Kids are fun! Even after the super cute stages, my kids are great fun. At 12 and 14, my boys still hug and kiss me (and DH), crack us up with their goofiness, tell great stories, and are just fun to have around. It's great when they like what you like (music, movies, etc.), have inside jokes with you, tell you long stories about their friends or the weird things they have learned on the internet. It's great as they get older and do things of which you can be proud - like the other day, we were waiting in a line and my 14 year old suddenly left the line - I turned around to see that he had rushed back to the door of the restaurant to open it for a mom and grandma struggling with a stroller and grandma's walker - proud moment that I didn't prompt. It's fun cheering them on in sports and at school, seeing them succeed and watching them learn. And, eventually, it's really nice when you can say, "I'm going to take a nap," and know that they won't light the house on fire!
Watching my children grow, and experience some of the things that I did when I was growing up is pretty great. Holidays with kids are a LOT more fun than before. With an autistic child, every milestone and new thing conquered is pretty amazing. Watching my oldest son become a polite, respectful, and awesome young man has been great. There have been days when I questioned whether I have done anything right, but then I see him out on his own, and I know that I'm raising him right. It makes me hopeful for this next little boy!
I teared up reading all these amazing responses. Yes to all of the above! My favorite part is truly the unconditional and amazing love you have for this little being and that the things that make me happy in life now, are when she is happy. And I can't wait to see DD with her new little brother or sister.
Oh god, this has to be my favorite thread ever!
my favorite thing that my almost 2 year old does now is call me to watch her do
something silly like jump or twirl and wait for me to praise her. I love that
i'm the most important person in her life, it's really mean but I love that she
prefers me over H lol.
I love everything I hate about being a mum! I hate that I can’t
make spontaneous plans anymore but I love that I am so needed! I hate that I have
to wake up from deep sleep some nights but I love that I get to spend some
extra time with her. I hate that I have to plan twice as much as a non-parent
for almost everything but I love that I get to share everything with my
daughter.
As pp said, kids make your life worthwhile, my sister told
me this when I was pregnant, she said my kids will be my biggest accomplishment
and that no matter what happens I will always know that I am important and that
I did something amazing by having them and raising them and that couldn’t be
more accurate.
I can’t wait to snuggle with my baby when I get back home! I
too made the mistake of opening this thread at work ha!
DS (22 months) is super pumped about having learned the word "elbows" this week. He shrieks, "Elbows!" and makes everyone in the room lift their elbows. How can you not love that kind of random enthusiasm in life?!
It's been awhile since I've jumped in on a thread but I have to on this one. The best part of being a mom has changed with every stage of my son's life. Being able to calm him better than anyone. Watching him nurse (he did this thing with his hands while nursing that melts me) and having him pull back and smile. All the firsts, even the tiny insignificant things. Watching him grow and learn new things. Becoming interactive. Getting the hang of new things and understanding the things your saying. Having him run into my arms and laugh. The way he lays beside me and finds comfort in snuggling up to me. How sweet he is when he sleeps. It has all been life changing. I thought I would be the kind of mom that wouldn't have a hard time leaving him for a date night or some quality time spent with gramma but it takes no time for me to miss him, even on the hard days. I'm a completely different mom than I thought I would be. He has changed my life for the better and it all fell into.place so naturally. I am terrified of what to do with 2 but can only hope it's as smooth of a transition again. I'm sure the love will be overwhemling just as it was the first time.
Married:09/27/14
Baby N-Born:10/29/15 Our Angel: EDD: 05/11/17. MC at 6 weeks Baby #2- EDD: 07/18/17
@MrsN092714 I have more pics of DS sleeping than awake, I think. They're so precious when they sleep.
This. They're angelic. It's incredible.
There are SO many nights that I go into his room and watch him sleep (I used to pick him up but my bellys too big to do it gracefully) though not quite as creepily as the book Love You Forever depicts!!
Yesterday my 2-year old daughter told me she had a secret for me and whispered in my ear, "I love you mom. You're my best friend." Oh my heart- I hope I never forget these moments!
