The Meaning Of the word MOM

Lately I have been battling with myself about motherhood. Well anyone who knows the situation knows I didn't have 9 months to study to be a mom. These kids were thrown into my life with thier clothes on thier back. What makes a person a mom? I've always had my mom in my life and even in times when I needed her the most she was there but did not provide me with somethings emotionally. So as I am a mother to two young kids I ponder the meaning cause I know what they came out of and what they need. Any woman can give birth to a child but giving them love and support no matter how fucked up they are is what makes a mom to me. I do not think having kids and making them your meal ticket is the way to go... I don't think that it's my calling but I know I love my kiddos even if they do some crazy shit and push my buttons. Even if you buy them the biggest toy in the world it will not make you mother of the year if you abuse them. I think even when my kids act like they've lost it i love them and its worth it all in the end