Victoria Beckham has written a heartfelt letter about her experience of motherhood, describing it as "the greatest achievement" of her life. The fashion designer and mother-of-four shared her feelings as part of Time's Mother's Day special, alongside other celebrity figures including Ivana Trump and Tina Knowles.
Beckham wrote: "Being a mother is simply the greatest achievement of my life. It has taken me on an unexpected journey that can constantly surprise, educate and confuse me! The emotional connection I feel towards my children brings boundless elation and joy as well as the inevitable worry and concern.
The Beckhams (sans Harper) attended the premiere of 'The Class Of 92' in London.
"They are a wonder to me every day. From a teenage son through to a toddler daughter, each moment of every day is filled with different energies, activities, feelings and a lot of comedy."
She continued: "From playing sport to lounging on the sofa, each of my children fill every second with laughter, music and discussion. They are kind hearted and well-mannered and have incredibly enquiring minds, and I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by these phenomenal human beings."
Beckham also shared how important it was to her to teach her children to work hard and "never, ever take anything for granted".
She wrote: "Being in a position where they live such a privileged life, it is important that our children understand humility, that they appreciate how their parents have worked very hard to create this life for the family and that they, too, have a responsibility to work hard, be respectful and never, ever take anything for granted.
With Romeo Cruz in Paris
"My mother and father always encouraged me and my siblings to have ambitions, and I hope that I can do the same with my children. I hope that I, together with their father, inspire them to dream big and be the best version of themselves that they can be."
The mother of Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo and Harper acknowledged that it is sometimes hard to balance being a parent alongside a career, but thanks FaceTime for allowing her to always feel connected no matter where in the world she finds herself.
"Like so many working mothers all over the world, I feel the constant struggle to be the best mother I can, whilst setting a good example to my children to work hard," she said.
"I travel for work when it's necessary, and I miss them all the time when I am away. But they hide notes in my suitcase, which I love to find when unpacking, and I always bring photographs of all the family and put them by my bed so they are the first thing I see when I wake up and the last thing I see when I go to sleep.
With Harper Seven
"I love to hear their voices on the phone and seeing their faces—thank goodness for FaceTime. That sense of feeling connected makes being apart that little bit easier."
Beckham concludes the letter by sharing her admiration for other mums.
She wrote: "I have always been a great believer that women should support women, and my admiration goes out to mothers everywhere, as they constantly put their own needs behind those of their children, embracing daily uncertainties and entering the new uncharted territories that each day brings, to be, in return, rewarded with joy and unending love. Happy Mother's day."