Jennifer Garner On Balancing Her Life

Jennifer Garner is relaxing these days, awaiting the birth of her second child with husband Ben Affleck. So how does she juggle her career, her 3-year-old daughter Violet, and her second pregnancy? She sat down for a chat with parents.com to explain.

"Finding the right balance is tough for moms today. But even for my mom, who didn't work when we were growing up -- and I'm one of three -- the one thing she wishes she had done for herself was to work just a little bit. Finding the balance that's right for you is hard when you're trying to have a little bit of everything."

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On the 'balancing act': "I really want to have homemade bread! I did a lot as a kid, so I want to have it for my family too. And I want to have playgroups and go to art classes and be a part of everything. At the same time, a lot of women have been raised to have a career, and you also want to be a good wife and a good girlfriend, and it's a lot to do. What do I miss? I miss reading and seeing my friends. And any quiet time -- if I find it, I'll take it!"

On her pregnancy cravings: "Oh yeah! I always have cravings. It doesn't matter if I'm pregnant or not! I use pregnancy as an excuse to say I'm craving ice cream and chocolate, but really, that's just me. I feel great. Everything's been pretty similar to when I was pregnant with Violet. So far, so good. I've been really lucky."

On the perks of motherhood: "The best part of being a mom is the kid herself -- that you get to have this little person be your friend and hang out with you (and drive you crazy!). Obviously your life changes and your heart expands, and it's something you can't even put into words without sounding incredibly sentimental and cliched -- both of which I am! But what it really is, is this new being is there, which is just the most fun ever."

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