*As a female of a certain age and marital status. I can't help but get all goo-goo-eyed when I see either an expecting mother or a baby. It's like my insides get all mushy, and my hormones start to sway. I swear they should make a pill to keep women from wanting to "talk baby" to every infant they see.
*Now I was born with a strong maternal side. I knew as early as elementary school that my calling in life was to be a full time Mom. The whole have a job, make a career, and climb the ladder sounded about as appealing as gnawing my own leg off. Even my family could see that I was never going to make it in the job market. They would tell me that I need to marry a rich man, so I wouldn't have to work. If that didn't work, they thought I would be a great secretary (thank you, family, for always helping me to reach beyond the stars...) Their support and confidence in my abilities left me blushing (or is that offended). Anyway, they we're right about my place in life not being a bread winner.
*Have you ever seen that out of fashion Mom lugging about at least 4 kids and looking like she might snap if one of her little darlings dared to swab another booger on her jeans. I'm a bit like Jekyll and Hyde as I sit back and think "That poor crazy woman... I can't wait to be like her!" I can see how hard and isolating it will be to stay at home with kids. On the other hand, I feel like it is the only thing I will truly be happy doing. That's the thing with callings in life. They aren't always to easiest ways to go, but it is the only way you will truly feel fulfilled.
*Now I don't plan on being pregnant for a very long time, but you better believe I will be showing of my water melon belly and making other womens hormones sway when I am!
