"Just" a mommy

Some people may think I am "just" a mommy. What am I really contributing to the world, or even to my community? I'm not earning an income, so what is my time really worth?
But for me, I am a MOMMY. I have THE best job in the world. I went thru a lot to get this job; I longed and prayed for this child for 2 years. I worried through 9 months of pregnancy, swollen ankles, carpal tunnel, not sleeping, not being able to breathe right, and then: 18 hours of labor, a C-section that knocked me out, and a painful recovery.
But today, I have this beautiful, sweet, loving, smart, angel baby as a reward. I am "paid" every day in smiles, hugs, kisses, snuggles, and sweetly whispered "mamma's". *I* am the one who sees my son's first smile, first words, first steps, watching him grow and change and develop quirks and tricks and personality. I don't hear those things second hand from the daycare teacher. I am the one who he sees when he wakes up, who plays with him all day long, feeds him, reads to him, sings to him, and rocks him to sleep at night. I am the one he wants when he is sick, hurt, or scared.
I am contributing to the world another human being: a boy who (I hope) will grow up to be Godly, strong, honest, kind, hard working, and a blessing to others. And he will grow up with a mommy (and daddy) who is there for him every day, who he can count on and who loves him very much!!! Of course I will not be a perfect mom, I will make mistakes, and some day he will hate me (though hopefully it won't last long! ;-) ). But again, I will always *be there* for him. To ME, that is what's important. I wouldn't trade any amount of money in the world for this chance to be my son's full time mommy. :-)