Before becoming a mother I had a hundred theories on how to bring up children. Now I have seven children and only one theory: Love them, especially when they least deserve to be loved. — Kate Samperi

A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path. — Agatha Christie

I had this dream that when I had my children I was just going to want to be with them, and I wouldn’t want to work. And that was sort of this ideal, in a way, based on nothing, because my mom always worked. I had this dream that somehow I’d be so fulfilled, and… Read More Something They Said Sunday

“I love being a mom — and I could do only that — but I think it re-energizes me to go out and work.” – Cindy Crawford

“I know in the end I wouldn’t feel balanced if I didn’t have my work as well as motherhood.” – Susan Sarandon

“We are honestly like any working couple with a family . . .You do the best you can. You make your child a priority and hope that you are able to do the things that matter to you, and if not, start figuring out how to make your child’s life the best.” – Sarah Jessica… Read More Something They Said Sunday

One of the things my parents taught me, and I’ll always be grateful for the gift, is to not ever let anybody else define me. – Wilma Mankiller

Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away. – Barbara De Angelis

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. – Sophia Loren

“Nothing you do for children is ever wasted. They seem not to notice us, hovering, averting our eyes, and they seldom offer thanks, but what we do for them is never wasted.” – Garrison Keillor