http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752 In honor of Mother's day, tell us what motherhood means to you or share your favorite motherhood moments. It can be sentimental, humorous or provide insight on how you manage the more challenging side of motherhood. The first 25 mamas to post will receive a special prize pack from SacMomsClub.com including a t-shirt and a Starbucks card. Plus, submit photos of you, your kids and perhaps even Grandma on www.sacbee.com/yourphotos.  Click on "Submit Your Media" and scroll down to "Moms". Your photos and stories may appear in The Sacramento Bee on Mother's Day. Find out what other moms want for Mother’s Day, get gift ideas for your mom and see what’s happening this weekend: www.sacmomsclub.com/home/StaticPage/54   In honor of Mother's day, tell us what motherhood means to you or share your favorite motherhood moments. It can be sentimental, humorous or provide insight on how you manage the more challenging side of motherhood. The first 25 mamas to post will receive a special prize pack from SacMomsClub.com including a t-shirt and a Starbucks card. Plus, submit photos of you, your kids and perhaps even Grandma on www.sacbee.com/yourphotos.  Click on "Submit Your Media" and scroll down to "Moms". Your photos and stories may appear in The Sacramento Bee on Mother's Day. Find out what other moms want for Mother’s Day, get gift ideas for your mom and see what’s happening this weekend: www.sacmomsclub.com/home/StaticPage/54   en-us Motherhood means getting on with the day wearing baby puke! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79774 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79774 Motherhood means getting on with the day wearing baby puke! Motherhood means thinking up fun and creative ways to tire your kids out so that they'll fall asleep early. It is finding 1,001 different ways to make chicken taste good without using anything "wierd". It is eating the dessert the kids couldn't finish. It is playing sports you've never tried before so the kids can try everything out there. Motherhood is a starbucks latte with your name on it. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79775 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79775 Motherhood means thinking up fun and creative ways to tire your kids out so that they'll fall asleep early. It is finding 1,001 different ways to make chicken taste good without using anything "wierd". It is eating the dessert the kids couldn't finish. It is playing sports you've never tried before so the kids can try everything out there. Motherhood is a starbucks latte with your name on it. Motherhood is learning to laugh through frustration enjoying your 1 millionth tea party when you are dead on your feet from a long day at work figuring out out to make dinner out of leftover rice, frozen peas, and a scrambled egg learning not to care when your Coach bag is encrusted with ice cream and unwashable marker having courage when you have never been more scared learning to lock the bathroom door so that you can pee by yourself and not feel guilty about it! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79777 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79777 Motherhood is learning to laugh through frustration enjoying your 1 millionth tea party when you are dead on your feet from a long day at work figuring out out to make dinner out of leftover rice, frozen peas, and a scrambled egg learning not to care when your Coach bag is encrusted with ice cream and unwashable marker having courage when you have never been more scared learning to lock the bathroom door so that you can pee by yourself and not feel guilty about it! Motherhood means learning to enjoy the journey. Motherhood teaches you it is hard to be a "me" person when a "we" is involved. Motherhood is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Motherhood means forever having your heart walk around outside of your body. ☺        ☺        ☺   Top Ten Ways I Knew I Was a Mother: 10.  Cleaning up someone else’s bodily fluids didn’t gross me out.   9.  Seeing a kid’s dirty face and Gatorade mustache went from “ewww” to         “awww”.   8.  Staying up all night no longer came with an accompanying hangover.   7.  I suddenly cared about when teeth erupted.   6.  I knew all the characters names on Seasame Street again.   6b. I owned goldfish named Elmo and Dorothy. 5.      I could go nowhere without Goldfish crackers. 4.  I have photographic proof of my child’s first bowel movement (and every      other first). 3.  Hearing Jingle Bells sung every day of the year doesn’t bother me. 2.  I regularly serve food in nugget form. 1.  Having my woo-hoo stretched the size of a watermelon is the best thing      I’ve ever done.   http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79779 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79779 Motherhood means learning to enjoy the journey. Motherhood teaches you it is hard to be a "me" person when a "we" is involved. Motherhood is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Motherhood means forever having your heart walk around outside of your body. ☺        ☺        ☺   Top Ten Ways I Knew I Was a Mother: 10.  