Proud Mommy
By alma_vparas
@alma_vparas (98)
Singapore
October 6, 2010 3:25am CST
My eldest son who is turning 6 next week called me yesterday afternoon asking me if I will be going home early. I answered him, yes and he screamed and told her nanny. "Mommy will be home early today" and he talked to me again saying "You know what Mommy, I have a surprise for you". Out of excitement, I asked him what is that. Then he replied, "You better be here because I will not erase them in my hands, I did something good in school today" and he said bye bye to me. The phone is already off, but I found my self staring at the monitor smiling. Wow, my little boy is growing so fast and is learning a lot. I can still recall how tiny his little fingers before, now he is learning on his own. Upon reachng home, I immediately kissed him and asked his surprise. I was teary eyed to see the stamp on his two hands for a job well done in school. Yes, I am so proud being a mother to him. Each small achievement he got is a very big reward to me. He loves to share it instantly and I really don't want that attitude to change even if he become a grown up boy in the future.
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7 responses
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
7 Oct 10
Oh, that little scene you just described made me teary eyed as well. It reminded me of my two kids who are too far from me right now (long story) whom I had held their little fingers when they were so young....Now they are very much on their own(was forced to, perhaps) because I'm not on their side to help them out....
I envy you, Alma... I hope that you will able to retain such closeness with your son.His achievements are laurels to your head... Goodluck and God bless your darling son.:)
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
I have been away for more than two years now, though, my two other younger children are with me but there's a gap in my heart that only my other two kids can fill... Yup, I am also praying that one day, we will all b together again and that we will never be apart from each other ever again...
I believe that God is good and He has plans for me and my family. This is why I am holding on...:)
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
11 Oct 10
We may be having difficult dicisions because of unavoidable circumstances. But no matter how hard the undeerlying outcome is, we still need to be optimistic that everything will soon be okay. Only if we allowed our dear God to make the driver of our lives. His plans are perfect, his never late in aswering our prayers and his reward of eternal happiness is everlating. Cheer up for that day that you all will be together in His time.
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
7 Oct 10
Thanks a lot eurekafemme! Yes, they are more than laurels on my head. Thus, making me more proud as his mom. I'm sorry to hear that you're far away from your two kids right now. That's the hardest part of being a mother I guess. Just like you, I've been away from them for almost one year. And I tell you, it was the longest year of my life. I always counted the days when we can be together again. The phone calls and skype each day is not enough to fill in the empty space I have in my heart. But God is very good, He answers my prayer and now we are altogehter now. So don't worry, God is good all the time. He has great plans for each and every one of us. I wish that sooner or later you can be be with your kids again. God bless you always.
@angelbm31 (46)
• Philippines
8 Oct 10
Oh how sweet he is. I just love hearing things like this. AS a mom, our joy is our kids.They instantly erase every problem in our minds.
Your son is indeed a great son and hoping that he wont change until he became a big boy.
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
11 Oct 10
Hi angelbm31, you're right, they are the source of every mom's joy and even father's too. They are the main source of our strength to strive for the better if not the best we can. They keep us moving ang aiming high so that they too can see it and hoping that in the future, they may someday be better person of their own.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
6 Oct 10
Hi,
Feel happy for you being a good mother and have such a lovely and
smart son.
Firstly, I would like to wish your son " happy birthday " in advance.
I always have a same feeling like you when my son shows an improvement
and showed me what he got from school as a reward. I will give my son
a warm hug and kisses.
Sometimes, while we are at home, my son will sing some nursery rhymes or
even draw out something nice which I never teach him before, I feel
so proud of him and my son is always my little sunshine.
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
6 Oct 10
Thank you shia88 and thanks again for the advance greeting. Yes, the feeling is always so rewarding and even if he does it ove and over again, I will not feel tired of letting him feel that each achievements he got, is an additional star collected in my heart. I believed that is the same feeling I have for my other two little boys, though they may be different in some cases.
@starrose_ara (784)
• Philippines
6 Oct 10
It is really those simple things that our child/ children do that make life worth living as a Mother. As a single Mom, at first I prayed really hard that I can raise my child the best way I can and I believe I am doing that. My daughter is already 9 years old. She leaves me sweet messages which make my day. She also encourages me during troubling times. I believe she is send by God as a reminder that He cares for me and that He loves me dearly. I am proud of her as a mother should be and encourage her to be the best of what she can be. I will be there with her to guide her.
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
7 Oct 10
Hi starrose_ara! What you said is very true. It is always an unexplainable experience each new day being a mother. The commitment to this lifetime role is so unique for each individual. But it always boils down into one common base- the love of a mother for her child/ children is pure and infinite. We all have our own experiences to tell and share, but no matter how beautiful we describe it, there's still an uncomparable word to describe the happiness and joy our child/ children gives us. From the simple gestures they make which looks like so normal to others really matters a lot for their mom. I believed that each children that we have are God's sent angel to us. In additon to what you said, they are our constant reminders for each new day that we should be thanking Him for His wonderful gift for us. The gift of life that He wanted us to feel, cherish and use to the fullest.
@misalax (307)
• Ireland
6 Oct 10
A wonderful son you have there. He has lots of years ahead of him, and he would be able to achieve more than those stamps in his hands in the future. It's happy to see and witness them grow up in a good way, with all the achievements and good deeds they earn. It is something to be proud of really, because you know you're one of those people who contributed in making them grow up like that.
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
7 Oct 10
Thanks Misalax. I agree with you that he can still get more than those stamps. And for that start, I encouraged him to continue doing his best not just because of the stamps he will get but to build a good foundation for his future. I always wanted them to grow as independent as they can be but at the same time not neglecting the fact that we as parents are there to support and guide them in all their future endevours in life.
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@ceasarette (145)
•
7 Oct 10
Awww your son is cute. And very smart, too! I don't have any children, but I do have brother who I practically raised and I am very proud of every small achievement he get. So I can just imagine how proud you are of him. You are doing a great job with him!
@alma_vparas (98)
• Singapore
11 Oct 10
Thanks for the comment ceasarette! It is always different when it is your own children making you feel that way. Though he is a brother of yours and you are a family too, the feeling is more rewarding. Maybe because there is a link between a mother and a child wherein there is no complete word to describe such kind of feeling. That is the language which is unique to every mother out there.
@shia88 (4571)
• Malaysia
6 Oct 10
Feel happy for you being a good mother and have such a lovely and
smart son.
Firstly, I would like to wish your son " happy birthday " in advance.
I always have a same feeling like you when my son shows an improvement
and showed me what he got from school as a reward. I will give my son
a warm hug and kisses.
Sometimes, while we are at home, my son will sing some nursery rhymes or
even draw out something nice which I never teach him before, I feel
so proud of him and my son is always my little sunshine.
