby, the other children, and us.
10. Make dentist appointments to stay healthy.
11. We may have church obligations of time and money.
12. We’ll set an example by serving with a civic club. Taking on another thing often means we must take a deep breath, plan the week, and dive in as best we can.
13. We’ll prepare the children for school or a trade school so they have a good life. Helping with the homework was a challenge for me. Mark often had to jump in when he had some free time.
14. Your husband, wife, or partner is in school, and you are typing reports. They work two jobs so the family won’t have student loans.
15. Help keep the kids clean by bathing them at night or even in the afternoon before they lie down for some much-needed slumber.
16. Please teach the children manners and respect for others. We sometimes feel like therapists as we explain why bullying isn’t okay and that being kind is an important social skill.
17. They’ll learn not to slurp their soup or chew with their mouths open.
18. Help with the PTA at school or homeschool your children.
19. I love a clean house, and I mean I really do. It helps with my sanity. I own it.
20. Oh, you’re missing a button. I’ll mend it. I’m a mother.
21. A mother will hug a child and sympathize if the child is in pain or needs a Band-Aid.
22. We get the children bathed and ready for bed.
23. We tuck them in and read them a bedtime story.
24. We’ll sing songs with them.
25. We teach them to pray.
26. The children will learn from our example to help their siblings and others when needed in tough times.
27. We teach them to vacuum, dust, and clean out the refrigerator as they learn to share household chores.
28. We’ll teach them to be self-reliant and not depend on the government for assistance.
29. We teach our children how to read before they start school. My mommy’s brain wants them to have a head start.
30. We’ll drive them to the piano, music, dance, or sporting lessons. It seems like we sign up the kids for a lot!
31. Vacations—oh, that’s the best part. We’ll wash, pack, and organize the clothing for Mom, Dad, and the kids. We’ll pack the car with snacks and water, then ask Dad to get the keys.
32. We’ll help with last-minute requests for “projects” due tomorrow, including those due at 10:30 P.M. We also need to be candid when we can’t help. That’s part of teaching them to organize their time.
33. A mother will teach her children to sew clothes or to make a quilt. Of course, they need to know how to thread a needle; that’s common sense.
34. Gardens, we can’t forget the joy of growing your food and the blessing of being more self-reliant. We teach the kids about seeds, how to plant them, when to harvest them, and how to preserve our bounty.
35. Let’s not forget how to play; we’ll show them that playing is good. Whether it’s puzzles, shooting hoops, riding a bike for the first time, flying a kite, or even playing in the mud on a rainy day, life is full of adventures; just look around.
36. We get the children ready for picture day and family portraits. We plan and carry out special days like birthdays.
37. We teach them to love themselves and others unconditionally. Having strong mental health is as important as physical health, but it’s often overlooked.
38. We often schedule appointments to lube and oil the mama car, and for other car maintenance.
39. Get the car washed.
40. Teach our children to be social as part of their growing-up lessons.
41. Helps extended family, neighbors, and others whenever possible.
42. Teach our kids to treat others as they would like to be treated.
43. May God bless all the mothers so they can love themselves.
44. You teach the kids to be honest in all they do.
45. You train them always to try their best and not give up.
46. You explain how important it is to choose good friends.
47. You tell them how beautiful they are, and they know you never lie.
48. You answer their questions about dating, marriage, and intimacy.
49. You tell them how wonderful parent work is, especially a mother’s work at home.
50. You explain why communication within a family, school, and work is essential.

Final Word

Life as a mother is a treasure to me. I always wanted to be a mother. When the grandchildren came along, life became even better. Life is good for a family that loves one another. Life comes with trials, but we learn to deal with them. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day! May God bless this world, Linda

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