Cleaning up someone else’s bodily fluids didn’t gross me out.   9.  Seeing a kid’s dirty face and Gatorade mustache went from “ewww” to         “awww”.   8.  Staying up all night no longer came with an accompanying hangover.   7.  I suddenly cared about when teeth erupted.   6.  I knew all the characters names on Seasame Street again.   6b. I owned goldfish named Elmo and Dorothy. 5.      I could go nowhere without Goldfish crackers. 4.  I have photographic proof of my child’s first bowel movement (and every      other first). 3.  Hearing Jingle Bells sung every day of the year doesn’t bother me. 2.  I regularly serve food in nugget form. 1.  Having my woo-hoo stretched the size of a watermelon is the best thing      I’ve ever done.   Ohhh nice idea! What Motherhood Means To Me: ~Always being there for your child. Ears open, mind open, heart open, arms open WIDE (mouth shut when you can) ~Teaching manners and social skills ~Making EVERYTHING better when you can (from bo-bo's to break-ups) ~Keeping your family healthy and safe ~Giving your children wings so they can fly out of the nest some day ~Respecting their independence and nurturing their talents ~Teaching them how to work around and overcome their weaknesses ~Unconditional love and frequent discipline ~Being a parent first and friend last ~Relaxing and enjoying life as much as they do ~Not forcing them to grow up too fast and allowing them to savor their precious childhood The comedian Chris Rock once summed it up beautifully. "If the baby can't read, that's the mama's fault. If the baby can't read because there's no lights in the house, that's the daddy's fault." It sounds sexist, but it made me laugh! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79785 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79785 Ohhh nice idea! What Motherhood Means To Me: ~Always being there for your child. Ears open, mind open, heart open, arms open WIDE (mouth shut when you can) ~Teaching manners and social skills ~Making EVERYTHING better when you can (from bo-bo's to break-ups) ~Keeping your family healthy and safe ~Giving your children wings so they can fly out of the nest some day ~Respecting their independence and nurturing their talents ~Teaching them how to work around and overcome their weaknesses ~Unconditional love and frequent discipline ~Being a parent first and friend last ~Relaxing and enjoying life as much as they do ~Not forcing them to grow up too fast and allowing them to savor their precious childhood The comedian Chris Rock once summed it up beautifully. "If the baby can't read, that's the mama's fault. If the baby can't read because there's no lights in the house, that's the daddy's fault." It sounds sexist, but it made me laugh! Motherhood is wonderful to me. I love bragging about my wonderful children and all of their accomplishments. I also don't mind that people say they can't believe that I have had 3 children, because with clothes on I don't look like it. :)(They have no idea what it looks like underneath) :) It is the most wonderful feeling in the world to come home to your 3 children and see what they have accomplished in the day, even if it is cutting their brothers hair. It is these memories that I will have forever. I am so happy that I was able to have the entire experience of being a mother from the time they were in the womb until birth and now every day is something new. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79787 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79787 Motherhood is wonderful to me. I love bragging about my wonderful children and all of their accomplishments. I also don't mind that people say they can't believe that I have had 3 children, because with clothes on I don't look like it. :)(They have no idea what it looks like underneath) :) It is the most wonderful feeling in the world to come home to your 3 children and see what they have accomplished in the day, even if it is cutting their brothers hair. It is these memories that I will have forever. I am so happy that I was able to have the entire experience of being a mother from the time they were in the womb until birth and now every day is something new. Motherhood is..... Walking the tightrope between loving someone so much you are willing to do everything for them and loving them even more to be able to stand by and watch them learn to do everything for themselves. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79796 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79796 Motherhood is..... Walking the tightrope between loving someone so much you are willing to do everything for them and loving them even more to be able to stand by and watch them learn to do everything for themselves. Here is a poem I wrote during a reflective moment when my triplets were about 1 yr old: Essence of Motherhood  (working title) It’s like water It’s about water It always comes back to water… Salty water Flowing from my eyes as My babies were taken in childbirth Sweet water Wrung from my breasts To grow tiny premature bodies Stinky water seeping from diapers Sticky water drooling on bibs Water on my face from cute baby kisses Water splashing gleefully from bathtubs Water churning through laundry, bottles, dishes… Water Dripping, leaking, tumbling Spilling, cascading, overflowing… Nourishing Cleansing Draining Rejuvenating… All the while Precious babyhood Slipping through my life Like water. