Motherhood is special and there is nothing quite like being a mom to children. It is a journey that someone goes on that will change the course of their life, and sometimes, mom wants to honor that journey in a permanent way and the best way to do that is a tattoo. However, there is one problem with that, what tattoo does a mother get that could capture how she feels about motherhood?
The answer could be to look within Disney. Motherhood in Disney has been a bit of contention, as they have been accused of not being too kind to mother’s due to all the Disney princesses not having one it seems. However, if you look closer into the movies and tales, you will see wonderful stories of motherhood in the most unexpected movies. There are 10 tattoos of Disney characters that pay a great homage to motherhood and the joys and struggles that come with it.
10 A Mother & Daughter Duo
The first tattoo on our list may work if you have an adult daughter who wants to get a matching tattoo with you. It features Duchess and her daughter, Marie from The Aristocats. Duchess was a tough, single mother who took care of her children and protected them as they travelled across France. She taught her children everything, and she didn’t need the help of any man.
9 The Ultimate Protection
When we think of the movie The Lion King, we are always struck at how strong the love and connection is between Simba and his parents. We also see lions as a symbol of strength. A tattoo like this one is a great symbol reminding everyone that behind every child is a mother willing to protect them at all cost.
8 Honor Those First Moments Of Life
While we are on The Lion King, this moment from the movie is a lot more than Simba being named the prince. It often reflects those first few moments when a mom becomes a mom. The joy of being new parents and showing off your baby to the world.
7 Teapots Make Excellent Moms
When you think of Beauty And The Beast when it relates to motherhood, you instantly think of Belle. The problem is that Belle does not have a mother in the film. That means that you are forgetting the mother-and-son duo that is Mrs. Potts and Chip. Mrs. Potts may have been turned into a teapot, but she is still able to make the best of her situation for her son. She is a beam of positivity for her child.
6 The Saddest Moment
Dumbo probably has one of the saddest mother moments in Disney history. Dumbo’s mother is locked away for trying to protect her young son, and when Dumbo goes looking for her one night it is heartbreaking. He is wrapped up in his mother’s trunk as she gently rocks him and sings “Baby Mine.” This scene never fails to make everyone cry.
5 Now, That’s A Mother!
Most moms find life busy with just a couple children, but Perdita from 101 Dalmations ends up with 99 children by the end of her movie. Perdita is one tough mother, as she never gives up when it comes to rescuing her 15 pups from danger. However, she becomes the ultimate mom when she agrees to take in the almost 100 puppies when they need a home to go to.
4 Love Is Blind
Tarzan had a very unique mother and child relationship, and that is because Tarzan was being taken care of by a gorilla after losing his parents to a jaguar. The love that Kala has for Tarzan shows that blood is not everything, and that anyone can have the title of mom if they love and care enough for their child.
3 A Rocky Start
The movie Brave did a lot for female empowerment and Merida proved that it was OK to break stereotypes and be completely who she is. However, it depicted a mother and daughter relationship that was a bit rocky in the beginning, as her mother pushed her to act more like a “lady.” It took Merida’s mom turning into a real mother-bear to prove that relationships can make it through any turmoil.
2 A Warm Mother
Winnie the Pooh is one of the oldest stories in the Disney catalogue, and there may only be one mother and child relationship featured, but it is a good one. Kanga and her son Roo are an adorable pair, and Kanga is always there to protect her son and keep the family of pals together.
1 She Is Incredible
Helen Parr is Mrs. Incredible in The Incredibles movies and she may be one of the best mom features for one reason, she is one of the most realistic moms that we can all relate to. She is just trying to balance her life, her work and her prepubescent children (and an infant) who all have super-power abilities. We have to credit her for all the incredible work she does.
Source: Bustle