I love the fact that we have a day dedicated to celebrating moms, pampering them and treating them like queens. It gives us all a reason to slow down and pick up that phone. Then comes Monday and we all fall into the rigor of life and the work ahead.
I remember the first Mother’s day, the warm fuzzy feeling and the proud joy of being wished Happy Mother’s day. Fast forward and today I don’t wait to be pampered or treated like a queen. Mother’s day today was about celebrating my love for them by doing what I do everyday.. taking care of their whims and fancies. No longer is it about the presents or luncheons, it is about ME celebrating my love for my kids.
I don’t know when and how this transition came about, but it surprised me today and I have to say, it was a lovely Mother’s Day today. I did what I do best, cooked their favorites and enjoyed seeing the dishes disappear.
To become a mom was not an impulsive decision or an Ooops moment, it was a well thought out decision. My older one was the first baby I had ever held in my arms. Yes, I wasn’t exactly the baby smooching kind of adult. It took me good 5 years to decide; I remember the exact moment when my heart told me, I am ready to be a mom. Every mother’s day nostalgia takes over and I go down the memory lane of 2002 and 2008.
I love them more every day and yet, every day I wonder if I am doing enough. As mother’s we always wonder, don’t we? It’s hardest when I have to say NO to them or when I have to show tough love. They fight, fight more and yet, I have to keep my stance for the tiniest of tantrums knowing very well, that I can do it for them. Such is the love of every mother born and yet to be born. We feed them to fill ourselves and we hurt at their pain.
My greatest wish is to see them as kind hearted adults. I want my kids to remember that if they make a mistake and lie to me about it, I will punish them hard, and if they are honest, I will fight this Universe for them. I want them to remember that I am their biggest critique and most ardent fan. I want them to know that they can walk through life knowing that mom is only a text away 🙂
As my kids get older, I can already see and feel the empty nest coming to life and it’s scary. I know I will have to fill the void and find ways to keep myself busy but until then, every Mother’s day I will continue to celebrate and pamper them for they are the reason why I am wished Happy Mother’s Day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you!
