When you ask a typical college student about their weekend, it says a lot about what they value. Whether it is going out with friends, working, relaxing, or even the occasional studying. If you asked me about my weekend, it would also include another different responsibility. My weekends suddenly changed, two and a half years ago, when I became a mother. Being a young mom has changed the structure and purpose of my life. No more late nights with friends, or sleeping in. Now I am asked to make pancakes before it is light outside and sing the same song a billion times a day. Although this aspect of my life is very cliché to write about, you could not truly know much about me without knowing about my son. He explains why life during the semester gets very busy balancing school, work, and all the tasks motherhood brings. Since I live about an hour from Athens, I get my alone time in the car listening to music and podcasts on the way to school. However, it is all worth to make the best for my family. When my son is older, I hope he looks back and remembers to never give up on your dreams. In the past I constantly compared my life to what could have been if I was a typical college student. Now I am so grateful for the joy he brings. The funny things he does and says are truly priceless. Although my child does not define me, I am not wholly myself without him. I value the time I have with him, for these are the moments I find my motivation and myself.