50+ Tired Mom Quotes To Find Your True Pride

Why should you keep pushing through, even when you’re running on fumes? Because you’re not just a mom; you’re a beacon of strength and love for your family.

Your kids may not realize it now, but your tireless efforts are shaping their world, providing them with a sense of stability and endless love. So go ahead, claim that title of “tired mom” with pride.

But here’s the thing: you’re stronger than you think.

Tired Mom Quotes

1. “Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” — Tina Fey

2. “The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness.” — Jessica Lange

3. “Motherhood is a choice you make every day to put someone else’s happiness ahead of your own.” — Donna Ball

4. “The days are long, but the years are short.” — Gretchen Rubin

5. “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” — Robert Browning

6. “Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.” — Barbara Kingsolver

7. “Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service assumed by humankind.” — Howard W. Hunter

8. “Motherhood is tough. If you just want a wonderful little creature to love, you can get a puppy.” — Barbara Walters

9. “Motherhood is not for the faint-hearted. Frogs, skinned knees, and the insults of teenage girls are not meant for the wimpy.” — Danielle Steel

10. “Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary—it’s an act of infinite optimism.” — Gilda Radner

11. “The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.” — Elaine Heffner

12. “Motherhood is a marathon, not a sprint.” — Shonda Rhimes

13. “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.” — Ricki Lake

14. “Motherhood is more awesome than I ever thought it could be and harder than I ever would have imagined.” — Sarah Williams

15. “Motherhood is not a hobby, it is a calling.” — Neil L. Andersen

16. “Motherhood is priced of God, at price no man may dare to lessen or misunderstand.” — Helen Hunt Jackson

17. “Motherhood is a Sisyphean task. You finish sewing one seam shut, and another rips open.” — Jodi Picoult

18. “Motherhood is not for the faint of heart. It takes patience, resilience, and a fair amount of grit.” — Cheryl Strayed

19. “Motherhood is the one job where, the better you are, the more surely you won’t be needed in the long run.” — Barbara Kingsolver

20. “Motherhood is a constant battle of wanting to go to bed early so you can catch up on sleep and wanting to stay awake so you can enjoy some peace and sanity.” — Amy Weatherly

21. “Motherhood is a choice you make every day to put someone else’s well-being ahead of your own.” — Oprah Winfrey

22. “Motherhood is not always about being with your kids. Sometimes it’s about being alone and taking care of yourself so you can be the best version of a mom to them.” — Michelle Obama

23. “Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything.” — Oprah Winfrey

24. “Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood.” — Charles Stanley

25. “Motherhood is a sacred calling, not for the faint of heart.” — Brene Brown

26. “Motherhood is a balancing act of nurturing, teaching, and protecting, while never letting them know you’re scared to death.” — Maya Angelou

27. “Motherhood is a job that you can never call in sick for.” — Tyra Banks

28. “Motherhood is a beautiful struggle.” — Pink

29. “Motherhood is a love story with no ending.” — Kristi Yamaguchi

30. “Motherhood is a beautiful mess.” — Emily Tisch Sussman

31. “Motherhood is a series of tiny victories.” — Kate Middleton

32. “Motherhood is a never-ending dance between letting go and holding on.” — Haim Ginott

33. “Motherhood is a long lesson in humility.” — James Joyce

34. “Motherhood is a constant cycle of loving, worrying, and letting go.” — Jane Goodall

35. “Motherhood is a mirror that reflects our best and worst selves.” — Meryl Streep

36. “Motherhood is a journey that gets you lost and found, all at the same time.” — Anna Quindlen

37. “Motherhood is a lesson in how love can transform you from a rational being into a sleep-deprived, worry-filled creature.” — J.K. Rowling

38. “Motherhood is a lesson in miniature about how love can become our greatest weakness and our greatest strength.” — Zadie Smith

39. “Motherhood is a lesson in humility, a lesson in selflessness, and a lesson in sleep deprivation.” — Hillary Clinton

40. “Motherhood is a lesson in perseverance and resilience.” — Malala Yousafzai

41. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to love someone more than you ever thought possible.” — Reese Witherspoon

42. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to be truly selfless.” — Alicia Keys

43. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to give and receive love in its purest form.” — Ellen DeGeneres

44. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to be your best self, even when you’re running on empty.” — Drew Barrymore

45. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find joy in the little things, even when you’re exhausted.” — Jennifer Garner

46. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find beauty in chaos.” — Cate Blanchett

47. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find peace in the midst of chaos.” — Deepak Chopra

48. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find strength you never knew you had.” — Serena Williams

49. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find hope, even when you’re running on fumes.” — Glennon Doyle

50. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find grace in the messiness of life.” — Anne Lamott

51. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find laughter in the midst of tears.” — Nora Ephron

52. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find courage when you’re scared to death.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

53. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find light in the darkest of days.” — Jodi Picoult

54. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find wisdom in the eyes of your child.” — Toni Morrison

55. “Motherhood is a lesson in how to find love in every moment, even the exhausting ones.” — Isabel Allende

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Wrap Up

Tired moms everywhere can relate to the struggles and joys of motherhood. The tired mom quotes serve as a reminder that it’s okay to feel exhausted and overwhelmed at times.

Whether it’s finding humor in the chaos or seeking support from fellow moms, these quotes offer a sense of validation and camaraderie.

Remember that you’re not alone, and take comfort in the fact that there are other moms out there who understand exactly how you feel. Embrace the journey of motherhood.

Knowing that even on the most challenging days, there is always a source of strength within you.