Having children is one way stars really are just like us. From dirty diapers to temper tantrums, kids keep their celeb mommies down to earth. In honor of Mother’s Day (it’s coming up Sunday, for you present-buying procrastinators!), see what some superstar supermoms have to say about the joys — and tribulations — of being a mother.

“I thought I knew love before, but I’ve never felt anything like this.”

— Halle Berry to Essence magazine, on having daughter Nahla