Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.

One of the things I notice most about new mothers and fathers is the love that grows from the first time they hold their child in their arms. The love a mother feels for her child is the same whether the child was grown in her own body or in her heart.To love and accept our children, even when they are driving us nuts and their behavior is horrid, is most challenging. But the mix of unconditional love and loving limits is the most important duty and obligation a mother can have.