The relationship of a mother and her children is one of the strongest, most sacred, and beautiful of human dynamics. It can also be one of the most explosive, with both mothers' and children's unique ability to completely and rapidly incense the other over almost nothing. And no matter how crazy you may make each other or how much her unrelenting nagging wears on you, Mother's Day prompts us think about how fortunate we are to have such a source of unconditional love in our lives. However, we understand a Hallmark holiday might not inspire such pensive reflection and appreciation, so perhaps this collection of the most cringe-inducing, awkward and downright uncomfortable photos of mothers with their children will. Remember, any of these could have been you. Happy Mother's Day, indeed. [Photos via]

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