What's the best thing about being a mom?

@apky12 (769)
United States
February 6, 2007 1:34pm CST
If you had to pick, what would be the most rewarding thing about being a mom? I think for me it would be being able to be with them every day and seeing them develop into respectful happy little boys.
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14 responses
• Canada
11 Feb 07
the best thing about being a mom for me are the sweet kisses, hugs and i love you's that come from your kids. and also seeing their faces light up when they've accomplished something new.
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@XxAngelxX (2830)
• Canada
11 Feb 07
I think the most rewarding thing is when I see my children doing a good deed for someone else and not expecting anything in return. It shows me I am doing a great job as a mother. I love being a stay at home and getting to see them all the time, my children are the most important thing in the world to me.
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@jchampany (1130)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I think the best thing about having children is being able to be proud of what you have created. By created I mean the type of person you see forming in that child. My two are very different from each other but I am very proud of the type of human beings they are becoming.
@apky12 (769)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I agree with you. It's interesting to see how you have actually molded someone to be a great person.
• United States
6 Feb 07
The most rewarding part of being a Mom...is having someone to love and being loved. Whether it's my 20 year old son giving me a hug or my 2 year licking my face. It's all good.
@apky12 (769)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a 2 year old licking their face :)
• United States
8 Feb 07
The best thing about being a mom is every single night when they crawl up in my lap--one on each side--and I read them a bedtime story. They sit and listen and ask questions and we have a REAL talk...they tell me they love me and kiss and hug me. These are the moments that make being a mommy the best job in the whole entire world!
@apky12 (769)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I wish mine sat and listened to a book. They are wild men! That sounds so nice.
8 Feb 07
This is my wifes answer. (not mine) lol She's to shy to join this place but often finds discussions like this interesting. She said "jake.. he brings alot of joy to my life and this is best feeling. watching him grow and learn something new, sharing each others life and doing best by him"
@apky12 (769)
• United States
9 Feb 07
Isn't it the greatest thing to see them grow and develop before your very eyes? It's so amazing!
@leedug (920)
• United States
14 Feb 07
I enjoy living things all over again as if it were the first time for me again too. Like for instance, seeing her face light up at Christmas when she gets a new toy is something that I had forgotten about long ago. My daughter reminds me how fun Christmas used to be as a kid. Also, I agree with you! Watching her gorw everyday and learn and develop is incredible.
@runsgame (2031)
• India
15 Feb 07
U are 100% correct. the best duty of mom is only selfless service. it is the one and only duty of mom . of course , the service provided by mom is not measurable or not countable. she care for every thing . she hate every thing which she does not like and spent each and every moment with full love for those who care them. Moms love is simply gr8 wht do u say ?
• Canada
20 Feb 07
The best thing is seeing my daughter grow and mature every day. She was born 2 months early and only 2lbs 12oz. It is amazing to see how far she has come.
@crystal8577 (1466)
• United States
9 Feb 07
The best thing for me is being there for them every day. I have been a stay at hoe mom for about 9 years, I would not trade that for anything. I ahve gotten to see them grow & mature. I am able to go to their award programs, game days, field trips. They also enjoy knowing that I will be there to see them.
@lifeiseasy (2292)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Oh gosh don't make me pick just one ...lol ... I would have to say the best is just getting to watch them ,they are so cute and fun ...my two year old just is so happy always ,no matter what . She wakes up every morning in a good mood and everyday from her nap smiling . I love to hear her say "I wakked up Mommy" s her k is long so its funny how she says that .... Just a joy to watch ...makes me smile just to see her smiling little face ...nothing better in this world than being a MOM ... love this discussion ...thanks
@apky12 (769)
• United States
6 Feb 07
That is so cute. My 2 1/2 year old is the same way as your daughter. He is so happy from sun up to sun down. He's always excited to start something new and just so great to be around.
• United States
6 Feb 07
I think there are way too many to pick just one! But one of the things I love the best is when my 18 month old lays his head down on my chest at night before bedtime and then picks his head up and kisses me and lays back down. It's just so sweet and heart warming!
@apky12 (769)
• United States
6 Feb 07
awe, that's so sweet
6 Feb 07
When my girls smile and then reach out to hug and kiss me and I see their lovely little faces it gives me the best feeling in the world. If they tell me they love me its great to know that they think I'm a great mum.
@apky12 (769)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Oh, I love the hugs and kisses. I haven't had the I love yous yet b/c they are so small but the hugs and kisses are the best!
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
6 Feb 07
The best thing about being a mom for me is seeing my son be successful it reflects back on me and how he was raised. He is in college and made the deans list each semester. I am very proud of him :)
@apky12 (769)
• United States
6 Feb 07
Great job to you and your son! Congrats!