Overnight Blueberry Bake

“Motherhood is a choice you make everyday to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is, and to forgive yourself over and over again, for doing everything wrong.” -Donna Bell

I’m not a mother, but I think that quote about sums it up…

Whether you have children or not, as women, we were all born with an innate tendency to nurture and love. In our own way, we’re each a “mother” in some way. To our best friend, dog, little girl down the street…we don’t actually have to have a blood-related child to be considered a “mother.” To me, a mother is someone who’s willing to listen, serve and give careful advice, regardless of their own needs.

As Mother’s Day is coming up this week, I’ve been thinking about my own mom and all she’s done/does for me. My mom and I obviously have the bond of partners-in-kitchen-crime, but our relationship goes so much deeper than that. Growing up, my mom was always there to listen to my worries (and believe me, that was more than a full-time job haha). She actually really dislikes Mother’s Day, which is just more proof that she is incredibly selfless. She doesn’t like attention on her, she just wants to serve our family and make sure everyone is happy, and she’s been doing a dang good job at that for years. #futuremomgoals.

So if you’re celebrating Mother’s Day this year, do it with this Overnight Blueberry Bake. There’s something about getting elbow-deep in bread crumbs, blueberries and syrup that just brings people closer. Enjoy this scrumptious breakfast and have a happy Mother’s Day!!