Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and it’s my 4th time celebrating it.
From the moment my tummy got cut open and Baby Joey was taken out of me into this world, my life has never been the same again. Despite all the loss of freedom and loss of personal space, everything else was pretty fun most of the time. There were a lot of trials and errors, even now, but the most important thing is that I am trying my best.
Do I enjoy being a mum? I think I do. Even though I often complain to myself and wish that I could sleep in a little more, or can go on holidays as and when I like, I reckon I still enjoy my identity as a mum pretty much. Come to think of it, it is quite awesome that I have brought 2 adorable girls into this world. But even though it’s no mean feat, I actually cannot really remember what the whole process was like. Try as I might, I cannot remember vividly what it felt like being pregnant, carrying a high belly everywhere I went, or what it was like being pushed into the operating theatre for my C-section operation. I think this is what people call maternal forgetfulness. Women forget how painful the childbirth process is, and so they just keep having more and more children. =.=
Recently, I’ve been having lots of flashbacks into my childhood days. I could recall what I did and how my mum reacted to my behavior. My mum definitely had more patience than me as a mother. Even when I was wilful or just plain irritating, she seldom flew into tempers. Most of the time, she would take time to explain things to me slowly and patiently. Ahhh… how come I had none of those genes from her??
I thank God everyday for my 2 girls and even though I don’t know whether I will have more children in the future, I am thankful for what I have right now. I am contented and everyday becomes an adventure watching my girls grow up. They’re my pride & joy! They are the one who made me a mother. =)
Yesterday, Dawn was so sweet to pop by my cubicle with flowers & a small card. It’s so true – Everyone needs affirmation, especially mothers. Thanks for remembering me, my friend. =)
If you’re a mother reading this, I wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. :) Let’s all be awesome mothers!
