What's the best thing about being a mother?

There's nothing quite like motherhood is there? To celebrate Mother's Day, our gransnetters spill the beans on what being a mother means to them.

"It's the immense pleasure I feel every time I see my son, or speak with him on the phone. It's a sensation of such happiness and warmth within me that mere words cannot do it justice and I feel as though I am physically glowing."

"Having shared experiences and things in common to talk about, and grandchildren to continue reading stories to and gardening and baking with...with trips to the swings and zoo of course!"

"That moment when it was quiet just after they were born and they looked you straight in the eye as if they were looking into your soul. Wonderful."

"Loving and being loved in return."

"I now have tapestry of memories of love and laughter. So many firsts. Some tears and some sadness. To be a mum is the greatest gift of all."

"The best thing about being a mother...is being a grandmother!"

"Life is never dull. I'm never at a loose end - there's always something going on with one of them that needs a bit of worry. A bit of input. I'd be lost without it!"

"First they were my children. Now they are my best friends."

"Knowing that my children are now independent, well-adjusted people. I'm proud of the way they look after their families and have a sense of duty. As their mother, I hope that I have, in some small way, contributed towards them becoming these people and that they, in turn, will pass these positive traits onto their children."

"The little things they do that put a smile on my face every day."

"Just knowing that you're important to someone."

"Having the love and friendship of my children, then lots of love and cuddles off my grandchildren. I can honestly say being a mum is one of the hardest things I have done in my life, but by far the best."

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