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79803 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79803 Here is a poem I wrote during a reflective moment when my triplets were about 1 yr old: Essence of Motherhood  (working title) It’s like water It’s about water It always comes back to water… Salty water Flowing from my eyes as My babies were taken in childbirth Sweet water Wrung from my breasts To grow tiny premature bodies Stinky water seeping from diapers Sticky water drooling on bibs Water on my face from cute baby kisses Water splashing gleefully from bathtubs Water churning through laundry, bottles, dishes… Water Dripping, leaking, tumbling Spilling, cascading, overflowing… Nourishing Cleansing Draining Rejuvenating… All the while Precious babyhood Slipping through my life Like water. Motherhood means that first cry, the first crawl, the first smile knowing he is looking at Mommy. It's the first scribbled name he wrote, The firstblack eye or scraped knee. Motherhood is loving, wanting, yearning, cheering. Motherhood is holding my baby. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79805 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79805 Motherhood means that first cry, the first crawl, the first smile knowing he is looking at Mommy. It's the first scribbled name he wrote, The firstblack eye or scraped knee. Motherhood is loving, wanting, yearning, cheering. Motherhood is holding my baby. Motherhood is so special to me. I never knew I could love another person with so much heart and passion. Finding out I was pregnant was so exciting. Finding out I was having a girl was even more exciting. Finding out the same day that she was a girl, that she would be born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and my never walk or care for herself was heart breaking. Watching her grow and do all these things they said she would never do is the most amazing feeling in the world. She is the strongest person I know, even if she is too little to know it yet. I get so much joy from helping her. I wouldn't trade my role of her mother for anything in the world. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79806 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79806 Motherhood is so special to me. I never knew I could love another person with so much heart and passion. Finding out I was pregnant was so exciting. Finding out I was having a girl was even more exciting. Finding out the same day that she was a girl, that she would be born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and my never walk or care for herself was heart breaking. Watching her grow and do all these things they said she would never do is the most amazing feeling in the world. She is the strongest person I know, even if she is too little to know it yet. I get so much joy from helping her. I wouldn't trade my role of her mother for anything in the world. I LOVE your poem ThatTriplet Mom (not sure where the quote feature ran off to on the site!) Just beautiful! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79808 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79808 I LOVE your poem ThatTriplet Mom (not sure where the quote feature ran off to on the site!) Just beautiful! Motherhood to me means loving another person more than yourself.  I don't think I truely understood that until I had my own children.  From the moment my children were born, I always found that no matter what type of day I was having...I could look at them and find happiness in that moment.  It's the smiles on their faces, the funny things that they say and most of all the way they look at me...with eyes that say I will love you always.  Being a mother is one of the most important jobs around and although at times it can be tough...those little faces are so wonderfully worth it.  http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79892 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79892 Motherhood to me means loving another person more than yourself.  I don't think I truely understood that until I had my own children.  From the moment my children were born, I always found that no matter what type of day I was having...I could look at them and find happiness in that moment.  It's the smiles on their faces, the funny things that they say and most of all the way they look at me...with eyes that say I will love you always.  Being a mother is one of the most important jobs around and although at times it can be tough...those little faces are so wonderfully worth it.  Motherhood is the most important job that I have ever faced. I was so worried before I had my son. Will he love me? Will I know what to do? Am I going to be strong enough?? But all I have to do is look at my beautiful son and know that he loves me and I love him and everything out. He thinks I am funny and great... and that is all that matters. