To become a mother

I never fully appreciated and valued all that my mother did for me until I became a mother myself.
When my first, sweet little baby was placed in my arms, my entire life changed. My life became more about him than about me.
And I began to learn (and am still learning) the joy that comes from sacrificing for ones children.
Sacrificing time, money, immediate wants & desires, more clothing, bigger vacations, more vacations, movies anytime, dates anytime, sleep, sleep, sleep, my body, more schooling, and the many other 'comforts' of child-less life.

They are worth it. Worth all of this and more.
Because what I gain makes up for any sacrifice I have to make to get it. I may lose a few hours of sleep, a few years of time to do whatever I please.
But I am becoming a mother.
And I wouldn't want any other job in the world.