I've been trying to reflect on being a mother, now that my little baby is 14 months old...and lets face it, not so little anymore...I'm reading a book right now where the novelist is sure she doesn't want kids, which lead me to think..did I always want kids? The answer undoubtedly is yes. I can honestly say that it was never a question in my mind, it was just something that I was put on this Earth to do. I was always that friend who offered to babysit my girlfriends children before I had my own, I attended all the birthday parties; whether I was invited or not..I remembered to call them on their first days of school, their birthday and on Christmas, and I knew that one day I would have my own and could do all of these things for my own family. But I am kind of surprized that I never questioned it. Considering I was single for a good 5 years in my 20's, yet I never thought 'what if I don't meet my husband-to-be' or 'what if I never get married?' These questions never crossed my mind, and infact I was never panicked over the timeline either. I just had faith that in my future there would be a husband and kids, and I would mother them (possibly including my husband! haha) and I even knew what type of Mother I would be..I guess we all turn out like our own Mothers, and mine is truly great so I had no worries there..and I am. Like my Mother that is. I sing silly songs, I make funny voices and I get down on the floor and read, and play, and encourage my daughter to have an imagination..These were all the things I loved about my Mom as a child, and I'm hoping my daughter will appreciate them too. I know I'll make mistakes, and I know that the cuddles and kisses won't last and one day she'll swear she hates me, but for now I can clearly see that all she wants is love. And that is exactly what I will give her..all the love..