Jennine Capó Crucet Quotes

I had such a close relationship with my dog, and my dog so filled the need in my life to have children that I just wanted Cathy to have that experience.

My maternal desires are fully satisfied with my dogs.

Frankie is my baby. He is the sweetest dog in the world. Frankie is like the son I never had. He keeps me healthy; I walk and run him. I always feel that I need to spend more time with him and give him more attention. I find myself unloading my emotions on him.

I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.

My mother never breast fed me, she told me she only liked me as a friend.

I do think we're in a period of time culturally where there is just this extraordinary connection that we have to our pets, and in many ways, they are displacing kids. They're so much simpler than dealing with a kid because of this unconditional love that does not get complicated by adolescence or any other manipulation.

We have always had dogs, so I've never known a time in my life where haven't had a dog. And it is so nice to have something there that is always happy to see you, can always give you love, and is unconditionally loyal. I have always enjoyed having something to take care of, and it prepared me for motherhood.

I've always talked about having a strong maternal instinct... when Mum was pregnant with Alfie, everyone kept saying that I was going to be really jealous of the baby. I took it upon myself to go against what everyone expected and look after him.

My family helps me a lot, and my mum is always picking on me. I have grown used to saying that she is the worst defender I have had to face, but I know she says all that stuff for my own good.

I think I realized my parents' relationship was special when I had my first girlfriend, and she came from a broken marriage. I watched how much closeness there was between her and her mom, and also how much bickering.

My father had his demons; our relationship was difficult and fractured. But I don't ever think, 'Poor me,' I just feel blessed that I had my mother. She was such a great mum.

Mothers, take time to be a real friend to your children. Listen to your children, really listen. Talk with them, laugh and joke with them, sing with them, cry with them, hug them, honestly praise them. Yes, regularly spend unused one-on-one time with each child. Be a real friend to your children.

if you are a stepparent, rush right out and get yourself a dog. Because it's very nice to have someone in the house that loves you.

My family knows they are loved. As a mother, it is my job to let them know that they are, and it's a job I take quite seriously.

I called my mom sobbing when Birdie was a few months old and said, 'I'm sorry. All this time, I had no idea how much you loved me.'

My mum and dad aren't together, but she plays a massive part in my life. We have deep conversations: I tell her where I need support, where I feel she's lacking, and I support her with whatever she needs. I understand she won't be here forever, and I want no regrets.

Man's best friend - that's what dogs are. I have two dogs. I love and treat them like family.

My family is my biggest critic.

I'm from a single-parent family. My mom is like my mom and dad. She's my world.

I loved my nanny very much, but she was never a replacement for my mom in any way.

My mom is just incredible. She's delved into both the mother and father figure in my life.

My daughter was four when I married Mihir. I share everything with her and I respect her emotions. She has adjusted quite well.

My grandmother and my mother raised me, but my dad made a conscious effort to be in my life - every weekend he would take me out.

Most importantly, I want my kids to be happy. You're only as happy as your saddest kid.

My mom is my 3 A. M. phone call, my annual road trip buddy, the connective tissue between my father, sister and me - and one of the funniest people I know.