What do you love about being a mum?

Lyndy - posted on 05/07/2010

At church a few years ago when my youngest of 7 was about 3 yrs we met a man that reminded my kids of a santa so they asked if we could have him over. Me, being a widow with a compassionate heart invited the newly met santa for lunch. After lunch my 3 yr old daughter, who has observed many a sibling sleepover, asked him "Do you want to have a sleepover?"(big cute grin)..."You could sleep with my mom, she has a big bed!"
Thats what I get for having sweet innocent children! ...and no... he did not sleep over, it was the last visit.

Murielle - posted on 05/07/2010

When I stroke my baby daughters face she always holds my hand with both of her little chubby hands and presses it against her face and does not let me go away for a few minutes. I could just cry when she does that

Nikki - posted on 05/07/2010

never felt so much joy watching my chicken grow in to an independent loving lil lady i love waking up to her in the morning and readin to her every nite

Daniella - posted on 05/07/2010

Those women shouldn't really be mothers, i do feel sorry for the kids. It is challenging and today has been a perfect example but i wouldn't change anything for the world. I'm amazed at how my girl is learning so much right now and to be able to watch her grow and develop is a privilege. Websites like that make me despair but I think there is a majority of women like me who think that becoming a mum is the best thing we have ever done.

Jillinda - posted on 05/07/2010

I love how my 8 month old son lays his head on my shoulder and snuggles in.. pure love. One unexpected joy and something I had never considered was how I would feel watching my parents with my son. He is the joy of their lives - watching them interact brings a tear to my eye - and his response to them is amazing. He lights up whenever he sees them and squeals with utter delight! Love it xx

Yvonne - posted on 05/07/2010

How much do you love me mummy? "as big as the world" "I love you as big as the world and more mummy". Even after 23 years it still pulls at my heart strings. "Where are we going mummy" "we're going to aunties" whereupon my daughter bursts into tears, when asked what's the matter, she tells me "we can't go to aunties I've only got one aunty"

Elizabeth - posted on 05/07/2010

I have a three year old boy and a one year old daughter and I love both of them. I love both my kids smiles, I love it when my son plays peek a boo with my daughter and how she squeals with delight when he does. I love my son's sense of humour, we share some big belly laughs sometimes. I love cuddling my kids and the way they feel when they are sitting on your lap all tucked up close. I love sleeping with my kids and how easy they are to spoon. I love how they look when they are asleep, I can't get enough of their angel faces. I love my daughter's fat little feet, I could just eat them. I love their baby fish mouth bad breath in the mornings. I love taking them to the park and watching them have fun. I love how they have made me slow down or even stop and smell the roses. I love sharing a good book before bed. I could go on and on. There are so many things to love but motherhood does have its challenges and maybe those women who said they hated motherhood are just lonely, isolated and unsupported. They are the ones that need the most understanding, help and support to enable them to enjoy the job of motherhood more.

Angela - posted on 05/07/2010

what is there not to love about being a mum even when you have the bad points it's still all worth it cause you see there smiling face and they hug you and all of a sudden whatever is wrong with the world is right again and watching them grow and develop is second to nothing

Mojdeh - posted on 05/07/2010

I am sad that they can actually admit hating being a mother, because after you have them, they are just so wonderful that makes it hard not to love them. However I also understand being so overwhelmed and confused that you question your qualification...and honesty I feel like some people have no business being a parent. We think everyone should just automatically be a good mother after having a child. I seriously wish there was a screening process for having children. It is the most difficult and important job in the world but most people don't know that.

Cherryl - posted on 05/07/2010

I am sad to hear that so many Mums ‘Hate’ being a Mum. I am privileged to have two lovely daughters who in turn have children of their own. It is true that being a Mum is not always easy, but with each difficulty we overcome we become a stronger, better Mum and the blessings flow abundantly. I cherish the times when my girls started to crawl, walk and talk. When they started school and in a blink of an eye left school- I was bursting with pride. They continued to make me proud as they stated their working life and later married; now we are best friends – I love them so much. My life would certainly have been much poorer without them. Thank-you Tanya and Rianna for the abundance that you have given me!

