Drew Barrymore is one of Hollywood's most celebrated women. She has been in the entertainment business since she was a tot, has acted in countless films. Drew has penned books, sold beauty supplies, has launched her a talk show, and pretty much done it all.
Of everything that this woman, who is worth an astounding one hundred and twenty-five million dollars, has done, it is motherhood that ranks most important. Drew is mom to two daughters, Frankie and Olive, whom she shares with her ex-husband Will Kopelman. When it comes to parenthood, Drew has a whole lot of thoughts and feelings on the matter. Here are some of the things that she has said about being a mommy.
11 She Now Knows What Love Is
Drew Barrymore is a loving and devoted mom, and it is clear that she adores her growing girls. She once said that she had previously thought that she knew what love was, but then when her kids were born, well, then she really got it. It is a common thought of mothers everywhere.
They often think they have been in love a time or two, but then when they lay eyes on their children, well, that type of love is blinding, all-consuming, and on a whole other level. We can totally relate to this sentiment from Drew. A parent's love is off the chain.
10 Not Raising Show Biz Kids
Drew grew up in front of the cameras. She started acting at age five, landing her first significant role in a film called the Altered States. She then really hit the big times by age seven with a lead role in the megahit (and slightly traumatic )E.T.
Will we be seeing Drew's kids on the silver screen anytime soon? That is not likely. Drew paid a steep price for experiencing fame at such a tender age, and she doesn't want any of that for her kids. Drew has said that she will never allow her kids to become child actors. If the bug bites them, they will have to wait until they are older to give acting a try.
9 When It Comes To Parenting, She Is An Overachiever
To the naked eye, Drew appears free-spirited and loose. It might surprise people to learn that when it comes to parenthood, she considers herself to be an overachiever. Drew explained that she realized she isn't about it repeat any of the mistakes of her parents.
She went on to say that she grew up in such a wild way that she is bent on oppositely doing things. This means she is consistent with her daughters and very protective. She knows that when it comes to parenthood, you have to get it right because you only get one shot.
8 Her Girls Give Her Purpose
Drew Barrymore has a lot of talents and interests, but being a mother trumps everything. When the doctor told Drew that she would soon be welcoming a second baby girl, she immediately thought to herself, that is why she was put on this planet. She was put here so that she could be a good woman and raise more good women.
Mothers everywhere would probably agree, having children gives your life meaning in a way that you never realized before. Suddenly they become the reason for everything that you do.
7 Kids Mean So Much More Than Appearance
Many A-list entertainers place a good deal of emphasis on their appearance. It makes sense when they are living their life under a microscope. Drew Barrymore no longer feels the need to adhere to society's standards of beauty. After having children, she announced that she never honestly looked that great in a bathing suit, and after two kids, she certainly thought that she looked worse in the following years.
This notion doesn't get her all worked up, though. In fact, the actress has said that she would much rather have her girls that a banging bod—same Drew, Same.
6 Fleeting Free Moments Are Few But Blissful
Anyone with young kids and a fulltime job will tell you that free time is pretty much nonexistent. Someone seems to need you at all times, and if you are fortunate enough to snag a ten-minute shower, well, you basically hit the jackpot.
Drew mimicked this sentiment by saying that in the rare moment of peace, one that didn't require her to chase her kids around, it almost felt as if she was breaking the law. Parents everywhere can undoubtedly relate to this feeling when they come across a fleeting stolen moment of silence.
5 Motherhood Is Humbling
Is it ever! Drew was once quoted saying, "Motherhood was just so humbling." She described the experience perfectly when she said that those who enter motherhood suddenly realize that they know next to nothing about being a parent. No matter what, everyone ends up feeling some level of ill-preparedness.
Despite not having all of the answers, mothers everywhere, Drew included, dig in to discover everything they need to know to care for their young. They tap into their maternal instincts and become the best moms that they can possibly be.
4 Empower Not Lay Guilt When It Comes To Working Moms
Drew Barrymore is a textbook working mother. She is busy at home and in the entertainment world. She often feels pulled in many different directions, and like so many working mamas, she sometimes feels guilty for having to leave her children.
One thing that she has learned is not to make work the icky thing that takes her away from her kids. She essentially empowers her daughters and teaches them that she "gets" to go to work, not "has" to go to work. (Her new talk show does seem like a lot of fun to be called work.) She shows her kids that work is good and positive and can pave the road to making dreams come true.
3 Her Kids Are Her Favorite People On The Planet
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Drew Barrymore knows a whole lot of people, and she has had the fortune of rubbing elbows with the universe's most talented and creative minds. Knowing this, it is quite the compliment to announce that her daughters, Olive and Frankie, are her two favorite people on the planet.
Even though kids can drive parents up the walls for most of the day, when all is said and done, parents cherish them more than anything. They test out limits and push all boundaries, but parents still think they are number one.
1 Parenthood Is Like Game Of Chess
When Barrymore said that parenthood was like a giant game of mental chess, she really hit the nail on the head. You are always thinking of your next move, trying to outsmart the little being throwing a tantrum on the kitchen floor.
Moms everywhere know exactly what she means when she said one day, your kid screams for twelve hours straight, and you end up laughing and full of love. The next day, something small happens, and it becomes your undoing. It is so true. Parenthood is full of random curveballs and short on rhyme and reason.