Joys of Parenthood Quotes

Having a child is a lifetime commitment, the biggest one you can possibly make.

I would have ten children. I think they are the most fascinating, and it's the only thing in the world that hasn't been overrated.

It's superfun being a mom, but it's hard too.

I love every minute of fatherhood, staying up all night, changing nappies, kids crying, I find it really funny and inspiring. It connects you to the world in a new way.

My favorite role is mommy. I know that sounds cheesy to people who don't have kids, or there are even some moms who think it's cheesy. It's a role you can't prepare for; it's a role you don't get paid to do, but it is the most rewarding role, and to me, it's been the most fulfilling.

Raising kids is part joy and part guerrilla warfare.

I love being a mum. Sophia is so funny and has a great personality.

It's just a whole different thing, and it's just that my life has been a blessing, and I thank god every day for the gifts that he has given me and for my daughter and to be able to watch her grow and be a part of her joys and her excitement and what she wants to do in life.

I will say no matter how many times you go through pregnancy and then phase into newborn life, it never becomes routine or normal.

It's true: I don't remember what life was like before parenthood.

Raising children is an uncertain thing; success is reached only after a life of battle and worry.

It's difficult when you have a new baby but, at the same time, a nice distraction.

Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain.

The great thing about having a bunch of kids is they just remind you that you're the person who takes them to go poop!

When you become a parent, it blows you open in ways that you never thought possible in terms of a level of love that I know I never thought I could possibly have.

Well, being a mom is the best job in the world.

Having a baby takes so much from you. It's the most glorious thing you'll ever do, but the aftermath is not so glorious!

One the one hand, the simple fact that there are children and that I do have an effect on them has been one of the most potent antidepressants that I've ever had. And on the other hand, there are moments when I feel imprisoned by the reality that I can no longer make my decisions just for myself, that I have to consider the interests of others.

Children sweeten labours, but they make misfortunes more bitter.

Now the thing about having a baby - and I can't be the first person to have noticed this - is that thereafter you have it.

Having a son is not all pleasure.

Even though it leaves me sleep deprived, I love every bit of motherhood.

I don't have the luxury of sitting around any more. I must have had bags of spare time before I had children, but I don't know what I did with it and I didn't appreciate it. But it's such a terrific trade-off. I don't have time to get a pedicure, but I sure am happy. Who cares if your feet look bad?

As you get older and more thoughtful, you carry stuff with you. Your kids get older, you take on their sorrows, you enjoy their triumphs. Life doesn't always go to plan.

Motherhood is far better than I expected. I love it with all of my heart.