“Perhaps it takes courage to raise children..”
― East of Eden
― East of Eden
“I think when you become a parent you go from being a star in the movie of your own life to the supporting player in the movie of someone else's.”
― American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
― American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
“Sometimes I really think people ought to have to pass a proper exam before they're allowed to be parents. Not just the practical, I mean.”
― Thief of Time
― Thief of Time
“No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you've got, say "Oh, my gosh," and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It's not a question of choice.”
― Love Walked In
― Love Walked In
“(24/7) once you sign on to be a mother, that's the only shift they offer.”
― My Sister's Keeper
― My Sister's Keeper
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