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79899 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79899 Motherhood is the most important job that I have ever faced. I was so worried before I had my son. Will he love me? Will I know what to do? Am I going to be strong enough?? But all I have to do is look at my beautiful son and know that he loves me and I love him and everything out. He thinks I am funny and great... and that is all that matters. To me motherhood is when the sweet sound of 'mama' means your little one needs to snuggle with you in the early morning hours, wants to sit on the swing set with you in the backyard listening to the birds and the frogs talking, grabs your hand to hold while walking to the car, or leaning in for that sticky 'syrup' kiss goodbye.  To me motherhood is when the sweet sound of 'mom' means your teenage son can't find his guitar pick one minute before his lesson, wants a tall glass of ice cold water after mowing and weed whacking both front and back lawns in addition to two of our neighbors' lawns, desires to get in some much needed night-driving time before his next driver/inistructor (no, not me - thankfully) driving session, or the ever so seldom good night hug follow with a gentle kiss on the cheek.  Yes, I truly am a blessed mother.  Motherhood means 'Liebe'. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79902 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79902 To me motherhood is when the sweet sound of 'mama' means your little one needs to snuggle with you in the early morning hours, wants to sit on the swing set with you in the backyard listening to the birds and the frogs talking, grabs your hand to hold while walking to the car, or leaning in for that sticky 'syrup' kiss goodbye.  To me motherhood is when the sweet sound of 'mom' means your teenage son can't find his guitar pick one minute before his lesson, wants a tall glass of ice cold water after mowing and weed whacking both front and back lawns in addition to two of our neighbors' lawns, desires to get in some much needed night-driving time before his next driver/inistructor (no, not me - thankfully) driving session, or the ever so seldom good night hug follow with a gentle kiss on the cheek.  Yes, I truly am a blessed mother.  Motherhood means 'Liebe'. motherhood means: lots of coffee, never having a perfectly clean house again, unbelievable amounts of love, levels of patients you never knew you had,  walking around with mystery food stuck to the back of your pants, a very honest look at yourself and  your relationships, excitement for every bug, every stick, every leaf, every semi truck, etc. lots of money spent at target, an instant understanding with other women with screaming children in public places, never eating in an adult restaurant again, being more protective than you have ever been of anything before in your life, exhaustion, bending your own rules, maturing very quickly, snuggles on the couch, never having a tissue when you need one, and feeling that your heart will burst with love and adoration. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79911 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79911 motherhood means: lots of coffee, never having a perfectly clean house again, unbelievable amounts of love, levels of patients you never knew you had,  walking around with mystery food stuck to the back of your pants, a very honest look at yourself and  your relationships, excitement for every bug, every stick, every leaf, every semi truck, etc. lots of money spent at target, an instant understanding with other women with screaming children in public places, never eating in an adult restaurant again, being more protective than you have ever been of anything before in your life, exhaustion, bending your own rules, maturing very quickly, snuggles on the couch, never having a tissue when you need one, and feeling that your heart will burst with love and adoration. Motherhood means absolute unconditional love and support. Happy Mother's Day to all!!   http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79920 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79920 Motherhood means absolute unconditional love and support. Happy Mother's Day to all!!   My son has taught me so much in just 6 months. He has taught me to be patient. Just when I think I can't take it any more, he will change and there will be a new obstacle to tackle. He has taught me to be flexible. When I have a list of things to do, I have to consider naps, feeding, changing and play time. Even when I think I have things well planned out, they change quickly with an infant. He has taught me to appreciate everyday. He changes so quickly that if I keep looking into the future, I will miss the milestones of today. Finally he has taught me the true meaning of motherly love. I never realized how much a mother could love her child. I remember sitting down a  couple months ago with my own mom and asking her if she really loved me as much as I love my son....and with a tear in her eye she said I did and still do. I am grateful that my son has taught me so much. I truly have a deeper appreciation for my own mom and for life. