I picked up a tag from Dottie's blog that's apparently going around the world, started by hbm. The goal is to write 5 things I love about being a mom and tag bloggers around the world for a virtual "around-the-world-travel"!
Here goes...
1.
Growing up, I have always been commended for my patience and how I'd be a great mom and a nurse! I guess that was true until it happened to be 24/7, sometimes 38/12 when the days seemed long. I have come a long way in finding that nurturing self in me again. I'm not fully there yet and there are times when I'm totally zoned out.
But, I'm getting closer and I know it is going to involve a lot of hard work on my part!
So, how does this make me feel good?
Because my girls are helping me find my nurturing self again.
Maybe not nurse-good, but...
2.
Definitely the hugs and kisses!!
Those hugs can make me forget any rotten day or foul mood.
I know they are going to get fewer and they are not gonna want me anywhere within a 10-ft radius pretty soon...(hoping not!!)
3.
Every single milestone they've crossed has brought a smile - however early or late it may have happened! T1 and T2 make me proud EVERY SINGLE DAY! I know I may not acknowledge this everyday and that I'm their worst critic, but I'm also their BESTEST. From their very first grand entrance to their toothless grins to their first words to their first steps, and their indecipherable drawings (that they've made for me to display at work) to their master-pieces (ahem), to their lovely voices...
They've managed to enchant me with all of it and I know they can never cease to amaze me!
Of course, there's also the goof-ups...but I'm learning to be more positive about them ;-)
4.
They have made my faith stronger than they can ever imagine! Through all the ups and downs, the health scares, they have helped me turn to THE powerful force many a time. And everytime I've done that, I've found myself having better clarity of thought.
5.
Most importantly, being a mom has made me appreciate my own mom so much more than ever! I cannot even begin to reach up to her levels of sacrifice and endurance and love. Love you amma!!
And, love you dear T1 and T2.
shhhhh...
Now for what I really love about being a mom -
1. having two live dolls to dress up everyday
2. getting to cut their hair
3. all the pizza we get to order now
4. driving myself crazy planning their birthdays and other "enriching" activities for them
5. absolutely the hugs and kisses! that part is a cant-do-without.
again, shhhhhh...
And, now I'd like to introduce and tag my friend, Meenakshi to take this up.
10 comments:
gnd,
Now you have gone and done it. I have got to go, wake up my girls at 5.30am(and endure their wrath)and give them some 'make mommy feel special' hugs.
I totally agree with you that being a mom has made me appreciate my mom so much.
Check out my 'Mother's Day Reflections'post on my blogspot for somewhat similar sentiments. I wouldn't call myself a shining example of Motherhood. It is a tough road and I stumble a lot along the way. But on Mother's Day, decided to view myself through my kids' eyes and hence the post.
Enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing. :-)
-Meena
you hit the bull's eye.. yup baing a mom made me appreciate my mom so much more!!!! t1 and t2 are such cute (and uber-talendted) dolls. and no amt of "shhh" is gonna change that :)
nice post. being a mom does make u wonder how our moms made it look like it was so simple!
while we r busy running around and being closer to our kids' lives, the previous generation had so much 'political' things to deal with, yet gave us such a happy and cozy home.
hmmm.. i want my mommy!
sis-u
having two live dolls to dress up everyday .. and all the pizza.. yay to motherhood!!
I have been sitting on this tag for ages :(
By the way, This is for you. Check it out :D
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Agree with the 2 dolls dressing part but when they were younger :)
PS:Where have you been?
asaaan: i hear ya! i'm sure pretty soon they'll start telling me how to dress up :)
i'm right here... all's well... will write a post soon :)
trust me, i got a lotta catching up to do!!
all: yes, Moms are the best :)
yes, sis-U, wonder how they made it look so simple, and here we are struggling with pretty much every decision we have to make!!
Thanks, dottie!! you are yet to see them in their moments, i suppose ;)
Well GND You have some quite equisite talent...EXcellent blog.Just started following your blog recently and I am totally hooked on to it...I am sure you're an absolute wonderful mom...Last but not the least YOU ROCK!! Keep blogging
@anonymous: Thanks for your kind comment and for stopping by my totally ignored blog :)
Have so much to catch up before i forget about em...will have to find the time soon!!
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