Parenthood... It's not for the faint of heart. 

Most days, being a mom is equal parts exhausting and exhilarating. For every rewarding moment, there are a handful of challenging ones--tantrums, meltdowns, twists, and turns. But you know what gets me through those spills and struggles and upsets and flops and fails: a little humor and a whole lot of perspective. And letter board quotes--witty, wise letter board quotes help too.

You know what I'm talking about, right? They're all over Instagram. Inspirational mantras about morning motivation (AKA coffee), silly sayings about sleep-deprivation, and winsome words about trips to Target. It may sound ridiculous, but these light-hearted letter-board quotes can remind us that we're not alone. Our daily frustrations, wins, and losses are common threads that unite as mothers. And those more serious, heartfelt quotes? Well, they serve as a re-set button, reminding us not to sweat the small stuff or cry over spilled milk (unless it's breast milk, of course). 

For all the parents having a hard day (or hour, or minute), push pause and enjoy perusing a few of our favorite funny, sweet, inspirational, and Instagram-worthy letter board quotes...

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