What do you like/love about being a mom/dad?

Its two things for me. Unconditional love and pride. Children don't demand your love, they give it to you no matter what. And they fill you with more pride than you ever thought you were capable of. I can't imagine life without them.

I have always loved kids. When I play with my kids, I'm being a good dad instead of a goof. I like that.. and I like listening to what kinds of imaginary play appeal to my daughter. For instance, the likes mermaids for several days after watching "The Little Mermaid."

Yeah, I'm one of those who loves my kids... BUT... LOL There's plenty to love about having kids. It's fun, I'm never lonely, at the end of the day I usually have great stories to tell hubby about what they did today, and they give me plenty of things to look forward to. My sister in law refuses to have kids, she just doesn't want them, and she's a bit older than me. I've never understood that. Granted I started having mine so young, so don't even remember what it's like to have a life without kids, but I seriously have to wonder... what is the point of living if you're not going to have children? What do you strive for if children aren't involved? I could understand if she was working towards her career, and once that was set planned on having kids, but her career has been set for years. She has her masters degree and is a school teacher. So she worked real hard to get where she is, but doesn't want to share that with children? I just don't understand. I'm happy to have such a large family. I had a small family growing up, and I know that in 10-20 years when we do holiday gatherings, it's going to be insane! All 5 of my kids with their spouses and their kids. It's going to be great! That's what I'm looking forward to the most.

I like my daughter needing me, loving me and waiting for me to come home from work. I love to hear her scream "Momma" when I walk in the door. I like the little things she does that are hilarious. :P I like it when she learns new words or learns how to do something new with her toys beause I taught her. I pretty much love everything about being a mommy. My little girl is my everything and she probably always will be. She's my little gift from Heaven! =]

Mothering two active children requires that the majority of my time is spent "handling" my kids one way or another - changing a diaper, signing a revision book, breaking up a fight, wiping nose, etc... But every now and then, a moment appears where I can just be a person with them. No planning, No directing, No orders and seeing my kids with their darndest behaviour makes me LOL at times. The best part of being a mom for me is seeing my eldest child steps into first day of school with proud and steady feel.

I like being a mom because I now I have someone who I can love unconditionally, no strings attached. And they will love me back. I love my kids, and I hope to share whatever wisdom I have to them...and I want to be able to pass our traditions and cultures to them. I love everything....I love to feed my kids, bath them...even change their diapers. I love the nosie of being a mom, I love being busy all day long. I love cleaning up after my kids, and giving them a clean and safe and loving home. I love everything about being a mom.

I like it that I will have a part of me to share my life with. I also like it that she will be able to have a grandchild for the family also. I also like the friendship that we may have later on also in life. I hope that we bond good and can be best friends also.