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79921 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79921 My son has taught me so much in just 6 months. He has taught me to be patient. Just when I think I can't take it any more, he will change and there will be a new obstacle to tackle. He has taught me to be flexible. When I have a list of things to do, I have to consider naps, feeding, changing and play time. Even when I think I have things well planned out, they change quickly with an infant. He has taught me to appreciate everyday. He changes so quickly that if I keep looking into the future, I will miss the milestones of today. Finally he has taught me the true meaning of motherly love. I never realized how much a mother could love her child. I remember sitting down a  couple months ago with my own mom and asking her if she really loved me as much as I love my son....and with a tear in her eye she said I did and still do. I am grateful that my son has taught me so much. I truly have a deeper appreciation for my own mom and for life. Motherhood (with 3 girls) means: princesses, dress up, tea parties.  Not having a minute of down time unless it's before 6 am, or after 10 pm! Being a mother is a daily adventure that tests my patience and sanity, and I would not change being a mom for anything! I love my girls and all that they teach me every day. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79924 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79924 Motherhood (with 3 girls) means: princesses, dress up, tea parties.  Not having a minute of down time unless it's before 6 am, or after 10 pm! Being a mother is a daily adventure that tests my patience and sanity, and I would not change being a mom for anything! I love my girls and all that they teach me every day. Mom means being a best friend, probation officer, and energizer bunny all rolled into one! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79925 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79925 Mom means being a best friend, probation officer, and energizer bunny all rolled into one! Motherhood is love and life http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79926 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79926 Motherhood is love and life "A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts." --Washington Irving http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79927 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79927 "A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts." --Washington Irving Motherhood means constantly asking yourself if you are doing the "right thing".  Motherhood means being angry when your child spills juice all over your new dress and then having your heart melt when they look at you with big eyes and say "sorry" while hugging your leg. Motherhood means blessing the people who invented drive-thru windows. Motherhood means finally understanding what your mother meant by "You'll understand when you have your own kids someday". Motherhood means being the luckiest lady in the world for being the mom of the most perfect child ever.   http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79928 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79928 Motherhood means constantly asking yourself if you are doing the "right thing".  Motherhood means being angry when your child spills juice all over your new dress and then having your heart melt when they look at you with big eyes and say "sorry" while hugging your leg. Motherhood means blessing the people who invented drive-thru windows. Motherhood means finally understanding what your mother meant by "You'll understand when you have your own kids someday". Motherhood means being the luckiest lady in the world for being the mom of the most perfect child ever.   Motherhood means always being ready to learn -- and being ready for anything! :) http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79929 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79929 Motherhood means always being ready to learn -- and being ready for anything! :) Motherhood is being the last to sit down for a meal ... only to pop right up again for more milk, a clean spoon, paper towels. Motherhood is putting 150 miles on the family car in a weekend & never leaving the city limits. Motherhood is a suppression of the gag reflex. Motherhood is going to a fancy dinner wearing a macaroni necklace, and telling anyone who asks that - because your child made it - its the most precious piece you own. Motherhood is spa facials & mudbaths replaced with applesauce splatters & grubby handprints ... and though we long still for the firs, we aren't willing to give up the second for it. