Motherhood worth the struggle, says Posh

VICTORIA Beckham has spoken candidly about the ‘daily uncertainties and unending joy’ of being a mother, in a heartfelt open letter about raising her four children. The singer-turned-fashion designer, 41, described the ‘constant struggle’ she feels as a working mother and revealed how her children hide notes inside her suitcase when she travels for work. She stressed how important it was for her and husband David, 40, to teach sons Brooklyn, Cruz, Romeo, pictured, and daughter Harper to ‘never, ever take anything for granted’ as a result of their privileged upbringing. The former Spice Girl was one of a number of famous women who published letters on news magazine website Time to mark Mother’s Day in the US at the weekend. Victoria wrote: ‘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. ‘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. ‘Like so many working mothers all over the world, I feel the constant struggle to be the best mother I can while setting a good example to my children to work hard. I travel for work when it’s necessary, and I miss them all the time when I am away.’ Sharon Osborne also published a letter to her three children Aimee, Jack and Kelly telling them that success and ‘this entertainment industry doesn’t mean anything to me’ – adding that only their happiness does.