Motherhood is a gift from God!

You want to be the best mom you can be, but often you are left wondering if you're even close to achieving that goal. One day you feel like an enormous success, the next a total failure. It is a crazy combination of peaks and valleys. Payment for this wild adventure comes in the form of sticky kisses and dandelion bouquets—priceless, unforgettable rewards from the most precious of treasures. 

Mother of the Year will take you on a 365-day journey filled with purpose, guidance, inspiration, and encouragement to be the mom you want to be. Motherhood is the toughest job you'll ever love, but you can do it!

KENDRA SMILEY is a popular author and speaker, ministering to women nationally and internationally. She brings wit and wisdom to her writing, speaking, and national radio program, "Live Life Intentionally," heard on over 350 stations. Named Illinois Mother of the Year in 2001, Kendra and her husband, John, a former military pilot, live on a farm in central Illinois where they raised their three sons, all of whom are married and are parents themselves. Kendra is the author of nine books and has contributed to many others. You can visit her online at kendrasmiley.com