Paula - posted on 05/07/2010

See how many moms have responded! We all love our little ones, no matter how difficult it can be sometimes. A little bitching might be necessary sometimes just to keep us sane, but we know that in a little while he or she will do something that will make us fall in love with them all over again, and again, and again... I am so much happier now - I laugh every day just because of my little boy!

Katrina - posted on 05/07/2010

I love how his face lights up when he sees me, I swear his smile could melt glaciers.

Lenea - posted on 05/06/2010

I tell people " Been there, done that. Loved it while I was doing it. DON'T want to do it again. LOL
Being a grandma is totally awesome, and being a full time stay at home Mom was my chosen profession. Wouldn't of had it any other way.

Mojdeh - posted on 05/06/2010

Endless hugs and kisses, I can just walk downstairs right now and get some love without any expectations. When they are sleeping at night and I go to check on them, love to look at their sweet faces, fills my heart up with so much love. It is really hard sometimes but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Beth - posted on 05/06/2010

Our family just grew adding our 4th member a baby girl. My older daughter has been having a little bit of a hard time with this being 3 and all. With her trying new things and we always tell her she is being such a "big girl".

We recently went to a play group and one of the ladies in charged asked her what she liked to be called, Makayla or Kayla she responded I like "big girl".

I love her so much and she is just starting to help with her sister and play with her.

Heather - posted on 05/06/2010

I love it when I go to get my little guy (8 months old) out of bed in the morning and he gets a huge smile on his face and bounces up and down when he sees me. What a way to start the day.

Dodie - posted on 05/06/2010

I love every single thing about being a mommy. I don't mind for one second the lack of sleep it get. I don't regret one stretch mark on my body......I adore all the ups and downs that come with being a mother. I am so proud and honored and thankful to God every second for the precious gift I have called motherhood.

Erin - posted on 05/06/2010

Point taken Lisa.

On a happier note then, I love holding hands, kisses, special moments and all of the joy and love and the depth of feelings, that having a child brings. I love her face, her body, I love that she looks just like my husband and has so much of his personality. I love when she tells me she loves me and the conversations that you can only have with a 3-year-old. I love being able to experience the total and complete love that you can only feel for a child that is yours and I know that I am both blessed and lucky to have her.

Eve - posted on 05/06/2010

I can see both sides of the coin. Being a mom is nothing like I imagined. Some days, the work is way more challenging. However, the rewards are way greater. I choose to focus on the positive of having our daughter in our lives. I love the energy and enthusiasm she has for each moment and each day. She has taught me a lot about being present and enjoying the ride. Thanks for the posts!

Lisa - posted on 05/06/2010

What dont I love about being a mom. Everything my beautiful baby does to me is like a gift. I call him my gift from God. From the moment he wakes up in the morning with that big grin until the time I put him to bed. Sometime I just stare at him in disbelief because I feel so truly blessed to have him.

Sandra - posted on 05/06/2010

I love when my 4 year old who is autistic looks into my eyes and smiles.. He is still nonverbal but I know he is happy and loves me..My 15 month old loves to sing and dance..They really are my world and I love being a mother...

