I wonder how mothers who have more than one child do what they do. And by the ‘what’, I am not referring to the additional nursing, nurturing and care-taking. Instead I wonder, how are they able to handle this kind of love all over again ?
Being a mother requires a lot of strength from within. And some Oscar-worthy acting. You wear a friendly, flippant mask on the outside, pretending to be the same person you were before baby, while inside all you do is think and pray and hope that no harm comes your child’s way. Suddenly your memories, dreams and hopes become so insignificant compared to the memories, dreams and hopes you have for your children.
Ri makes an emotional rock-fest out of her father and I, endearing us with her soft skin, twinkling eyes and above all her complete and unswerving trust in us as parents. That in the most part is the most humbling experience of all, there is no superstar complex her.
In the midst of grins and giggles, there is always an underlying feeling that we may never be good enough for her. Why did she chose us ? I mean, look at us, bumbling along life, we don’t really have everything figured out and wham, she trusts her perfect little being with us !?!
When I think of having a second baby, the idea of going through a pregnancy, heart-burny third trimester, dramatic labor pain and
non-stop nursing, seem easy to make peace with compared to learning how to handle the intense emotions that accompany being
a parent. I am but amused while this little ball of baby helps me
soul-search, helping me understand my priorities in life in simple and sweet ways.
To all the mothers out there, the ones who love their only child whole-heartedly and the ones who are strong enough to love like that all over again, here’s to you and you and you.
God bless all our children……
Blog Title : How do you do ? – Cascada ( Roxette had a version of this song as well)
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