The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to choose your battles wisely! Especially with your kiddos.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned in my 15 years of motherhood is forgiveness…forgive yourself for not being perfect in every thing you try to accomplish. Forgive your kids for not being perfect either, you aren’t the Jones’ and you will have your own trials and tribulations to overcome. Forgive your spouse for not being able to read your mind and know exactly what to say or do in every occasion.
Life is to be lived, we grow every day in some way.
And most of of all, enjoy those babies, they really do grow up way to fast!

Happy Mothers Day Angela! Beautiful photos of MacKenlee!… I wonder how long those took to take?? LOL! I especially love the one of her standing by the purple flowers.

One of the great lessons I learned and continue to learn from my mother is the importance of friendships. We always devote so much time to our family and significant others and sometimes we do not have enough time to share with out friends. My mother has always stressed the importance of independence and friendships, and I have definitely embraced that lesson more than any other lesson she has taught me. Some things and conversations you just need your girlfriends for and noone can replace that role 🙂

The biggest lesson I’ve learned since becoming a momma 5 years ago is that our children are learning and growing as people just as much as I am learning and growing as a mom. Patience and grace with them and myself will get us through the ups and downs!

The biggest lesson my mother taught me is to pick my battles wisely, love fiercely and to remember to breath. The biggest lesson motherhood has taught me is to stop comparing myself/family and be happy for what I have (though I don’t always follow this I’m MUCH better at it) My struggles are real, but not the end of the world and my family may not be picture perfect I’m happy and that’s what matters!

Your words and vulnerability continue to bless me. Happy Mother’s Day.

I’ve learned that not all of my children are related by blood.

So beautiful and such an inspiration ♥️

To never take yourself too seriously and to always laugh at yourself. Those words have guided me through life.

My mum would always say to me ‘when I count my blessings, I always count you twice’ and to always treat people how you want to be treated, and that couldn’t be more true. My mum helped me grow into a positive, happy, kind hearted person that finds the good in everybody. Everyone always says to me that I am too nice and I think everyone has positive things about them, but I see that as a good thing? Without my mummas positive outlook on life and teaching me the importance of family, friends and being kind, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I moved to the US two years ago leaving my family behind in England and being without them has really taught me how important it is to have family around and have a family that love you. I really do believe if you treat people the way you want to be treated, you will receive kindness back. When I count my blessings, I will forever count my family twice. Happy Mother’s Day Angela !!

OMG she is gorgeous!! Happy Mother’s Day to you!!

To always go with your gut in decision making, no matter what anyone says. Also to make time for yourself especially during those first couple of years, even if it’s just a a couple laps around Target or a walk with just you and the dog.

I know you have been going through a rough time and whether you know it or not just sharing your experience is going to help so many other moms who are struggling. Thanks for being a voice for other moms who are struggling in silence. I hope your light returns soon and it shines brighter than it ever did before. Happy Mother’s Day

The greatest lesson I’ve learned is unconditional love and just a tiny glimpse of how Jesus must feel for us. Nothing in the entire universe rocked my world more than being a Mama, in the best way possible. I learned for the first time to TRULY put someone else ahead of myself for every second of everyday. I couldn’t imagine loving anything more and know that is just a tiny glimpse of how Jesus feels for all of us. Also feel His love more than ever for making me her Mama. ❤️

How inspiring, being a mom sure isn’t an easy job but we make it through by seeing those cute little smiles and those precious hugs. ?

My mom has always taught me that I need to believe in my self and go for the big dreams and I should never have to worry about falling because she will always be there to catch me. She’s my number one support and I don’t think I could do life without her ? happy morthers day! ??

As I have watched my mom as well as other mom friends of mine I have learned that it is important to look at others knowing that there is more to the story then when I’d publicized outwardly or on social media. I have also learned the importance of handling situation with truth through the lens of grace.

One lesson I’ve learned (and am still trying to figure out) is how to balance being a mama and still finding time for the person I was before I was a mama. Don’t get me wrong, parenthood has been the biggest gift of life! But I need to find a good balance for self care 🙂 any tips welcome lol! I totally agree on the creativity one!!!!

Take care of yourself— You can’t be super mom all day everyday if you neglect yourself! And love on your babies every chance you get ?

I’ve learned not to take our children for granted. They’re tiny people with thoughts, feelings, and potential of their own and we’re here with the grace of God to guide them.

Thank you for sharing your journey, Angela ♡

My biggest thing I have learned is patience. Oh my goodness, patience. They will test you at every turn if you let them and you’ve gotta just breathe.

