I'm a single mother of 2 amazing kids and I try to make sure to tell myself almost everyday how awesome of a mother I am. Not that I think I'm the best by far, but I do it to help get through the day. Sometimes I feel guilty about saying no to something my kids ask for because it's not easy when you're a single mother. I was in walmart on Friday doing some shopping after payday. I went through my shopping list and was almost done. I realized I'd have enough for an extra treat for each child to pick. So we made a game of it and finished up. While in line I noticed this older lady looking my way and smiling. I smiled back and continued to load my groceries on at the till. While loading my vehicle the same older woman was walking towards my truck as her husband was loading his groceries. I stopped loading my truck and said hi. Right then this happened and she said " I don't want to frighten you but I have to tell you something. Your children are amazing and so are you. I watched and listened while you were shopping. We happened to be at the same place as you for half our shopping time. You are an amazing mother, not sure how often someone tells you that and I hope you don't think I'm weird. I just had to come tell you even though my husband said I shouldn't admit we overheard your conversations with the kids. I really hope you know how sincere I am when I tell you how great I thought you were and it was so refreshing to witness that." I was in tears, I don't think anyone would understand how great it is to hear someone else you don't know tell you that. To that lady, you made my day/ week/ month/ year. I hugged her and we went on our way but you deserve to be spotted and maybe everyone realizes that the tiniest compliment could flip anyone's day around

Signed a mother of 2 great kids.