Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mother's Day


Yes, it's the big day again for all mothers in the whole wide world. But do we get a break? NOPE !!! They say being a mom is a round the clock job. Couldn't agree more. Daily routines - breakfast, laundry, lunch, cleaning, dish washing, bla bla bla are never an exception even on such very significant day. That's just what being a mom is all about...enjoying it? Heck, do we have a choice? But Allah swt has granted us all with this miraculous unconditional love and devotion. Yes, we complain, scream, at times simply give up but to put a stop to what we are doing, don't think so. Deep inside there's nothing more satisfying than to satisfy our loved ones and THAT keeps us going and standing strong. Here's to all moms out there....HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! (not too late I hope since it's already 11.20 pm)

A friend emailed me this and I would love to share it.

Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

Happy Mother's Day!!

p.s. To my hubby,
Thank u for making my day today. U'll never know how much it meant to me!

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