Loved this!

Happy mother’s day!! I’ve learned that there really isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for your children. That putting them before me is the most natural thing in the world. I’ve also learned that no matter how hard the day has been, when I kiss the cheeks of my sleeping cherubs, the love and grace and patience are renewed to face whatever the next day holds. Just like Jesus – His mercies are new every morning and His grace is sufficient.

My mom taught me to always find light in the darkness… a smile can go a long way and I try to teach it to my 2 boys everyday. Happy Mother’s Day!

The hardest and most valuable lesson I have learned in my nearly 44 years of motherhood is that time means nothing to God. He works in His own time and I have no other choice than to accept that. Patience!!!

I guess one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that you have to be willing to let your plans go. You have to be more in the moment. That moment may find you at the hospital with a child being given a life-altering diagnosis rather than at the school’s holiday program. But you realize life goes on and there will be plenty more school programs for that child and the children who follow. The good moments accumulate over time and outweigh the bad. And they can’t be planned.

The biggest thing my Mom taught me is faith. I saw her go through so much but she always picked herself up and pressed on. She went to nursing school in her mid forties and earned her RN degree. She was so strong and determined to not give up and her faith in God carried her through. If I can be one tenth of that kind of person/ mother then I would be happy. I am a very blessed daughter.

Biggest lesson I learned?? I learned children are just little humans who don’t have any life experience yet and it’s my job to escort them through adulthood. They have a voice and opinions that count. Even very little kids should be allowed to contribute to the family unit.
This philosophy has helped me raise a woke young woman who is independent, smart, compassionate and loving. My young man is still in the works but so far I find him interesting to raise and super funny. (He used to refer to himself as the Laugh Master.) He’s passionate about history, video games and sweets.
Got off track, sorry. Oh yes, and I always can count on 3rd grade science projects being done the night before it’s due.

My biggest lesson learned is that patience is a practiced skill. It’s something you have to continue to work at each and every day!

First I wanna say Happy Mother’s Day and thank you for being you and being an encouragement. I think the biggest lesson I have learned would have to be grace. Walking through postpartum you have to just have grace. Let yourself rest. Let yourself say it’s okay tomorrow is a new day. I praise the Lord that He renews us and gives us a new day!

Thank you Angela for inspiring me to do better in life and thank you for making me a better person. I listen to you and Matt everyday at work on the podcast. My kids are much bigger than MacKenlee, but I still enjoy listening. I’ve learned some things too. My kids are 20, 14, and 11. I appreciate the two of you for making the time and opening your lives to all of us. I love all your Hello Gorgeous stuff and videos. I just found the Facebook group for the GG too. I really enjoy that for the positivity. This world is so negative and when bad days happen or when the people at work wanna be negative Nancy’s I can go there and just overall feel better. You guys are such a fresh breath of air. I appreciate you!!! I Love the banter between you and Matt and love how strong your relationship is. My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We as well have done counseling. Thanks for telling people counseling doesn’t mean there is “trouble.”It’s a weird assumption people have when they think marriage counseling. Thanks again for everything you guys do.
XO Tamara from Colorado

To be present, and to cherish the fleeting time we have together.

The biggest thing I’ve learned along the journey of motherhood is to treasure each moment, whether it’s good or bad… the bad ones will soon be gone, and the good ones bring more joy to your life than can ever be expressed! I too struggled HARD with postpartum after my first child and did not actually enjoy him until he was almost a year old. It breaks my heart to think about it, but I have to give myself GRACE too because there were so many factors out of my control. I learned how to deal better for when my other two were born. Thank you for sharing. Everything you have written is so spot on! Love to you and your family and Happy Mother’s Day!

Sadly the lesson I learned from my mother is what not to do. I’m not a parent, but should I be someday, I will always tell my child how beautiful they are. Sadly I heard the opposite my entire life.

The best lesson I’ve learned is that it’s okay to not be perfect. The house doesn’t HAVE to be spotless. The laundry can be a little backed up. There can be dishes in the sink.

Your baby won’t remember any of that. They’ll remember your TIME. The fact that you watched movies with them. Read to them. Played hide and seek.

As a mama of 2 with slight OCD, this lesson is a tough one yet rewarding.

We all have heard that saying “The days are long, but the years are short” and now that my baby is about to turn 12 there is nothing more that I want than to reverse time and make each day more special for him. Read one more bedtime story instead of saying no, sing one more song together and play hide-and-seek one more time. Take one more picture and record one more silly moment. Write one more memory in his babybook, bc there are so many things I have forgotten bc I decided to “do it tomorrow when I have more time” that turned into forgotten yesterdays. I’m pregnant again with my second child now, and this time I will focus less on keeping up appearances and more time savoring the sweet, beautiful moments that are already happening, bc they never last long enough in the long run.

