Happy Mother's Day...

I think I started shortlisting names for my children-to-be at the age of 16. I guess even at that age, I was quite sure I'll be a mother one day. But now that I'm a mother to a beautiful girl and very soon a baby boy, with names that I came up with a long time ago, I can't quite believe that I am capable of being one, or at least a good one. But I'll try. 

Strangely, when one becomes a mother, the maternal instinct kicks in quite strongly. All of a sudden, you find yourself being able to survive on less sleep, being able to multi-task, being less adverse to poo and vomit, and most importantly being able to love so unconditionally (though I don't really know if that's easily done when they become rebellious teenagers in the future... Hopefully not!).

And regrettably, it's only when I became a mother that I started to really treasure and cherish my own mother. All the times when she nagged and seemed over protective... I now know how it feels. There's always this compulsion to want to protect your child though I will be mindful to give my children the freedom to explore and develop into their own individual. 

This year, I'm celebrating my 2nd Mother's Day and I'm really grateful to God for making me one and for blessing me with so many role models whom I turn to. Friends who are mums who give great advice especially when my child is sick or behaving like a terrible 2 when she's not even 2! And most importantly, my mum who continues to love and take care of me and now my children. I'm taking baby steps learning to be the best mother I can be with the help of hubby, who of course, has been a great father and husband. 

So on this Mother's Day, I pray for all mothers to receive God's blessings, strength and love to sustain them in their journey as mothers. And may gratitude be shown upon them for all the sacrifices they have made for their children. 

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!