Shelley, a stylist and hair salon owner, had her first child, Taylor, when she was 18 and son, Zach, three years later. Ten months ago, at age 42, Shelley gave birth to her third child – Boyd.
Q. How is motherly love different now than it was when you had your first baby at age, 18?
Q. How is motherly love different now than it was when you had your first baby at age, 18?
A. It’s still unconditional love, but when I was younger, before I had children, I didn’t really understand what that meant. This time I knew. There are plenty of times when it doesn’t feel good but you do it anyway, because that’s what being a mother is. You sacrifice for your children. It’s absolute devotion. I also understand the payoff to that devotion …when things are good, I make a point of taking it all in so I can remember those wonderful moments.
- Hudson, N.H.
- Hudson, N.H.