The biggest lesson I have learned that you can only control your own actions Ana behaviors and to focus on that instead of letting others control you!

Patience. I learned how to be patient w myself and being a mom. It’s the hardest job I’ll ever love and I’ll choose over and over again

A lesson that I have learned as a mother has been to take everyone’s advice with a grain of salt. There isn’t a right way to parent or be a wife. It’s been hard having to hear what others have to say about you as a woman, wife, mother and daughter in law. I’ve decided to focus on me what I can accomplish with who I am.

The biggest lesson I learned is patience and gained a whole new appreciation for my own mother. I can’t believe she graduated college with 3 young kids, had a full time night job and still managed to show up for everything. My patience is continuously tested but I’m starting to get better. All 3 of my kids as so different.

Motherhood is the most rewarding job. I have learned that you are not alone , every mom goes through what you have gone through. We need to keep talking on the struggles ? Just like you are doing. My mom has taught me to be all listening, have patience. Love ❤️ will conquer all

AW THIS IS SOO CUTE ❤️ I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ANGELA YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT MAMA AND I MACKENLEE IS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU ?? THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS GIVEAWAY WE LOVE NORDSTROM AND WOULD LOVE GO WIN! WOULD BE SUCH A NICE IFT TO MY MOM ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Definitely patience. Patience with my little ones and with myself. My mom is the epitome of patience and I strive everyday so be more like her.

I’ve learnes SO much from my mom. Beyond thankful for her! Most importantly my mom has shown me what a woman is worth. Growing up, while married to my dad at such a young age I had to witness SO much that a young girl shouldn’t have to see. Later my mom remarried a Christian man about 7 years ago & through her marriages I’ve been able to see what I’m worth & what I should/ shouldn’t expect out of my marriage one day. As hard as it must’ve been to go through all she went through it’s taught me so much & I love her unconditionally for it ❤️ Happy Mother’s day to all those strong mamma’s!

Love these photos!

Angela,

Thank you for opening your heart and what real struggles as us mom face daily. You are such a wonderful & Godly example of a wonderful mom and a gorgeous girl to others.
I am so blessed I found your blog and pages through Social.

Goodness all your points that you have learned are spot on what I have learned.
Patience, love, creativity, compassion and pride are all things I have truly learned and experienced these past 2 years with my little boy. It’s amazing how God designed us women to be moms to our littles. So many emotions wrapped into one.

One thing I have learned from my momma life is life is too short and we should cherish every moment.
I remember growing up and my mom always telling me, “slow down cherish these moments because they will be gone before but you know it.” I remember being young and saying ok mom, and roll my eyes lol or dreaming to be here or do this. It was until I became a mom and just how fast and precious life is. I feel like one moment my baby is so small being handed to me the day he was born to then the next running so fast full of laughter.

I have learned and how my lens of life have changed so much since becoming a mom. I see how hard my mom sacrificed daily for us and always shared Gods loved and joy.
I say to any new momma, to always remember we can’t do this mom thing on our own. God didn’t intend for us to face life alone. He is always there arms wide open to holds us and always pick us up and guide us trough this journey called life and motherhood.

Thank you Angela again for being such a great example of Gods love.

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Love,
Lexy

My biggest lesson from my mom is to take nothing for granted, always say I love you, and take the time for that extra hug and a kiss when you say goodbye. You never know when it’ll be your last. I wish I had more time with her.

My biggest lesson learned since becoming a mother has definitely been patience. This may seem like an obvious choice but it’s my daily mantra. My baby is my biggest blessing but being a mom is the hardest job of all. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommas out there! We are fighters, and hero’s!! Xoxo

Happy Mother’s Day Angela!! My mom always tells me don’t ever settle for less. She always says to pray and and ask God for his guidance. I hope you have a fabulous Mother’s Day!!

I have learned to have patience and enjoy every moment

The biggest lesson I have learned is to be a good listener, not to judge, and to be there for my son! His father died when when our son was only four. He’s 17 now and it is been such an amazing and challenging journey for the two of us!

