Dammit! I'm supposed to go back to work this afternoon!

And to all of those people calling this self-indulgent, as a mother I can attest that your voice is right-on. You've addressed the things that moms worry about with honesty and kindness. I'm sure your Mother will love this.

I love everything you write, but this was absolutely beautiful. Thank you Kat, and Happy Mother's Day to your Mom.

Thank you for this recipe! I am not a sugar fan and find it very difficult to find satisfying/healthy breakfast foods. Hard-boiled eggs get boring.

Damn it, I wish I could every participant of this thread a great big hug!

I don't know you or your mother, but I think its worth considering that this may not have been a favour. With all due respect.

My experience is quite different from yours, and I couldn't agree more with everything you've written.

Actually adding one to the mix makes it easier. They entertain (try to kill) each other.

I must disagree. My kids have developed character in me that I never would have without them.

I actually had an abortion the year before I conceived my older son. I was about a month out from being married, and we had been doing such partying I was concerned about going through with a pregnancy. I have no regrets, and I would never have had the two wonderful boys I have if I hadn't made the choice.

My mom became one of the doting-est grandmas ever! But she's always insisted on treating them like little adults. (no baby-talk comes out of her mouth!)

Amen sister!

A horse farm would be a great place to raise kids!

I can so relate to the feeling of being so proud of my children and wondering how lucky I was that they turned out so well! Despite the trials and errors of my parenting.

I think she's more into manufactured chemical smells.

Nothing like getting into an elevator full of bike messengers. Yum.

*coiled spring effect

Since I don't know how to edit... I had my children early because I wanted to, but I had to work and we didn't have a lot of material items. A home and a family, and food on the table, but not many luxuries. For what that's worth.

The difference between your mother and me is that I grew up with a mother who encouraged me to go to college and have a career before I had children. Your mother was pressured to have children, I was pressured not to (at least not when I did). My point is you should do what you think is right for you, whether it's…

High five right back for doing what you know is best for you!