Wonder Woman, is that you?
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min read
There’s so many different variations of “Mama.”
There’s “LESSGOMAA,” when you’re commenting on one of your girlfriend’s Instagram posts. There’s “Proud of you little mama,” when you’re encouraging a younger girl to keep up the hard work. And there’s my personal favorite - “mmMMAMAAAaaaAaAaA oooooOOOOooOooOo,” when you forget reality and become Freddie Mercury for a hot sec. (If you haven’t seen the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, we cannot be friends.)
But to me, there’s only one “Momma.”
So like, I can’t be the only one who thinks, “If it weren’t for my mom … there would be nothing stopping my life and my family’s lives from absolutely falling apart … ultimately leading to a zombie apocalypse and the Earth no longer spinning.” Right?
I honestly don’t think I’m being dramatic whatsoever.
“I don’t know how she does it,” is one of the biggest understatements for any mother. What they do is unparalleled to anything a dictionary or science can explain. And I’m fortunate enough to have a pretty great one on my side.
I definitely owe my mom for how many meetings she had to “take from the car” while being my chauffeur to and from practice. Or how many times I made her listen to stupid girl-drama, leaving her even more worked up than me. There’s definitely been one-too-many occasions where she’s helped me instead of easily letting me struggle on my own. And I literally owe her for how many times she - and her credit card - have been there for me.
She has taught me so much already, but I don’t think there will ever be a day that I stop learning from either of my parents. And Momma, even when you think I’m not listening or when I do a poor job of showing you that I am, know that I value everything you say and teach me.
I’m still trying to figure out the best way to say, “Thank you,” for all that she’s done and for giving me comfort in knowing that she’ll always be there for us.
At the very least, I do like to think I’ve introduced her to a couple more friends thanks to my shenanigans, including:
My Vice Principal, who she had to constantly talk to about my above-average total of excused absences when traveling with the US Team
My high school’s security guards and traffic directors who learned to recognize her car when she was early (of course) and there to pick me up to head to practice
The cashier at Spooky Nook who would ring her up and let her use the cafeteria wall outlets to charge her laptop while I was at training
And finally, literally anyone who needed help with getting something done because that’s what would happen … it. would. get. done.
Because of her, I am fierce, driven, and competitive - and probably a leeeettle bit too strong-willed sometimes ;). Because of her, I fell in love with a sport that is so much more than a sport to me. Because of her, there will always be a team that I can go to for anything. And because of her, I want nothing more than to someday have the chance to raise a daughter as well as she has, accepting that it’ll be a big challenge - and far in the future, Dad!
Momma, you don’t get nearly enough credit. Because if it weren’t for you, there wouldn’t be me. So, thank you.
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.” - Cardinal Mermillod
This is such a heartfelt tribute to moms everywhere! 🥹 The way you describe everything she does really hits home. And for anyone looking to turn those family photos into giant wall art to celebrate her, rasterbator makes it easy to print and assemble a massive poster right from your home printer.
This is such a beautiful tribute to your mom—it really hit home for me. The way you describe all the little things she does (and all the people she somehow befriended through your adventures) is so real and heartfelt. Moms really are the glue holding everything together, and this piece captures that perfectly. It honestly made me want to call mine right now. Also, this page layout is so clean and readable—it makes the story flow even better. If anyone’s curious about the design tools used here, this gradient generator is a great resource for creating similar soft, warm backgrounds.
This is such a heartfelt tribute to moms everywhere. The way you describe all the hidden sacrifices and unwavering support really hits home. If it weren't for our mothers, the whole world would genuinely fall apart. Reading this makes me appreciate my own mom even more, and also reminds me of the wonderfully weird chaos of family life that feels right at home on cursed images. Beautifully written.
This is such a heartfelt tribute to moms everywhere. It reminds me of how much patience and quiet strength they carry every day. Definitely bookmarking this page for a future gift idea—and this arrow puzzle actually feels like a fun little challenge to share with my own mom, too.
Your reflections on the bond with your mom truly resonate with me, especially the way you emphasized her constant support through life's ups and downs. It's a reminder of how easy it is to overlook the sacrifices they make. Like you, I often find myself thinking about the lessons my mom imparted and how they shape my approach to challenges. I think about how those experiences will guide me when it's my turn to raise a child. By the way, the quote you included really captures the essence of motherhood. If you're interested in exploring more about balancing life's demands, you might find LuckyHYP insightful.