Debbie - posted on 05/06/2010

My name is Debbie. I am a mom of five wonderful children. Their ages are: 29, 24,23, 12 and 10. So ass you can see I have an 11 year gap between my "first" kids and my last. I was a single mom for 7 years with my first three kids and yeah - it was not easy! But I would not take back anything! Yes, we struggled, unfortuneatly - there were a lot of things I could not give my kids, I worked 2 jobs and really did not do much for myself. I put what ever extra energy I had into the kids. We would stop doing the dishes - right in the middle! and go to the park. We would watch shows together and play games whenever we could. There were times when they were on their own while I would be working and as we sit around the table playing cards now........I am finding out all these silly and strange things that they "hide" from me at the time.
We can laugh about it now but as I sit back and look at each of my beautiful creations - there is NOTHING that could compare to the feeling of pride, joy, warmth and respect for each and everyone of them.
Dam rights it was hard work - especially when children are young. That is the time to put in YOUR time. This is when you are giving them their grounding, their backbone. This time passes so quickly that if you blink too many times - they are all grown up and won't need you quite so much.
When I can sit back and watch the wonderful dynamics and interaction my kids have with each other - I revel in it. You cannot clone that feeling.
My older kids are always there to help me out with the younger two. Taking them for sleepovers, driving to early morning hockey practices, wanting to spend time with them.
We often hang out at our house on Saturday nights - and whenever possible we ALL get together! Play board games, cards, have a fire in the backyard....Laugh and enjoy each other!
I don't "get" people who can only find the bad or wrong in children. My kids were by no means perfect - but it is what we give to them that helps them with direction and morals.
I can only hope that the women that wish they never had kids would stop being so selfish - relax and give their time to the youngsters that are here because they brought them here.
I am really confused - maybe it is just me. I have ALWAYS loved kids and wanted them. That is why I have them. If someone doesn't want children - in this day and age do something about it. Don't wait till you all of a sudden have someone to blame your hardships on!!
Sorry for ranting,
Thanks for listening.
Wishing ALL you moms as Wonderful Mother's Day.

Ricki - posted on 05/06/2010

This was a great idea :-) And its lovely to read everyones stories.
I have 4 beautiful children 9,7.2 and 3 months and for me the best part of Motherhood is watching them grow, develop and learn. It's so satisfying and amazing to watch as babies they learn to crawl, walk and talk. As toddlers to count and recognise colours etc at school age learning to read and write. And the best of all is watching as they display the traits I've tried to instill in them like sharing, sympathy, empathy and understanding.
My heart melts when they smile and laugh and I love how angelic they are as they sleep :-) And on the days where I'm struggling they make it all better with a cuddle and kiss.

Beverly - posted on 05/06/2010

I thought I could never love more than when I had children and then... I had grandchildren and I loved even more and then...I had great-grandchildren and I love even more! Each generation seems to invoke more love from within me than the one before. Praise God for showing me His love so I would know how to love others.

Elaine - posted on 05/06/2010

I love your attitude, lisa. : ) Indeed it is depressing to know why the group would come together; not to edify one another with love about motherhood. Although I am not a mom as yet (I am holding fast to the day when I become one with the help of the Lord) I welcome motherhood as a blessing from the Lord. Yes and truly indeed, the daily journey and process of coping & nurturing a baby is difficult but yet every developmental process of the child is a challenge and it helps to build the character of of a mother and father. While walking the day to day process with copin, the parents will surely bound to have conflicts but yet it can be made a time of learning to understand one another better, learning to address love to baby like the way God loves us. How can it be not wonderful if it's taken in the light of God....

I would love to be a mom someday despite our trying for a child because it builds character in me :)

Elizabeth - posted on 05/06/2010

I have been a Mom for 46 yrs. I did not even know what love was until my children, a boy and a girl, gave me a hug and attempted a kiss on my cheek. I agree with the girls who say they like 'EVERYTHING' about being a Mom. God Bless Motherhood.

Steph - posted on 05/06/2010

I love everything about being a Mom and I love my kids!!! Sure kids do try your nerves at time but they are kids after all. I just wish I could have been home more with them when they were young.

*Lisa* - posted on 05/06/2010

I love reading these posts!! Thanks for sharing ladies :)

Fiona - posted on 05/06/2010

I love it when I pick my wee boy up from school, and when he's coming down the ramp from his class and sees me, his whole face lights up and he mouths "Mum" before racing to me and throwing himself into my arms. Then his sister comes around from her class and joins the cuddle. We walk home hand in hand, stopping at a dozen spots on the way to "just looking". This is my favourite time of the day.

