Parenthood Responsibilities Quotes

Having a child, particularly your first child, is such a life-changing moment. Nothing can really prepare you for that.

I always joke with people that having nephews is the best birth control there is.

Who I really am is the mother of six kids and Woody's wife.

Nothing can prepare you for the all-consuming nature of motherhood, and I am very aware of my good fortune, as I spent years fretting about whether I'd ever meet anyone to have a baby with.

My first child, I think I was completely shell shocked. I was ecstatic but in shock that I was now responsible completely for another life and it was my co-creation and how did I manage that?! I was in awe that I had actually done what millions of other women had done, given birth and now an added responsibility of 'mommy' in my life ahead!

Having a child, that's always been my biggest fear. I want a child and I fear a child.

It's just amazing being a parent, being a little nervous at first, but then everything falls into place naturally.

Prior to having babies, I thought - I thought I was so busy, and now I realize just how ignorant I was.

There is no real way to prepare yourself for having a child other than just getting thrown in the deep end pretty quick.

Everyone says that when you have kids, you become crazy.

I want babies. I think I'll be a great dad.

I always wanted children but I was scared. Being responsible for a baby is such a big thing so I was nervous!

Babies are wonderful, important things. Having kids, even the thought of having kids, is a big emotional deal. But sometimes it can cause people to change their financial plans and directions.

When Mary arrived, I felt a mixture of emotions, including panic and overwhelming love. I felt a great sense of responsibility, not just towards my child but also towards her father. There have been many influences on my life, but that thing of finally becoming a family person was the greatest.

I would not have guessed how much I love being a father.

I'm the bad guy on the rest of Jennifer Love Hewitt's 'The Client List,' I'm the bad guy in Renny Harlin's 'Hercules 3D,' and I'm a movie star - finally - on Showtime's new series 'Ray Donovan.' But most importantly, I'm about to be a daddy, so I'm expecting some 'Dark Circles' for real.

You always hear people say that having kids changes everything, but you can't fully realize it until you have children yourself.

You're freaked out that you're going to be having a child, and once you're looking after your daughter, it's the most beautiful thing in the world.

I was married by 18 and I had a beautiful little girl.

The most important thing in my life is my wife and kids, my family. Boxing is a close second.

Even though it leaves me sleep deprived, I love every bit of motherhood.

It's hard enough to be in a marriage and then have a kid, then kids: it changes everything.

I love being a mom - I really do! I didn't realize how much I would love it!

There's going to come a time when maybe I have kids and a wife.

Actually, I didn't start sweating until I had children.