Sobin Family

Musings on Motherhood

18th January, 2011 - Posted by - No Comments

“When you have kids…there’s something you should know. Very confusing thing they don’t tell you. You see so much of yourself in them. You see your ironic take on the world, you see your smile, your walk, your sense of humor, whatever…and you think they’re you.

But they’re not you. And they shouldn’t have all of your baggage, your fear, and your insecurity, and your life experience because that’s not fair. They have their own.

Your song is beautiful. It’s haunting and moving and it’s so you.

…I’m so proud and I’m so impressed and I am so in awe of you.”

-mom to daughter, Parenthood

Don’t think I’ve seen or heard a TV character so adequately or elegantly express the fears and utter awe our children inspire in us.  

 Sam is going to turn 3 in April and Maren will be 6 in June.  If I am ever going to welcome another child into our family, now is the time.  I don’t doubt my ability to carry, birth or even take care of another child, but I wonder if I can bare the emotions, heartache and worry that accompany having a child times three.  But then again, I’ll also reap the happiness and love a child brings times three.