Josephine - posted on 05/06/2010

I have 5 beautiful children,whom all hold a special place in my heart..I couldn't ever imagine my life without them now..When my youngest,who is 2 looks at me and say's I love you Mummy,my heart just melts..You can't get that feeling from any other love,but from the one that is shared between a mother and her child..They are the greatest "loves' of my life!!..

Julia Isabel - posted on 05/06/2010

What is there not to love about being a mom. Every year is a joy yes it is challenging but in a great way and keeps you young and active and accomplished. Plus the rewards are endles. Eli (who is now 18 as of May 5th) my eldest was my prozac against depression. When i had the blues he would bring my make-up bag and ask me to put some on so i look bright and happy. Julissa ( Now 7) my youngest brought me breakfast in bed when i was laid up cuz of a car accident and she was only 4 then. Every child is different but they are all God's precious gifts to keep us on our toes.

Vanessa - posted on 05/06/2010

When I was a young girl I always dreamed of the day that I would be a mommy. I was overjoyed when God answered my prayers and blessed me with two children. I became a single parent and was grateful that through the years our family had a church family that supported our family with love, material needs and most importantly prayers and guidance.My children are now 29 & 28 and still to this day I remember their laughter and watching them play and grow with such delight as children. As grownups it warms my heart still to hear them laugh together and tease each other and to see my daughter with her children. I feel proud at what loving parents her and her husband are and of course the joy of having grandchildren is so wonderful as you see little miniatures of their parents in their actions. I love seeing my son interact with his niece and nephew and it tickles me so at how much they love him and can't wait to see him. No matter what age children are we are truly blessed by God to be Moms and I am so very thankful!!!. Happy Mother's Day !

Margaret - posted on 05/06/2010

I have to start off that I cannot believe that there is a website out there like that. That is dugusting!
Anyways I love when I go to my babysitters house to pick up my children and they both come running to me saying "mommy, mommy" it defintley makes me feel better since I had a bad day at work.

Jessica - posted on 05/06/2010

Honestly, EVERYTHING! I love my little boy to death.

Sarah - posted on 05/06/2010

I love ... everything. I think the best thing, however, is coming home from work to have a little pair of arms reaching out for you and with a huge smile right behind it!

Katherine - posted on 05/06/2010

I LOVE absolutely everything about my two children who are 6 & 9 years old. I had never taken care of a child, much less a baby before I had my own. I remember wondering how things would be for me with my children...would I bond with them and love them more than myself like I'd heard others speak?! I didn't know how it would be for me...and then my first child was born, a son, let me tell you he stole my heart and I've not been able to get it back. My daughter has done the same! My children are my world, and I wouldn't change it for anything, I would give up my soul for them. But I can see how that may not be the case for everyone. I think we must keep in mind that we all come into motherhood with a different past and circumstances. I feel badly for all those involved in a family where there was never a bond between the mother and her children. God bless them all!

Melissa - posted on 05/06/2010

I wouldnt give up being a mum for anything. I love seeing the smiles on my kids faces when i get home from work at night. seeing them sitting on the front doorstep with my husband waiting for me. Love watching them grow up, their first step, first word etc, its just amazing to know that you had a part in creating them and knowing that they are your flesh and blood. The first thing i see in the morning when i wake up is my son and daughter looking at me with big smiles on their faces and that makes me really happy. There is so much to love about them and i dont know how people could regret having their children. I know that its not always easy, but it does have its rewards

Erica - posted on 05/06/2010

Each day is a precious gift. It is a challenge for sure, but despite the lack of sleep and frustration at times, it is all worth it. I love the smiles, the coos, being able to comfort my little one who is totally dependant on me right now. Love him more than words can say!!

Shame of those mothers who feel that way!! Those moms are in need of some major therapy - those poor kids:(

Ginny - posted on 05/06/2010

I love every little thing there is about being a mother..the good times & the bad..the sad & the happy..I think it is an accomplishment for any women to raise a child!! I've been a mother for 25 yrs..I loved it when they were babies..I loved it when they were toddlers..I loved it when they started off to school..each time was a milestone in there lives that I felt responsible for..it's true what they say.."As they grow so does there problems" but if you're there for them..even when they say they don't need you or they don't love you..they will find the right path to walk down when they are teens right into there adult years..The thing I love most about being a mother is having them look back at there childhood when they thought we were the worst parents now saying "Thanks" you did a great job raising us....

