What makes me a Mother?

I just came across what they are calling "Blog Blasts" on The Blog exchange this morning and decided that I would join in the Mother's Day fun by answering this question: 

What makes you a Mother? 

I think that it is the process of mothering that does it for me.  I could say that it began when I gave birth to my kids, but I know that many women become Mothers without ever giving birth.  There are also women that have given birth, yet should not call themselves Mothers.

I am a Mother because I have children that rely on me to take care of them.  I take care of thier needs, which far exceed just feeding & clothing them.  The needs of my children also include hugs, kisses, encouragement, keeping them safe,  discipline,  cleaning up after, playing with, reading to, transporting them here & there, but above all making it known that they are LOVED unconditionally every single day. 

I am a Mother because I  value my children.  I want them to be positive, happy people and to know that I helped them succeed in becoming that.

I am a Mother because I spend my days outside/at the park/hiking/exploring with my kids, and I let my housework take second place.

I am a Mother because everyday I wake up and I do it all again (even on the days I want to hide under the covers and stay in bed).

I am a Mother because my kids say so & give me sweet hand-made presents....

Ellie says what makes me a Mother is I love on her when she is hurt, I pull weeds with her, and I help her ride a 2-wheel bike. 

Kaden says I am nice, funny, I do things with him, and I have alot of money  :) 

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This post was also inspired by Light Iris ( www.lightiris.com) and Parentbloggers, which are having Mother's Day contests too!!

Comments

[Anna Zalamea]

Awww...what a SWEET post! makes me smile!! :) Have a wonderful Mother's day, Angi!