The Moment I Knew
As a young girl, I didn't dream of the typical things my other peers did. I never dreamed of being an astronaut or a princess or a doctor. The things I dreamed of were very far from what were perceived as normal. I dreamed of the day I would become a mother. I couldn't wait to grow up and have a family of my own. It's all I thought about. Early on, I remember playing with babies. I had so many. I'd take them to the store with me, to the park, in the car, everywhere. I took care of them as if they were real. As I got older, I started babysitting. I think I started around age 12. I loved it. I took care of those kids like they were my siblings. I loved each and every one of them! I started babysitting more and more, until I had various families who called me regularly to babysit. I was so excited when I got phone calls asking if I was available! Once I was able to drive, those phone calls were a lot more regular. I'd babysit basically every day and ...