Monday, October 13, 2008
Motherhood
I knew I would grab your attention with the title. No, I'm not making any announcements. I had to comment on how amazed I am by the women around me. Cheryl had a beautiful baby girl over the summer, Sara gave birth to an adorable baby boy this weekend, and Jen is due this winter. Each of these women continued living life to the fullest while pregnant, which impresses me. I see myself as an overly-neurotic mother, which is one of the many reasons motherhood is not for me. It does not stop me from being impressed with my friends though. Cheryl even completed the Leadership Institute while pregnant and returned to work to accept a promotion. (Congrats to Cheryl!) Sara still taught at the university while working her normal full time job during her pregnancy. Who knows what will happen when she returns to work. I remember Jen and I discussing our wedding plans, oh 6 or so years ago. At the time her fiance wanted her to have 4 kids. I really hope that is not the plan. Each of these women are remarkable in their own right, but with the entrance of motherhood, they have become awe-inspiring to me. Congratulations!
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It is awe-inspiring, but working probably gives people the balance they need in their lives. AND many people do awe-inspiring things without having children. You certainly have.
BUT at this point I still wish I had one, a child that is.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I feel so fortunate to have an incredible partner to parent with me. It's been a wild ride so far (5 days!) and I can't wait to see what else is in store for us.
I'm with you, Melissa - I'm too neurotic to have kids. I get paranoid about my cat being skinny, let alone having a child with a disease or in a car accident or going missing or something awful like that. And since my brain will always see the potential for the bad stuff... :) Plus, I have no money, and you really do need money to raise a child. And I still feel like a kid myself, so who would I be to look up to and expect right answers from? :) Plus, babies... give me a puppy or a kitten any day. I've never seen the attraction, though my cousin's baby is very cute and my friend Mandy's son is adorable. I think what I like best is being able to visit them and then go home without them (and not have to deal with the unfun stuff).
I love having the nieces and nephews. They are a wonder to me. My dilemma is I get emotional taking the dog to the groomers. He looks at me with those big eyes and I feel guilt for leaving him a few hours when I know he's uncomfortable. I have been told he's just a dog, but it breaks my heart to see him upset.
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