Mother's Day

Never thought I'd be a young mother. Never wondered how many kids I'd have before I was married. Never imagined myself capable of changing diapers, midnight feeds, or multi tasking work on computer, whilst having a meal and arbitrating a fight.

Never thought I'd put in my letter despite my bosses' protests and I should end up as what some people teased me as, "the yellow face woman" and what some others think is a life of pleasure of a "siu nai nai."

And the horrific truth... Never loved babies or kids until I had my own (don't worry, I won't eat yours up if I go near them).

To Vic and Will,

"I may not be the perfect mom, but I aspire to be one - if there is such a thing. If my cooking is not tasty enough, if I smack you a little too hard, if I seemed too busy to give you a hug, or if I get impatient with your music or school work, forgive me.

You know I only want the best for you."

This Mother's Day weekend, I would like to remember four very wonderful ladies in my life.

My mom - whom I fondly call "Mi" for being the lady that she is - patient, loving, ever-caring, simple and sacrificial.

My maternal grandma - my Popo, who took care of me when I was a toddler. She was my love, the one who brought tears to my eyes whenever I thought of her. At my lowest moments in life overseas, I thought of you Popo and missed you so much. At my highest points, I wished you were there. One day I will see you again, you're my angel looking down at me always. I wish you had the chance to meet the man of my life, as I promised you last time (and you laughed) and carried your great grandkids.

My paternal grandma - she's a tough woman, I never understood her, but she's one heck of a independent, strong-minded lady.

My mother in law - thank you for your laughters, your ready sense of humor, your love for your grandkids, your sacrifices ever ready to help us, and listening ear.

God bless all the wonderful mommies out there! I'm looking forward to this evening's programme, and tomorrow "surprise" organized by hubby.