<div><p>Moms - we can say with authority - do not get enough credit for everything they do. Aside from the fact that none of us would even exist without one, they do all the hard work of keeping everyone in their family happy and healthy.</p><p>As it turns out, motherhood in the animal kingdom is very similar. Loving parents are protective, adorable and exhausted, whether they're <a href="https://www.shared.com/this-90-second-video-shows-just-how-strong-moms-of-sick-kids-are/">humans</a>, <a href="https://www.shared.com/they-came-to-rescue-this-baby-elephant-but-watch-what-his-family-does/">elephants</a> or <a href="https://www.shared.com/no-one-knew-that-this-abandoned-dog-was-guarding-a-special-secret-then-she-leads-her-rescuers-two-miles-out-of-town/">dogs</a>.</p><p>To prove just how much we have in common with canines, we've collected 19 photos that will be <strong>very </strong>relatable to anyone who's done the hard work of raising a family. </p><p></p><p><strong>1. That exciting feeling when you take your maternity photos...</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/1-5.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/1-5_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>2. ...compared to taking your newborn photos</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/2-5.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/2-5_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p><strong>3. When your kids fall asleep in your arms</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/3-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/3-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/3-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>4. Then it's naptime for mommy too</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/7-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/7-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/7-2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>5. But your new sleep schedule will take some getting used to</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/3-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/3-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p><strong>6. Volunteering to take the neighborhood kids to the park</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/4-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/4-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/4-2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>7. Realizing you don't have everything under control like you thought</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/12-4.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/12-4_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>8. Then later you take the kids home, but they STILL have energy</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/11-6.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/11-6_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>9. That's when you need some quiet time...in a different part of the house</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/5-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/5-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/5-2_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>Click the next page for more cute pictures!</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>10. Enjoying the quiet time during a family meal....while it lasts</strong></p><p>By the way, if you need any quick and easy meal ideas for this week's family dinner, you can't go wrong with <a href="https://www.shared.com/have-dinner-ready-in-15-minutes-after-getting-home-with-slow-cooker-soy-glazed-chicken/">these</a> slow cooker <a href="https://www.shared.com/slow-cooker-garlic-ale-beef-sliders-2088184569/">recipes</a>.</p><p>Or if you just need something to keep your little ones occupied for a while, you can't go wrong with these <a href="https://www.shared.com/90s-craft-kits-2063564628/" target="_blank">fun retro crafts</a>.</p><p>Whatever your method is, don't forget to plan some "<a href="https://www.shared.com/this-5-minute-meditation-will-become-the-best-part-of-your-day/" target="_blank">me-time</a>" every day!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/6-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/6-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/6-1_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p><strong>11. "One more story mom, pleeeeease!"</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/8-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/8-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>12. You have to hand it to your kids...they inherited all your good looks</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/9.jpeg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/9_GH_content_550px.jpeg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>13. Maybe you should take one of those sweet, artsy photos for Facebook</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/10.jpeg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/10_GH_content_550px.jpeg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>14. As if all your friends don't know the truth</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Boop.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Boop_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Boop_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/Boop_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p><strong>15. You never expected how hectic shopping with kids could be</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/14-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/14-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>16. But at least it's a good workout</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/10-2.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/10-2_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>17. And you have to admit, you love every moment you spend with your children...</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/17.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/17_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>18. ...even when they just won't stop talking!</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/13-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/13-1_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center">"Mom! Mom! Mom! Mom!"</figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p></p><p><strong>19. "Don't forget! We're taking pictures with your grandparents today!"</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/16.JPG" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>So remember to be proud of your kids - they owe all their success to you!</strong></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/15.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/15_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><strong>Share these pictures with a mom to make her smile!</strong></p></div>