Li - posted on 05/06/2010

It makes me wonder why some people even bother having children ... GRR ... don't even get me started on that one!
Anyway!...
I love everything about being a mum! :D ... All the smiles, cuddles and kisses from my little one. Seeing him so happy all the time :), being with him and taking him to do things he loves. I breastfed for 19 months and adored the very close bond that gave us.
Being a mum is the most rewarding special thing ever and I feel so lucky to be blessed with that :)

Dale - posted on 05/06/2010

I do now and I will always love that God blessed me with five beautiful, healthy, and smart children. I would not turn back time and change anything about my choices to have those five kids. No matter what. JJ, Mary, Anna, Elizabeth, and David. You are all of my children and I love you and want you in my life each and everyday. God please watch over them and keep them safe in all they do. Please let them see how much their mom and dad loves them. When they were small they said they loved us and that made it all worth it. Their love was so unconditional. God keep them safe and let them know we need them in our life. Charles, Lisa and Sue we love you three as if you were our own kids and always want to be there for you three too. My family is my life without them life is empty. My grand kids all 12 of them the ones born and the 2 unborn we love you too and want you all in our lives. We ask the Lord Jesus to watch over you all and bless you all. Thank you God for my Children.

Traci - posted on 05/06/2010

Everything! From the late nights to the runny noses to the stubborness to the way she looks at me to the way she cuddles in just right to hearing the sound of her laughter.....I understand why I was put here on earth and I am fulfilled. This is after trying for 10 long years - - I treasure every moment.

Nicole - posted on 05/06/2010

When i was little, I was asked the question "What do you want to be when you grow up" and my answer was always 'A mommy'. Even when I got older I remember a conversation I had with my mother about how I don't know where I want to live, what career I want, but I do know that I want to be a Mom. She said "Thats a great job Hun but it doesn't pay very well." She was right in some ways, but I think the pay is fantastic! My son is 5 months now and I LOVE being a Mom to him. The way he looks at me with his big blue eyes, and smiles his big toothy grin all time time. He thinks I'm the funniest thing ever. I love how he smells, and how he nuzzles into my body. I love going out with him and showing him off - everybody stops to have a chat with him and he just grins from ear to ear. I'm looking forward to all the new things he does. There isn't much I don't love about being a mum :)

Joyce - posted on 05/06/2010

I had a hard time when my kids were little, because I was married to an abusive brute, but my kids were my only bright spot. Now they're grown, I miss them, but looking through their pictures helps.

Tanya - posted on 05/06/2010

I just love being a mom, even when they are trying my patience to the limits! I wouldn't trade being a mom for anything. getting a hug and kiss from a child is the best thing ever. My youngest lays in bed with me to go to sleep sometimes and she puts her arm around me and holds me til she falls asleep. It is really sweet.

Marla - posted on 05/06/2010

My 7 year old tells me all the time, Mommy, I love you as much as God is big!

Katie - posted on 05/06/2010

I love Everything about being a Mommy.. Even the bad.. Even when my daughter is driving me to my last nerve, I still have to smile.. I am just so happy that I have this life to get flustered with every once in a while.. hehe! I found my calling when my daughter was born. And it was so life changing and inspiring, I am just so happy to be her Mommy.. And I am excited to say that my hubby and I have decided to try for #2!! yay!

Jenny - posted on 05/06/2010

I love when they look up at you and smile. It melts my heart. I wouldn't change being a mom for the world.

Jamie - posted on 05/06/2010

i love watching my son grow.

Dian - posted on 05/06/2010

I LOVE EVERYTHING about being a Mom....It is the Most Wonderful part of my life...here on this Earth :)