Moms share their everyday triumphs in parenting. "In 2014, I completed the Massachusetts Fire Academy for the city of Cambridge, in which I grew up. I am a 42-year-old divorced mother with custody of my son. My proudest moment was being able to have my son pin my badge on my uniform during the badge ceremony for the city." -- Stephanie Crayton, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Moms share their everyday triumphs in parenting. "In 2014, I completed the Massachusetts Fire Academy for the city of Cambridge, in which I grew up. I am a 42-year-old divorced mother with custody of my son. My proudest moment was being able to have my son pin my badge on my uniform during the badge ceremony for the city." -- Stephanie Crayton, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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"No one prepared me for just how difficult it would be balancing working full-time in upper management, nursing, pumping and caring for an infant! However, I stuck with it and made it work through lots of trial and error." -- Aaliyah A. Samuel, Phoenix
"No one prepared me for just how difficult it would be balancing working full-time in upper management, nursing, pumping and caring for an infant! However, I stuck with it and made it work through lots of trial and error." -- Aaliyah A. Samuel, Phoenix
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"I am a single mother of a two-year-old boy. A few months ago, I decided we would take a mini vacation from Texas to Tennessee. I didn't even think about how I'd keep a two year old occupied in my car for a 15-hour drive. The morning that we were to leave, it hit me. I panicked and even considered canceling the trip all together. But I sucked it up and I'm glad I did! We had a great trip, not one single complaint." -- Alexandria Gipson, College Station, Texas
"I am a single mother of a two-year-old boy. A few months ago, I decided we would take a mini vacation from Texas to Tennessee. I didn't even think about how I'd keep a two year old occupied in my car for a 15-hour drive. The morning that we were to leave, it hit me. I panicked and even considered canceling the trip all together. But I sucked it up and I'm glad I did! We had a great trip, not one single complaint." -- Alexandria Gipson, College Station, Texas
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"One of my proudest moments as a mother: Letting my 3-year-old daughter color on my face. When she asked to color me, this gave me a new 'aha moment': Live a little, even out of my comfort zone." -- Tanya Wilson, St. Thomas, Ontario
"One of my proudest moments as a mother: Letting my 3-year-old daughter color on my face. When she asked to color me, this gave me a new 'aha moment': Live a little, even out of my comfort zone." -- Tanya Wilson, St. Thomas, Ontario
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"I bundled up my 2-year-old and 4-week-old and we went to the grocery store with a long list of items to purchase. ... It may have just been a trip to the grocery store, but it was what I needed to know I will reach my 'new normal'." -- Kristi Bash, Findlay, Ohio
"I bundled up my 2-year-old and 4-week-old and we went to the grocery store with a long list of items to purchase. ... It may have just been a trip to the grocery store, but it was what I needed to know I will reach my 'new normal'." -- Kristi Bash, Findlay, Ohio
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"I am a mom and wife. I teach. I coach softball. During the season I can make myself crazy trying to be a perfectionist with everything. I thought about quitting, but didn't want to give up on my passion of coaching. This year, I have learned to accept help and it has made everyone happier." -- Meghan Stevens, Scott Depot, West Virginia
"I am a mom and wife. I teach. I coach softball. During the season I can make myself crazy trying to be a perfectionist with everything. I thought about quitting, but didn't want to give up on my passion of coaching. This year, I have learned to accept help and it has made everyone happier." -- Meghan Stevens, Scott Depot, West Virginia
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"Feeding my then 6-month-old triplets at once because feeding one at a time took FOREVER!" -- Elana Watts, Kaplan, Louisiana
"Feeding my then 6-month-old triplets at once because feeding one at a time took FOREVER!" -- Elana Watts, Kaplan, Louisiana
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"I lost my 12-year-old son, Zach, on Mother's Day weekend 2013. I'm proud of myself because I have survived." -- Rachele Chrismer
"I lost my 12-year-old son, Zach, on Mother's Day weekend 2013. I'm proud of myself because I have survived." -- Rachele Chrismer
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"We were teaching my 2-year-old son to play hide and seek. He liked our hiding place and decided to join us. ... I frequently have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy this time with them. This day I got it right and we had some memorable fun." -- Kim Clifton, Tulsa, Oklahoma
"We were teaching my 2-year-old son to play hide and seek. He liked our hiding place and decided to join us. ... I frequently have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy this time with them. This day I got it right and we had some memorable fun." -- Kim Clifton, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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"Finding my children's faces in the college stadium during graduation ceremony and allowing them to witness my welfare-to-work success story was one of my proudest moments! I found a good job, got off assistance, moved into an apartment and started my road to success." -- Carey Germana, Greenwood, Indiana
"Finding my children's faces in the college stadium during graduation ceremony and allowing them to witness my welfare-to-work success story was one of my proudest moments! I found a good job, got off assistance, moved into an apartment and started my road to success." -- Carey Germana, Greenwood, Indiana
