You know the kind. We come into contact with these moms every single day and it’s the very moms we want to raise our glasses to. Some of these moms are complete strangers we pass in the grocery aisle or wait on line with at Target; we stand beside these moms at school drop-off, on the ball field and throughout our neighborhoods.
Rockstar Moms are everywhere.
My official definition of a Rockstar Mom: “Any mom who is doing the best job she can, making tons of sacrifices along the way amidst the curve balls that life continues to throw her way.”
The working mom who is juggling multiple jobs to ensure there is food on the table each night.
The single mom who is serving as “both” parents to her children.
The divorced mom who is making the best of the cards she’s been dealt.
The mom who keeps the ship at home afloat as her husband fights for this country overseas.
The special needs mom who continues to be an advocate for her children.
The mom who wants to find nothing more than a quality and affordable education for her children.
The mom who prays for her sick child every night, hoping that there will be a cure so she’ll have the opportunity to watch her baby grow.
The stay-at-home mom who continues to make sacrifices.
The allergy mom who will never give up hope.
The working mom who is seeking to find balance in her life.
The mom who went back to school to earn a degree to fulfill a lifelong dream.
The mom who seeks to find peace.
The mom who empathizes with another mom and lends her hand of support.
The mom who continues to dream big for herself and her children.
The mom who blogs and finds comfort in the online community of women who “get her.”
And to the mom who recently sent her child in with a Valentine’s Day card and piece of candy for my son at school who took a moment to write on his card, “Peanut Free” with a little smiley face – THANK YOU. You are a total Rockstar Mom.
Motherhood is not easy and I want to take a moment to remind you that YOU are doing an amazing job. We are in this thing together, deep in the trenches of motherhood.
So the next time you see another mom while standing in line at the grocery store or waiting in the pediatrician’s office, be sure to give her a smile of encouragement. That nod of acceptance may be just what she needs, a small reminder that she’s a Rockstar Mom – simply doing the best damn job that she can.
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I am a Mom, I am a Rock Star! Thanks for the reminder!
Twitter: Dainty_Mom
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This is just what I needed, Heather. I had a massive headache all of yesterday, had the sniffles, and still had to keep the house in order, cook, clean, play with my little boy ON TOP of all the work I had to do for clients. It was one of those “Jonah” days, indeed. Thanks for being a ray of light to me today. YOU rock.
Twitter: theladya
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Great post from one Rock Star Mom to another!
Twitter: mommakiss
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Im glad I helped you realize this could be written
the mom at your school is a total rocks tar. Not to mention, i’ve had serious work life balance issues the past few weeks. Reading this helped.
Twitter: suitcasetricks
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I have a Rock Star Mom that made her kid come over and introduce himself to Ryan last year when he was new. He was the only kid that spoke to him at the open house. This year, when I sent in my painstakingly made Pinterest Valentines she sent me an email to tell me how great they were. She made my day!
Twitter: Imperfectmomma
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Love this! Brought a tear. So absolutely love this
YES! This post is amazing! Thank you for posting. That smile that you wrote about? A very powerful thing. Mothers need to stick together.
Twitter: GalitBreen
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Yes, this. Every single nod counts.
(Love!)
Twitter: lkg4sweetspot
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That is wonderful!
Twitter: tsharp12
says:
Completely love this. Thank you for tons of reasons!
Twitter: Katiefhurley
says:
Well said, my friend. In a time where there is a heavy focus on mom wars, this is very refreshing
Twitter: IASoupMama
says:
Cannot “like” this enough!
Great post! Loved this.
Twitter: aladyinfrance
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It’s inspiring to think of how many brave moms are doing the best they can in all sorts of difficult circumstances.
Twitter: crushworthymoms
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Debi, Love this piece!! You are a rockstarmom for your support of other moms new to the blogger community!! Your encouragement is so appreciated!!! Us rockstarmoms gotta stay together!!!! xx
Twitter: Truthfulmommy
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Heather,
You, my friend, are a rockstar among women.This post touches my heart on more levels than I can say! Xo
Twitter: RealLifeHusband
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RockStar Moms are almost as cool as RockStar Dads!
Great post.
Twitter: theharriedmom
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We’re all Rock Stars in our own ways. LOVE it!
Twitter: Smiley_soleil
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We all could use a little reminding every now and again because I often feel like the rockstar mom that has a hangover after the show from the night before. Somedays I am flying high and other days I think… man I have SO many miles to go before I sleep!
Love that the card read peanut free, with 2-stepsons with peanut allergies~that rocks!
Twitter: elissapr
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Great post! Thank you for calling out ALL MOMS and the daily challenges they try to overcome!
Twitter: AlisonSWLee
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Absolutely needed to read this. Heather, thank you.
Just what every mother needs. Thank you for this post. It’s just what i needed to jumpstart another busy day.
Twitter: anoptimisticmom
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Love, love, love this!!
Rock on! =)
I am a Rock Star Mom – Woo Hoo!!!!
So awesome, so true! We are all Rock Star Moms! It is the most challenging job on the planet, and the only job on earth that is 24 hours, non-stop!
Twitter: SaidKristin
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Ever since I became a mom myself, I always try to smile and/or chat with other moms when I’m out and about. Some seem offended or put out or suspicious, but most readily embrace the gesture and return it. I just feel like we’re all united in a common kinship.
Twitter: chosenchaos
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We need gear… pins, t-shirts, bumper magnets (stickers are a no-no)
Twitter: BrittanyVandy
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Amen Heather. This is no one style fits all. We are all rock stars when we are doing the best that we can for our kids, and even when we are tired and overwhelmed, rock stars still.
Thanks for continuing to empower and inspire us moms sweet friend!
Twitter: ADonnRowley
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Thank you so much for this. The reminder that so many of us are in fact rock stars. Your words. Not mine. But good words. Very.
Twitter: CourtneyKirklnd
says:
Great post, Heather! I think motherhood is one of those things that you just don’t “get” until you are thrown into the midst. And once you are, you realize that all of us–each and every one of us–is just trying to get by.
Twitter: SeekingGrace316
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Just being a mom makes us Rockstars. Thank you for the reminder of this fact. It is easy to forget in the day to day humdrum.
Twitter: Sensible Moms
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Amen! I will be paying it forward with that little smile today. Thanks for the shot of positivity.
Twitter: LauraLamereBlog
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I love your definition! High five to all of the rockstar moms!
I loved this!
We are ALL “Rockstar” Moms!