Even though in the digital age text messages are king, moms pretty much rule when it comes to leaving handwritten notes. My kiddos can't even read, but I've already starting putting little drawings of smiley faces or hearts in their lunchboxes in hopes of brightening their day — because there is nothing else on this planet like a good note from your mama. Moms have the ability to turn an average Post-it note or scrap piece of paper into something Instagram worthy, which is why these mommies both crack us up and warm our hearts with the simple messages they've left for their children to find.
Source: Flickr user Lindsey Turner [1]
Kimi's Mom Never Warmed Up to Her Tattoos
Source: Instagram user ohhkimi_ [2]
She Is Always Looking Out
Source: Instagram user laila_jane [3]
She Even Gets Creative With Where She Puts 'Em
Source: Instagram user ksant11 [4]
Only Mom Can Prevent House Fires
Source: Instagram user rishby6 [5]
Stop With the Sneezing on Her MacBook!
Source: Instagram user allisonsquibbs [6]
Mom Just Knows These Things
Source: Instagram user alex_barrier [7]
This Mom Does Inspiration Well
Source: Instagram user siennamoriarty [8]
I Will Cut You. Love, Mom
Source: Instagram user cleanhumour [9]
Who Raised You Anyway?
Source: Instagram user sirkkubirgitta [10]
Hailey's Got Some Explaining to Do
Source: Instagram user haaailstormm [11]
Of Course She Provided a Blanket
Source: Instagram user my_random_ness [12]
Put Down the Candy Already, Kid
Source: Instagram user mylaboroflove [13]
She's Out With Dad . . . and the Black Man Is OK
Source: Instagram user hooligal_virginia [14]
No Matter What
Source: Instagram user negharfonooni [15]
Get It Together, Steven!
Source: Instagram user etucc [16]
She Loves Her Son (Even If He Can't Operate Doors)
Source: Instagram user tdizz11 [17]
"Quotation Marks" Emphasize Her Coolness
Source: Instagram user ashleyjeanpdx [18]
She Warms Josh's Heart (and His Bed)
Source: Instagram user thepalestoffoxes [19]
Danielle For the Win
Source: Instagram user dbellissimo83 [20]
Go Ahead, Try Her Healthy Brownies!
Source: Instagram user itslindseyxstfu [21]
Snappy's Got a Good Mama!
Source: Instagram user megzemm [22]
Step Away From the Freezer, Kayleigh
Source: Instagram user kbomcallister [23]
A Note We Could All Use
Source: Instagram user kaityhay [24]
"I D Kare Where"
Source: Instagram user haleyblairfitness [25]
Mom's Lunchbox Notes Are the Best
Source: Instagram user christa402 [26]
She Just Wants Them to Be Nice
Source: Instagram user haleymccutchan [27]
She Springs Some Love Into the Day
Source: Instagram user amber_bee [28]
Help Her, Help You, Help Her
Source: Instagram user lishette [29]
Erika, Teach Your Mama Yoga
Source: Instagram user erika_lynn35 [30]
What Do You Call an Awesome Mom? This!
Source: Instagram user slkooiman [31]
A Mom's Work Is Never Done
Source: Instagram user steinbergpearl [32]