Yesterday my 2-year old daughter told me she had a secret for me and whispered in my ear, "I love you mom. You're my best friend." Oh my heart- I hope I never forget these moments!
I love when I tuck my kids in at night they say "I love you Mommy, you're my best friend forever." Totally heartmelting.
My favorite thing recently is when they run up to me and faceplant my belly, kiss it, and say I love you baby brother.
DS is always hugging and kissing my belly, and he talks to his baby sister. It's amazing.
He's going through this phase lately where he loves to toll me, "Mommy, you're beautiful," and it melts me. He is also strangely obsessed with what happens when he grows up. We had a conversation (initiated by him) about how he will eventually have his own house and family. He told me he doesn't want to grow, because he never wants to leave me. I told him that it will be ok, and that is a looong way off. He then started panicking about how he doesn't know how to find a girl to marry, and asked me to find her for him. I about died. The kid is adorable and hilarious.
@chiquita928 omg I love after getting dressed they both look at me and tell me I have a pretty face and I look like a princess, even in jeans.
Ok, I just thought of the number one thing I LOVE about being a mom. No one loves you more than your babies. I can't vouch for bigger kids bc I'm not there yet but for mine, I can do no wrong. Even after they get in trouble they always always always tell me how much they love me.
Re: STM(+) What you love most about being a mom
Oh god, this has to be my favorite thread ever!
my favorite thing that my almost 2 year old does now is call me to watch her do something silly like jump or twirl and wait for me to praise her. I love that i'm the most important person in her life, it's really mean but I love that she prefers me over H lol.
I love everything I hate about being a mum! I hate that I can’t make spontaneous plans anymore but I love that I am so needed! I hate that I have to wake up from deep sleep some nights but I love that I get to spend some extra time with her. I hate that I have to plan twice as much as a non-parent for almost everything but I love that I get to share everything with my daughter.
As pp said, kids make your life worthwhile, my sister told me this when I was pregnant, she said my kids will be my biggest accomplishment and that no matter what happens I will always know that I am important and that I did something amazing by having them and raising them and that couldn’t be more accurate.
I can’t wait to snuggle with my baby when I get back home! I too made the mistake of opening this thread at work ha!
The best part of being a mom has changed with every stage of my son's life. Being able to calm him better than anyone. Watching him nurse (he did this thing with his hands while nursing that melts me) and having him pull back and smile. All the firsts, even the tiny insignificant things. Watching him grow and learn new things. Becoming interactive. Getting the hang of new things and understanding the things your saying. Having him run into my arms and laugh. The way he lays beside me and finds comfort in snuggling up to me. How sweet he is when he sleeps. It has all been life changing. I thought I would be the kind of mom that wouldn't have a hard time leaving him for a date night or some quality time spent with gramma but it takes no time for me to miss him, even on the hard days. I'm a completely different mom than I thought I would be. He has changed my life for the better and it all fell into.place so naturally. I am terrified of what to do with 2 but can only hope it's as smooth of a transition again. I'm sure the love will be overwhemling just as it was the first time.
Our Angel: EDD: 05/11/17. MC at 6 weeks
Baby #2- EDD: 07/18/17
There are SO many nights that I go into his room and watch him sleep (I used to pick him up but my bellys too big to do it gracefully) though not quite as creepily as the book Love You Forever depicts!!
My favorite thing recently is when they run up to me and faceplant my belly, kiss it, and say I love you baby brother.
He's going through this phase lately where he loves to toll me, "Mommy, you're beautiful," and it melts me. He is also strangely obsessed with what happens when he grows up. We had a conversation (initiated by him) about how he will eventually have his own house and family. He told me he doesn't want to grow, because he never wants to leave me. I told him that it will be ok, and that is a looong way off. He then started panicking about how he doesn't know how to find a girl to marry, and asked me to find her for him. I about died. The kid is adorable and hilarious.
Ok, I just thought of the number one thing I LOVE about being a mom. No one loves you more than your babies. I can't vouch for bigger kids bc I'm not there yet but for mine, I can do no wrong. Even after they get in trouble they always always always tell me how much they love me.