Precious pearls of motherhood

As we celebrated Mother's day, I pondered on the beautiful insights my children have taught me. I felt, i am called to be a mother and so its my duty to be teaching them, but i realized that children are a gift from God, and my responsibility is only to nurture these precious beings into who they wish to be, supporting them to achieve what they wish to achieve. Some of my insights have been as follows :

• Before becoming a mother, I used to cook with the mindset of simply needing to survive. Now that I am a mother, my focus has shifted from making delicious meals to preparing nutritious ones.
• Art used to be my way of unwinding and relaxing, but it's heartwarming to see my daughter's interest in colors. I've come to understand that coloring and painting are distinct activities and terms shouldn't be used interchangeably.
• Aches and pains are real when reported by kids, often they heal with a warm hug and a plenty of care and affection.
• Tiredness is a word that exists only in the adult dictionary.
• Sleep is the equivalent of recharge mode in case of kids, and can take place at fixed intervals. It is independent of the surrounding.
• No symphony can match the joy brought by the innocent giggles of children.
• Kids have taught me how to express their true emotions and become vulnerable, trusting that those around will value them and take care.
• Amidst the chaos of fights over the same toy, it's touching to witness the bonds of sibling love and affection.

These invaluable insights are my cherished gems, beyond any monetary value. I feel immensely grateful to have been entrusted with this calling, which continually teaches me. Here, there are no diplomas or certificates, just abundant learning opportunities exchanged for boundless love.