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79930 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79930 Motherhood is being the last to sit down for a meal ... only to pop right up again for more milk, a clean spoon, paper towels. Motherhood is putting 150 miles on the family car in a weekend & never leaving the city limits. Motherhood is a suppression of the gag reflex. Motherhood is going to a fancy dinner wearing a macaroni necklace, and telling anyone who asks that - because your child made it - its the most precious piece you own. Motherhood is spa facials & mudbaths replaced with applesauce splatters & grubby handprints ... and though we long still for the firs, we aren't willing to give up the second for it. To me, Motherhood is being selfless and loving unconditionally .    http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79932 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79932 To me, Motherhood is being selfless and loving unconditionally .    To me, Motherhood is loving unconditionally. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79933 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79933 To me, Motherhood is loving unconditionally. Motherhood to me is such a blessing.  I have a handsome 4 year old boy and a beautiful 1 year old girl and they are constantly bringing smiles to my face everyday.  My son loves to drum, he has been drumming since 2.  It is so cute to watch him in church with his drumsticks going a hundred miles an hour in the pews to the rhythm of the church drummer, and he really stays with the beat, he as been since he was 2. My daughter has such a beautiful smile that can just melt your heart.  She is just learning to sit up and is very determined to accomplish this task.  She was born with Down Syndrome, so her muscle tone will cause her to be delayed in her motor skills, so to watch her get past each milestone is so rewarding. Being there for my babies whenever they need me, nursing them back to health when they are sick, holding them when they need their mommy. Playing with them and teaching them so many different things so they can have a jump start when they start their homeschooling.  Always making sure their bellies are full, diapers are clean, and that they know that they are loved. Encouraging them when they are trying a new venture and praising them when they proudly achieve their goals.  Always letting them know, no matter what mommy will be there for them for whatever they need.  That is what motherhood is to me.     http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79934 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79934 Motherhood to me is such a blessing.  I have a handsome 4 year old boy and a beautiful 1 year old girl and they are constantly bringing smiles to my face everyday.  My son loves to drum, he has been drumming since 2.  It is so cute to watch him in church with his drumsticks going a hundred miles an hour in the pews to the rhythm of the church drummer, and he really stays with the beat, he as been since he was 2. My daughter has such a beautiful smile that can just melt your heart.  She is just learning to sit up and is very determined to accomplish this task.  She was born with Down Syndrome, so her muscle tone will cause her to be delayed in her motor skills, so to watch her get past each milestone is so rewarding. Being there for my babies whenever they need me, nursing them back to health when they are sick, holding them when they need their mommy. Playing with them and teaching them so many different things so they can have a jump start when they start their homeschooling.  Always making sure their bellies are full, diapers are clean, and that they know that they are loved. Encouraging them when they are trying a new venture and praising them when they proudly achieve their goals.  Always letting them know, no matter what mommy will be there for them for whatever they need.  That is what motherhood is to me.     Motherhood involves learning to love unconditionally, nurture, be patient, and be a positive role model.  I aspire every day to fulfill these qualities.  It is the toughest yet most rewarding time of my life. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79935 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79935 Motherhood involves learning to love unconditionally, nurture, be patient, and be a positive role model.  I aspire every day to fulfill these qualities.  It is the toughest yet most rewarding time of my life. What does motherhood mean to me: Well this will be only my second mother's day and I already have two chilren - 11 months apart so it means: 1. No more alone toilet time ever; 2. No more quick errands - everything needs at least an hour or more added on; 3. No more sleeping through the night or sleeping in for that matter; 4. No more bekini's; 5. No more really nice cloths because a piece always has something on it by the time I get to work - no fail; What I have gained even with all the change: 1.  