When you first become a mother, you embark on an incredible journey that only other mothers understand. You learn so much more about yourself, your family, and life in general – things you’ll never forget.

This funny gif article at She Knows features 23 things you learn on this crazy voyage called parenting. For example, naps become something you look forward to. Quiet time all by yourself is almost unheard of! You also learn that everyone has parenting advice, but you ultimately make the decisions for your family so your opinions matter most.

A big lesson learned is the realization that your mom was way smarter than you ever thought, and being a mom yourself is both difficult and wonderful at the same time.

Read the full article here: 23 Life lessons every mother has learned