an ode to motherhood

an ode to motherhood

For some odd reason my roommate talked me into enrolling in a human development course this semester. It's the most difficult course I have taken thus far, and it's not even going towards my major. But whatevs. Be not afraid my dear friends, I am definitely NOT planning on becoming a mother anytime soon, but I must say, this class has got me thinking. Straight up, motherhood is going to be really hard. Just the pregnancy alone scares the beep out of me. My mom was so sick with all three pregnancies, and almost died while having me. I seriously get a headache and want to cry just thinking about all the sleep I'm going to miss while having little nuggets running around my house.

There are also many other downfalls to being a mom such as:

Messy houses,

crying babies,

dirty diapers,

child-proofing everything,

doctors appointments,

etc.

But as always,

I'm more than positive there will also be good things about being a mom too. And of course, the good will outweigh the bad, and make it all worth it in the end. I just need to wait a few more years so I can mature and become excited about bringing a bundle of joy into this wonderful world. My professor has said that no one can tell you what being a parent is like. You just have to wait until you have your first child, and the feeling you are instantaneously overcome with is remarkable. My parents are wonderful people, and have influenced my life in so many ways. I can never thank them enough. I'm sure I was a difficult kid to raise too. I was awkward and embarrassing at times, over-dramatic, stubborn, and the biggest sass pants in town. But I guess I turned out alright, so they had to of done something right.

and then there is my aunt,

I can't help but give good ol' Toni Carl a toast. She has seven kids all ten and under. (Or eleven. I can't remember) Anyway, their oldest son is adopted, they also have a set of triplets, with some silly little boys mixed in between. It's a wild time when you visit the quaint town of Allen Texas, but I can't help bud admire her patience and love for her kids.

Also, I'm not even kidding, you should read this blog post of hers. You'll laugh and want to cry at the site of her pregnant belly. Ouch!

So cheers to you Toni for being such a great mom. I nominate you for mother of the year :)