When you’re exhausted and frustrated
Remember how grateful you are
To be a mother.
When they disobey or argue
Remember how grateful you were
When they were born.
When you cry and scream in anger
Remember how grateful you are
That they are safe.
And when you look at them with pride
Remember how thankful you are
That you gave them life.
When they rant and rave
Remember to teach them what you model:
Gratitude and thanksgiving.
When they sigh and despair
Remember to show them tenacity in life —
To strive and be grateful for opportunity.
When they moan and complain
Remember to guide them to rise above:
To face challenge with courage and tenacity.
And when they laugh and smile
Remember to thank them
For the joy they bring.