The ability to sing every clapping song ever invented; 2. The ability to laugh at the simplest doorkiest things that non-parents just wouldn't understand; 3. The ability to talk at least once a day about poop; 4. The ability to change a diaper, talk on the phone and hold a bottle at nearly the same time; 5. The ability to catch almost all flying objects and especially pieces of food and sippy cups But I wouldn't trade any of it for the world! Nicole Ratcliff Loomis, California http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79936 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79936 What does motherhood mean to me: Well this will be only my second mother's day and I already have two chilren - 11 months apart so it means: 1. No more alone toilet time ever; 2. No more quick errands - everything needs at least an hour or more added on; 3. No more sleeping through the night or sleeping in for that matter; 4. No more bekini's; 5. No more really nice cloths because a piece always has something on it by the time I get to work - no fail; What I have gained even with all the change: 1.  The ability to sing every clapping song ever invented; 2. The ability to laugh at the simplest doorkiest things that non-parents just wouldn't understand; 3. The ability to talk at least once a day about poop; 4. The ability to change a diaper, talk on the phone and hold a bottle at nearly the same time; 5. The ability to catch almost all flying objects and especially pieces of food and sippy cups But I wouldn't trade any of it for the world! Nicole Ratcliff Loomis, California Motherhood means patience, understanding, and love.  It also allows you to recapture a part of your childhood by watching your child and remembering the simple joys. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79938 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79938 Motherhood means patience, understanding, and love.  It also allows you to recapture a part of your childhood by watching your child and remembering the simple joys. Motherhood...one of the hardest and most rewarding gifts, only a woman is honored with. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79940 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79940 Motherhood...one of the hardest and most rewarding gifts, only a woman is honored with. Motherhood is :   Falling in Love all over again! With  our Soft, Precious, Innocent  Child. Whether they are 1Day old , 1 month Old or 1 Year old.   Motherhood is:   Being able to watch them Grow and Seeing Our Qualities in them.  Good and Bad.  And loving them just the same.  Teaching them and Them teaching Us. Sometimes they give us the gift of Grandchildren.  We then are able to repeat the Falling in Love process all over again and again! Motherhood is:   Simply Being  Given the Gift  and  Miracle of Being A mother.  And enjoying this Perfect Circle of Life! How Lucky We All Are!  Happy Mother's Day to you all!     http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79943 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79943 Motherhood is :   Falling in Love all over again! With  our Soft, Precious, Innocent  Child. Whether they are 1Day old , 1 month Old or 1 Year old.   Motherhood is:   Being able to watch them Grow and Seeing Our Qualities in them.  Good and Bad.  And loving them just the same.  Teaching them and Them teaching Us. Sometimes they give us the gift of Grandchildren.  We then are able to repeat the Falling in Love process all over again and again! Motherhood is:   Simply Being  Given the Gift  and  Miracle of Being A mother.  And enjoying this Perfect Circle of Life! How Lucky We All Are!  Happy Mother's Day to you all!     Being a mother means total acceptance of your children for who they are and what choices they make in their lives... this is unconditional love. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79946 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79946 Being a mother means total acceptance of your children for who they are and what choices they make in their lives... this is unconditional love. A quote from Lucille Ball sums it up for me...."The definition of success as a mother is raising kids who can afford their own therapy."  Lets hope mine can! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79947 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79947 A quote from Lucille Ball sums it up for me...."The definition of success as a mother is raising kids who can afford their own therapy."  Lets hope mine can! There's Male.  There's Female.  There's Mother.  Mother is a different mammal altogether.  Men and women have their own definitions (and of course their own reproductive organs - innies and outies).  Once you've "turned into" a Mother, you are no longer part of this "pair" (at least 90% of the time).  When I was pregnant, other mothers told me "your life will never be the same".  Oh - I know what you're thinking - "It made my life complete!"  "It was the most joyous thing that ever happened to me!"...  Whatever.  That's not what I'm talking about.   I will admit, I will NEVER volunteer to return my Mother card and it did indeed ENHANCE my existence...  but read below and you will understand.  "Your life will never be the same" means (and now I understand as I've had 9 years to get used to the idea): I am now a Mother.  That's first.  End of story.  I am a woman some days.  I am a daughter at times.  I am a friend now and then.  