Pink is a wonderful mother to daughter Willow and son Jameson, but there was a time in her life when she didn't think she would.

"I never thought I would have a family. I was scared that I would be a terrible mother," she told People in an interview ahead of the release of her new album, Trustfall.

"But oh my gosh, being a mom is the most incredible thing ever. It's shocking how responsible I've become."

To illustrate her point, she said: "I was in charge of refreshments at the basketball game last week, I'm chaperoning Willow's dance next Friday . . . But I love it."

Pink shares 11-year-old Willow and 6-year-old Jameson with husband Carrie Hart, whom she married in 2006.

Since then, the rock star has tried to balance her music career with being the best parent she can be, but like any working parent, she has experienced firsthand how difficult that balance can sometimes be. For example, Pink's upcoming tour means she will miss Willow's theater show in 2023.

"We finally had to have a really tearful conversation about what I do, how hard it is to be a mother and that's why so many mothers don't do it," Pink explained.

"I told her, 'It's going to suck, I'm not going more than 10 days without you. Otherwise I'll quit. I'll quit tomorrow. What do you want? Mom, don't quit. I just miss you sometimes. I love what you do. I love what you do. I've worked hard for it and I'm not going to apologize for that. Besides, you're going to have a very nice life! '"

Pink summed it up beautifully, without sugarcoating any of the choices she has made.

"I want to be the best in everything I do. [but] I love being a mother and I love music. I count my blessings every day."

People also spoke to Pink's friend Selma Blair: "She's the ultimate mom and rock star."

She certainly sounds like one.