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"My son Aiden is a monster truck fanatic ... When I was able to get him tickets to be able to see these trucks up close and in action, I was ecstatic because I knew he would be over the moon with excitement. The thing that makes me feel so proud/happy about this picture is that in this moment, I've realized the REAL meaning of 'Giving is a gift for the giver'." -- Monica Carter, Tempe, Arizona
"My son Aiden is a monster truck fanatic ... When I was able to get him tickets to be able to see these trucks up close and in action, I was ecstatic because I knew he would be over the moon with excitement. The thing that makes me feel so proud/happy about this picture is that in this moment, I've realized the REAL meaning of 'Giving is a gift for the giver'." -- Monica Carter, Tempe, Arizona
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"I was destroyed when they told me that my baby had liver cancer. But that day, I cleaned my tears and said to myself, 'Don't give up on your little angel.'" -- Rosselyn Mello, Rosedale, California
"I was destroyed when they told me that my baby had liver cancer. But that day, I cleaned my tears and said to myself, 'Don't give up on your little angel.'" -- Rosselyn Mello, Rosedale, California
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"I'm proud of myself for breastfeeding my daughter Heidi for 19 months. ... Other moms should be proud to share this moment in motherhood, not afraid that they will be criticized for it!" -- Jessica Harden, North Augusta, South Carolina
"I'm proud of myself for breastfeeding my daughter Heidi for 19 months. ... Other moms should be proud to share this moment in motherhood, not afraid that they will be criticized for it!" -- Jessica Harden, North Augusta, South Carolina
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"I would never have guessed that putting together a train track would be so difficult. I was very proud of myself, not only because I didn't rip all my hair out, but because I gave Jay the best gift ever -- patience. He even wanted to take a picture in front of it before he played!" -- Patty Rodriguez, Des Plaines, Illinois
"I would never have guessed that putting together a train track would be so difficult. I was very proud of myself, not only because I didn't rip all my hair out, but because I gave Jay the best gift ever -- patience. He even wanted to take a picture in front of it before he played!" -- Patty Rodriguez, Des Plaines, Illinois
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"After a year and a half I finally got my little girl to sleep in her own bed." -- Courtney Perez, Paso Robles, California
"After a year and a half I finally got my little girl to sleep in her own bed." -- Courtney Perez, Paso Robles, California
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"I was never proud of not finishing college and always felt disappointed in myself and never felt proud of myself no matter how hard I tried. But the moment I held my son for the first time was my proudest moment in the world." -- Ashley Medina, Greenwood Village, Colorado
"I was never proud of not finishing college and always felt disappointed in myself and never felt proud of myself no matter how hard I tried. But the moment I held my son for the first time was my proudest moment in the world." -- Ashley Medina, Greenwood Village, Colorado
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"I have always wanted to sing the National Anthem at the Durham Bulls baseball game. When I heard they were holding auditions at the ball park, I told the kids that for once, mommy will be auditioning." -- Sinae Santillo, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
"I have always wanted to sing the National Anthem at the Durham Bulls baseball game. When I heard they were holding auditions at the ball park, I told the kids that for once, mommy will be auditioning." -- Sinae Santillo, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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"At the end of the minor hockey season, when the traditional parent/player game rolls around, I'm usually on the sidelines watching the game. ... This year, I decided to jump in and give it a try, because my little boy asked me to -- and we both had so much fun laughing at my lack of skill and wobbly sprints down the ice!" -- Christine Craik, Scottsdale, Arizona
"At the end of the minor hockey season, when the traditional parent/player game rolls around, I'm usually on the sidelines watching the game. ... This year, I decided to jump in and give it a try, because my little boy asked me to -- and we both had so much fun laughing at my lack of skill and wobbly sprints down the ice!" -- Christine Craik, Scottsdale, Arizona
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"My most proud moment was receiving my bachelor's degree and having my daughter with me at my graduation. It is important as a parent to lead by example and I tell her this all the time." -- Gigi Bolt, Miami, Florida
"My most proud moment was receiving my bachelor's degree and having my daughter with me at my graduation. It is important as a parent to lead by example and I tell her this all the time." -- Gigi Bolt, Miami, Florida
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"The day I nailed it at being a mom was the day I realized that my home doesn't have to be cleaned daily and that asking my husband for help isn't failure." -- Courtney Lindsay, Fayetteville, Arkansas
"The day I nailed it at being a mom was the day I realized that my home doesn't have to be cleaned daily and that asking my husband for help isn't failure." -- Courtney Lindsay, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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