The lesson I learned from my mom would be patience and I have some would say too much patience. I have 3 children 25, 21, and 19 none of them live at home anymore and the empty nest syndrome is real and heartbreaking! I’ve had the most patience with my youngest who has been going through an extremely rebellious stage, and throughout all the name calling, the shoving and pushing, the breaking things, stealing, jail time(2nights) and the depression and threats of suicide it’s been beyond anything I could have ever imagined my child would do. He has two loving parents, that both work really hard and have been married for 25 years! He had a great childhood and I wasn’t prepared for all that he threw at me, and through my fears and pain I have had the most patience with him because In my heart and soul I know he is good and this too will pass! I believe in him and days are getting better. So I guess another lesson would be never give up on yourself as a mother and always always have patience for another day!

The biggest lesson I’ve learned (and still learning) is that there is always going to be a bit of a mess, I have a tendency to always want my kids toys and clothes tidy and organized. So I’m learning to deal with that. Haha

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from my momma is to always stay curious and passionate. Regardless of what I’m doing she has always said to do it with my whole heart, if my hearts not in it I’m unable to give 100%. When things aren’t going my way stay curious as to why they’re not- she would remind me God has a plan and he plans lessons in every experience so instead of getting mad or upset- stay curious.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas out there! You’re a true definition of a hero ?

Communication is key! everyday is a new learning experience. Likes, dislikes, and temper tantrums all come with a reason even if we don’t understand them at the time. Little ones don’t always have a way to express them self and while we use our words my two year old loves to throw a fit.

I’m a mom of 4 sweet boys and one of the best pieces of advice I’ve gotten is: Prepare your child for the road, not the road for your child.” I love that because we can’t control the future for our kiddos… but we can pursue their hearts and character, create space for honest conversations, and make sure they know they are valued and belong in our family. As much as we want to shield them from the brokenness of the world, God is thankfully the one in control of their future and we can trust Him to guide their steps!

My mother always told me to be kind and love your sisters- she lost her a sister when she was younger and emphasized on the importance of sisterhood frequently. When my mother passed, it was difficult for everyone, but our sisterhood prevailed and today we are all best of friends. She left me her memory and my sisters. For that (and much more) I will always be grateful to her.

The lesson that has been the biggest for me that my mom taught me is to: no trade my goals of tomorrow for the wants of today.

Love following your motherhood journey. Thank you for always being so open and honest!

From birth my daughter was a mystery. She was born unable to breathe on her own. The doctors ran every single test and couldn’t figure it out. I fought them for about two years. I demanded to see every specialist and we ran countless tests. Something just didn’t add up. Her medical records stated “unknown respiratory issues at birth”. We wanted more kids. My doctor cleared me to have more kids as he said it was maybe a lung disorder she had. Turns out, it wasn’t. We saw a geneticist, he took one look at her and knew she had what was called: Sanfilippo Syndrome (childhood Alzheimer’s). It was terminal. The test confirmed it. So, living through that and then getting her into a clinical trial where she was the 6th person in the world to be treated; I learned to advocate like a mother. I learned very quickly that no one was going to be her voice, so I had to. I learned not all doctors are right. They’re human. I respect the hell out of them but I’ve learned a Mother’s “gut”, intuition should be trusted above all else. I’ve learned that I’m stronger than I think and I can overcome far more than I believe. I’ve learned to grieve daily all the while, simultaneously enjoy every single second.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned so far in motherhood is to never allow myself to believe that I am not worthy enough. It’s easy to feel like a failure as mom and sometimes we do fail but each day is a new day and we can learn how to love relentlessly not just our kids but ourselves and give ourself grace because we are worthy and enough!

I’m not a mother, but I’ve been a “mom” to my nieces & nephews, since I was 16! as my sister lived so close to us for several years. It taught me a lot at a young age about patience and what comes along with being a parent— swearing I would never want kids ? that’s changed now, as I see them growing up and how close of a bond we all share. It’s something special I cherish, because I don’t think we would’ve been as close had I not been single during their developmental years. So in the midst of being single, it truly was a blessing for me and for them!

The biggest lesson I’ve learned from my mama is how to love well. She loves unconditionally and always shows up for her daughters. Her encouragement made us brave, and the woman I am today, is because of her.

My mama taught me to be patient, to be kind and humble, to persevere through the difficult times and most of all, she taught me to love whole heartedly. Mamas are amazing!

Happy Mother’s Day! The one lesson I’ve learned is to spend as much time with them. Time flies, one minute they are the little baby in your arms, the next minute, they are going into their senior year of high school. Let them sleep in your bed, smother them with kisses until they won’t, read bedtime stories, hug as much as possible. These little people will one day have their own families and probably instill the same values when they have their own kids.

The biggest lesson I have learned is to be honest not only with others but yourself and ask for help when you need it., No matter how strong you think you are.