But first, and forever, I am a Mother.  These are the new things that get added to our "definition" after we are no longer a Female - and turn into a Mother.  1)  When you get up in the morning, your first thought is about your child (good or bad - moms you know you do it!)  "Is the baby/kid/monster up yet?"  or  "What are you doing?!" - yelled from your bed to the living room/downstairs/outside in response to whatever noise woke you up.... or "Is he/she home and safe yet?!"  2)  During the day, between breakfast, naps, work, driving, errands, phone calls, laundry, comet, vomit, school, meetings, garden, dust bunnies and dinner your thoughts are "If I ever get 2 minutes to myself..." 3)  During dinner (which is at most times an inconvenience because you are actually SITTING and not getting something accomplished (because we have long forgotten that FOOD is a necessity - not a hindrance!) your thoughts are "Okay, if I get done really fast I can get a load of laundry in before he/she/them get up from the table and then while they're showering/doing homework/playing softball/watching TV I can breath for a couple minutes OR get ONE MORE THING accomplished before I collapse at ______  10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00.....!" 4)  During the time just before you fall asleep (no matter what time it is), your last thoughts are of your child regardless of their age.  "I hope I was right in making that decision?"  "I shouldn't have given in that easily!"  "I shouldn't have spanked her/him"  "I knew I should have said NO to that party!"  "Is he/she going to come home soon?"  "Maybe I should call just one more time?"  "Did I get anything done today?"  "Did I spend any quality time with my kid today?"  "Does he/she know how much I love them?"  .....   and the list goes on and on... So, for any Males or Females out there that may be reading this...   you've just had a small peek into the zoo that is for Mothers only...   petting allowed! HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL OF US!!!  http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79966 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog//8752/#c_79966 There's Male.  There's Female.  There's Mother.  Mother is a different mammal altogether.  Men and women have their own definitions (and of course their own reproductive organs - innies and outies).  Once you've "turned into" a Mother, you are no longer part of this "pair" (at least 90% of the time).  When I was pregnant, other mothers told me "your life will never be the same".  Oh - I know what you're thinking - "It made my life complete!"  "It was the most joyous thing that ever happened to me!"...  Whatever.  That's not what I'm talking about.   I will admit, I will NEVER volunteer to return my Mother card and it did indeed ENHANCE my existence...  but read below and you will understand.  "Your life will never be the same" means (and now I understand as I've had 9 years to get used to the idea): I am now a Mother.  That's first.  End of story.  I am a woman some days.  I am a daughter at times.  I am a friend now and then.  But first, and forever, I am a Mother.  These are the new things that get added to our "definition" after we are no longer a Female - and turn into a Mother.  1)  When you get up in the morning, your first thought is about your child (good or bad - moms you know you do it!)  "Is the baby/kid/monster up yet?"  or  "What are you doing?!" - yelled from your bed to the living room/downstairs/outside in response to whatever noise woke you up.... or "Is he/she home and safe yet?!"  2)  During the day, between breakfast, naps, work, driving, errands, phone calls, laundry, comet, vomit, school, meetings, garden, dust bunnies and dinner your thoughts are "If I ever get 2 minutes to myself..." 3)  During dinner (which is at most times an inconvenience because you are actually SITTING and not getting something accomplished (because we have long forgotten that FOOD is a necessity - not a hindrance!) your thoughts are "Okay, if I get done really fast I can get a load of laundry in before he/she/them get up from the table and then while they're showering/doing homework/playing softball/watching TV I can breath for a couple minutes OR get ONE MORE THING accomplished before I collapse at ______  10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 1:00.....!" 4)  During the time just before you fall asleep (no matter what time it is), your last thoughts are of your child regardless of their age.  "I hope I was right in making that decision?"  "I shouldn't have given in that easily!"  "I shouldn't have spanked her/him"  "I knew I should have said NO to that party!"  "Is he/she going to come home soon?"  "Maybe I should call just one more time?"  "Did I get anything done today?"  "Did I spend any quality time with my kid today?"  "Does he/she know how much I love them?"  .....   and the list goes on and on... So, for any Males or Females out there that may be reading this...   you've just had a small peek into the zoo that is for Mothers only...   petting allowed! HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY TO ALL OF US!!!