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With International Women's Day just recently celebrated (I hope the day was well marked and celebrated wherever you were in the world), we now look forward to Mother's Day. As a platform that is all about celebrating the awesomeness of motherhood, the overcoming of challenges on the journey and the recognition of everything mums do outside of and that enhances our ability to be more effective in this amazing role, Africanfinestmums and I am so excited about this day.
I've been reflecting on why this day, particularly this year holds so much sentiment and depth of feeling for me. I think it's because last year my mum had a health scare which made me for the first time in my life seriously consider the priceless value of my mum, my hero. I was not, and still am not ready to think about life without my mum. In so doing it also made me take stock of how well I am performing in this all encompassing role to my two kids. I have dug deep and I'm grateful to have come out with a stronger sense of gratitude for the many blessings in my life that money alone cannot buy, a fresh perspective on motherhood and a zeal to be the best mum I can be for my kids. I am blessed beyond measure to still have my mum here, and overjoyed to know that I'll be able to tell her this year "Happy Mother's Day".
What is the best thing about being a mum?
For this post, rather than sharing just my thoughts, I asked a few other finest mums to share theirs and tell us what for them is the best thing about being a mum. Thank you so much for willingly sharing with us. Here's what they said.
When they surround my table, each one wanting to be heard and wanting a piece of the action, that just warms my heart.
Woah! So many things...
From the hugs and kisses, what they have taught me, knowing that I will never be alone. Seeing some of the "best" of me in my kids, to watching them growing up to be good people, and watching them excel at something they love.
These and more are the best things about being a mum, for ME.
The best thing about being mum to my daughter, is watching her grow into a well-rounded, strong and confident young woman. Watching her with her children, she is so patient and gentle with them (these two virtues I couldn't claim bringing up my children). I thank God for supplying what I lacked.
For my son, I was so proud of being his mum on his wedding day- passing on the baton to his wife, Samantha - a strong and confident young woman. The photo of our mother and son dance says it all!
One of the best things for me is learning and continue to learn that it's okay to do me. And it is okay to let my children do them. I am working at letting go of the reins, not totally - they are still young and need guidance, but they are not stubborn mules to be controlled by a bit in their mouth, I want their hearts. That is the most previous resource - their hearts - when they are whole and free - it's the most beautiful thing in the world. In fact I would go so far as to say it's glorious! Watch out for full blog post from Brenda next week - "Confessions of a finest mum"
Motherhood is a true blessing. Having two beautiful daughters call me Mum is one of the greatest gifts and blessings that God bestowed upon me.
I was one of those that just could not wait for the magical moment of being blessed with a child. The precious moment of setting eyes on each of my daughters on their respective birth days was beyond my imagination. Then came the bonding, the feeding, nappy changes, sleepless nights, confusion but above all the love I had for my beautiful angels.
A mother's love is incomparable. It is gentle, kind, caring, forgiving, patient and understands that God is love. There were no manuals for me to consult, and even currently as a mother of a teenager, I find that nothing has changed. I signed an invisible contract at each of their births, and no matter the struggles, I cannot negate on the terms of the contract, neither do I want to.
Life doesn't come with a manual, but luckily it comes with a mother. On my darkest days when I feel unloved, inadequate and unworthy, I remember whose daughter I am, and I straighten my crown.
I am who I am because of my mother. I pray one day my children feel the same.
Happy Mother's Day to amazing mums everywhere
Mums you are awesome, amazing, incredible, dedicated, underrated, selfless, unique, God sent. We celebrate you. We don't have enough words to describe the breadth of what you mean and are to your children, families, society, the world. This is a small token to show we appreciate you, we love you, and are so proud of you.
Happy Mother's Day!
If you're a mum and you're reading this please leave a comment and share with us what for you is the best thing about being a mum. If you're reading this and loving on your mum feel free to leave a comment too.
This goes out to all the wonderful caring loving ladies who may not of had kids of their own, but are still amazing mothers, i personally have had many of these ladies in my life. i appreciate and salute you.
Uju, as always, fantastic catching up,
happy mothers day Darling
Thanks for your comments. I totally agree with you. I also have such mums in my life whose love and care have helped shape and guide me through the years. Same goes for my surrogate mums who have kids of their own and have stepped in to mother me when I needed it most. To those aunties, cousins and friends, sending you much love.
By the way, best thing about being a mum, the joy you get form watching them grow into men and women, I celebrated by birthday last week with my son amid my family, wonderful, best thing, he paid the restaurant bill!
Also celebrated my nieces birthday last night, fabulous, my kids can now be my friends for life
Nice! Oooh really looking forward to when my kids can do the same for me.
Happy Mother’s Day dear.