This season of life can feel like a whirlwind. Between diaper blowouts, late-night feeds, school drop-offs, work deadlines, and trying to just keep your head above water, it’s easy to feel like the chaos is taking over. Some days, it feels like you’re running on autopilot, barely catching a breath. But even in the busiest, messiest moments, there is so much to be thankful for, and every day reminds me why I am grateful to be a mom.
I’ve learned that gratitude isn’t something that just happens naturally. It’s a choice. It’s a decision I make every single day, to pause and notice the good, even when life feels messy. Some days, that means feeling thankful for the tiny things: the giggle of my kids as they chase each other through the house, the first sip of coffee, the quiet moment after bedtime with my husband when I can just breathe. Other days, it’s the big things: the health of my family, a supportive partner, a home filled with love and laughter. Every moment is a reminder of why I am so grateful to be a mom.
Even in the chaos, there is beauty. There is magic in the ordinary. I see it when my daughter hugs me tightly and leans in for a kiss for no reason, when my older kids share stories about their day, or when I watch my husband patiently wash the tangles out of our girls' hair. These moments are fleeting, but they remind me daily that being a mother, as messy, imperfect, unpredictable as it is, is a privilege. I am truly grateful to be a mom in this vibrant, full, and beautiful life.
Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the hard parts. Motherhood is exhausting. Life is full of responsibilities and challenges that can feel overwhelming. But choosing gratitude allows me to shift my focus from what’s stressful to what’s meaningful. It’s a reminder that amidst the chaos, there is so much to celebrate.
Every night, I take a moment to reflect. I ask myself: What made me smile today? What am I grateful for? It could be one thing, or ten. It could be big, or it could be tiny. And every time I do this, it changes how I see the world. It softens the edges of the tough days, brings perspective to the frustrations, and reminds me that even on the hardest days, my life is full of beauty.
This season of life may be messy, chaotic, and exhausting, but it is also vibrant, full, and rich. Choosing gratitude doesn’t make the chaos disappear, but it changes how I experience it. It helps me slow down, notice, and savor the small joys that are easy to miss when life is moving fast.
So in this season of life, I choose to see the beauty. I choose to see the love in the noise, the laughter in the mess, and the grace in the chaos. I choose to be grateful to be a mom, not for a perfect life, but for the perfectly imperfect one I get to live.
And if there’s one thing I want every mom to know, it’s this: even when life feels overwhelming, there is always something to be thankful for. Pause. Look around. Take a deep breath. And notice how beautiful your life truly is. Right here, right now. Always remember, no matter how chaotic it gets, being a mother is a gift, and choosing gratitude helps you see it every single day.
I'd love to hear, what’s one thing you’re grateful for as a mom?
Keep going mama, you got this. And as always, sending love your way!
With love, Courtney
