A list of tired mom quotes to help you feel seen, understood and hopefully, leave you with a smile on your face. Whether you’re struggling with postpartum depression, feeling burnt out from a long day of parenting, or just need a little pick-me-up to get you through the tough times.
As a mom, you give your all every single day, pouring your heart and soul into your family and doing your best to make a positive difference in the lives of those you love. But more often than usual, you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, drained, and downright tired. In those moments, it can be hard to keep going. I hope these quotes will be an encouragement to you, mama, to keep pushing forward.
Tired mom quotes
“If you’re worried about being a good mother, it means you already are one.” – Unknown
“Motherhood has taught me that being a woman isn’t all about being perfect, having it all together, and being able to do everything. Being a mom reminds me that I am human.” – Toni Hammer
“Behind every young child who believes in themselves is a mama who believed first.” – Unknown
“Mom goal: Setting aside my self-doubt and believing, deep in my soul, my kids know how much they are loved.” – Ali Flynn
“In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.” – Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
“I gave birth to you, but you came with no instructions. All I knew was that I loved you long before I saw you. I know I made some mistakes and for that, I am sorry. I was doing my best I could with what I knew. Everything I did for you, I did from love. You are my child, my life, and my dreams for tomorrow. I will always love you and there is nothing that could ever destroy my love for you.” – Unknown
“I’m not just a mom, I’m a 24/7 chef, maid, nurse, chauffeur, counselor, and referee. No wonder I’m always tired!” – Unknown
“I used to think I was tired before I became a mom. Now I know the true meaning of exhaustion.” – Unknown
“Sometimes, the most productive thing a tired mom can do is take a nap.” – Unknown
“Being a mom means being tired all the time and still getting things done.” – Unknown
“I love my kids, but I also love bedtime.” – Unknown
“Don’t tell a mother she looks tired; she already knows that. Tell her she’s doing a great job; she may not know that.” – Stephanie Peltier
”My alarm clock wears cute outfits and makes me smile” – Unknown
”She’s who I became when I stopped pretending that I had it all under control and realized that raising kids isn’t about perfection, holiday cards, or Pinterest meals. It’s about experiencing the ups and the downs with the people who mean the most to you in the world.” – Bunmi Laditan
”When life gets hard and you feel alone, remember, you mean the world to somebody and that somebody calls you mom.” – Unknown
“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” —Marion C. Garretty
Funny tired mom quotes
“Parenthood is a messy, exhausting, frustrating, beautiful journey. It requires selflessness and patience and humility and a sense of humour and double shots of espresso.” – Deb Preston
“My favorite exercise is running late. I do it every day, especially since becoming a mom.” -Unknow
”I finally got 8 hours of sleep. It took me four days, but whatever.” – Unknown
“I love being a mom, but some days I feel like a professional snack maker and butt wiper.” – Unknown
“My housekeeping style is best described as ‘There appears to have been a struggle.” – Unknown
“I used to be cool. Now I’m just a chauffeur and a referee.” – Unknown
“I have a love-hate relationship with my bed. I love sleeping, but it hates letting me go.” – Unknown
“I’m pretty sure ‘tired’ is my default setting at this point.” – Unknown
“I used to be able to do all-nighters no problem. Now staying up past 9pm is a struggle.” – Unknown
“I’m not a morning person or a night owl. I’m just a tired mom.” – Unknown
“I feel like I’m already tired tomorrow.” – Unknown
”May your coffee be stronger than your toddler.” – Unknown
“I haven’t slept in three years, but I have perfected the art of pretending I’m not tired.” – Unknown
”So excited for the 9 minutes of me-time before bed.” – Unknown
”Yes, this is my circus and these are actually my monkeys.” – Unknown
”All the moms on Instagram are making their own baby food and doing cute crafts and I’m over here proud that I took a shower and kept the kids alive.” – Unknown
“I’m not a morning person. I’m a ‘don’t-talk-to-me-until-I’ve-had-my-coffee’ person.” – Unknown
”She believed she could but then her baby woke up 5 times during the night.” – Unknown
”You is tired, you is broke, you is mothering.” – Unknown
”Sleep at this point is just a concept, something I’m looking forward to investigating in the future.” – Amy Poehler
”I don’t want to sleep like a baby. I just want to sleep like my husband.” – Unknown
”A mother need only step into the shower to be instantly reassured she is indispensable to every member of her family.” – Lynne Williams
Final thoughts
Being a mom is a journey that’s full of ups and downs and plenty of surprises along the way. It’s a role that’s both incredibly rewarding and utterly exhausting, with little time for self-care and plenty of demands from those around you. Have a look at my collection of quotes for when being a mom isn’t easy.
Nalayini gajan
March 21, 2023loved these! Hit home on nearly every one. Xx