Give Thanks To the Five Under Celebrated Traits of Mom

A trait is defined by the Oxford dictionary as "a distinguishing quality or characteristic." In celebration of our moms, let's acknowledge 5 uncelebrated yet critical traits carried by many mothers. Take a moment to express gratitude for these sometimes "awkward" or quirky traits that may have had a more significant impact on your life than you realize.

Mother is One of The Oldest Words in the Human Vocabulary

Cool fact... One of the oldest. Recently, a team of linguists studied the oldest language from the oldest known civilizations known to man. We’re talking 15,000 years ago when glaciers still covered most of Europe and North America. Humans were saying these words in a way pretty similar to how we do today. They found at least 23 "Ultra conserved words" that were consistently used in those earliest civilizations. Of the 23 words that all had the same definition, the words were fire, worm, old, spit, and, of course, mother.

1. Thank You for Your Blind Loyalty!

   - Sometimes it seems delusional, but no one is more loyal to their children, whether we deserve it or not.

   - Mothers think their children are better than they are, demonstrating unwavering dedication.

   - Mothers' loyalty often defies reason, objectivity, and justice.

   - Deep within this loyalty, there's a profound lesson about unconditional support and forgiveness.

2. Thank You for Being Willing to Sacrifice Everything!

   - Mothers are asked to sacrifice everything for a time, giving up bodies, stressless weekends, careers, and more.

   - Recognizing the incredible sacrifice and toll motherhood can take on a woman's life.

   - Mothers give up their clear thinking, facing challenges like "mommy brain," yet enduring for the well-being of their children.

3. Thank You for Protecting Us Like a Mama Bear!

   - Maternal aggression, often referred to as Mama Bear mode, ensures a predictable response when a child is in jeopardy.

   - Mothers are willing to take extra risks to protect their offspring, displaying a fierce commitment to their safety.

   - Moms act as the conscience of the family, preventing mindless adventures and encouraging responsible behavior.

4. Thank You for Worrying for Us... Even When You Didn’t Have To!

   - Mothers serve as the conscience of the family, making children think twice about their actions.

   - Moms worry excessively at times, putting the brakes on mindless adventures and risky behavior.

   - Research indicates that having Mom nearby affects a teen's brain activity, promoting safer driving.

5. Thank You for Teaching Us What Love Looks Like!

   - Mothers have the single biggest influence on the future of the world, shaping individuals through love and guidance.

   - Love is expressed through service, sacrifices, and anticipating the needs of others.

   - Motherhood embodies the true essence of love, from discipline to attending every event and stressing about a child's social life.

Thanks, mom, for teaching us how to love.