Why do people have kids? No, really, why do people have kids? Is being a mother/parent all that great? What is the motivation? I mean, I’ve wanted to be a mother for gosh, I think my whole life, but why? I already have two dogs and a ferret that act like children (they barf, poop and pee-most of the time where they are supposed to, demand to be fed, beg, whine, and keep me up at night) yet why then do I want human children when I’m already dealing with three two year olds? From the outside looking in, I see parenthood as one big challenge, putting pressure on time and money, and yet, kids look like they can be the most precious gift in the entire world. Do I just want to love something/someone greater than myself? Is spending all this money on infertility treatments worth it? Can I be satisfied without any children at all? Would I be satisfied with only one child?
To those of you who are mothers and are reading this blog I ask: What made you decide to have children? Is it worth it?
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Yes, children are worth it. Everything in life has an upside and a downside, and having children is no different. There are days when they are so angelic and wonderful and then there are days when you just get so frustrated with the messes, loud noises, and being tight on money from the cost of having kids. But even in the midst of chaos and commotion, there is a whole new better experience full of memories and love. I'm not just talking about the love that you feel towards your favorite picture or your favorite perfume; I'm talking about unconditional love which is the most valuable and powerful type of love that you will ever have.
Yes, Angie, all your hard work is worth it. I know there are days when you feel powerless or feel that this may be hopeless, but it's not. You are going out of your way to create a life that will be an extension of you and live on the legacy that you and your husband are building; that's not hopeless, my dear, that's beautiful.
Keep your chin up and keep looking to God. He always finds a way of making dreams come true.
Thanks Lydia!
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