On Motherhood

Today is Mothers Day! All nice messages filled my mobile, and I was able to send my greetings to all mothers that I know. It was quite a day, bonding moments with my family. Movie marathon is quite something to enjoy with. Visited my mother in law early evening to greet her as well. I’ve been hugged and kissed all the time by my loving daughter who cooked something special for me. She does it mostly on weekends and this day is quite special because she added my favorite dessert.

How time flies….I’ve come a long way as a Mom. I cant remember having the same celebration when I was young. Mother’s Day I guess was just an ordinary thing then. Now mothers are rewarded for their hardwork and extra mile care for the family. They say “motherhood is a tough 24-hr job, no pay, no day-off, most often unappreciated and yet resigning is impossible.” Let me think….is it a sign of complain? I was only 22 when I gave birth. There was a mixed feeling of worry and happiness. Being a mother is the true essense of womanhood. I was too young, hardly know anything on motherhood and to the rescue was my mom who impatiently teaches me the do’s and dont’s of rearing my child. It was indeed a tough job. Unappreciated? No mother is perfect anyway. No material thing can measure the appreciation of the family on mothers care and sacrifices. I remember raising my child with some guiding rules in the house. I was strict, yes. There was a time I felt I was loosing her. And she felt i’m not pleased. I guess every mom and daughter comes to that point on their child’s teenage years. It was not only me, but with the influence of our spiritual faith that held us closer. Raising her on sunday schools and church is one big help. No pay, no day off ? Being a mother needs no financial reward, and we cannot afford to have a day off because, we’d rather spend a week off, still with them at sight. We enjoy more of each moment if we have our day offs with them. No mother can exchange precious quality time with the family to anything else. Resigning is a word not used in motherhood. Few years from now, I know my daughter will have a family of her own, but my being a mother will remain always with endless love and care.