Motherhood is truly a defining moment in a woman's life. There can be many defining moments - getting promoted, becoming the president of a country or even building one's own enterprise, but motherhood is something that defines you not for a moment, but for LIFE. Life is transformed when you make decisions not merely for yourself or for your husband but for your mini family and for human beings who are completely dependent on you. Teaching them values, life skills and basic reading and writing is just part of the package together with character development and lots more! The list goes on and on and there is simply no manual or protocol to a child - even the first and second born child can be vastly different and function in different ways.
Each child comes with their own unique personality, I believe from their past deeds in their past lives and we learn how to manage around their innate personalities while weaving in good habits, values and character. This becomes a lifelong journey and a lifelong task and its constantly a work in progress - both for the child as well as for my development as a mother.
Ananya has been an absolute blessing - she is a vivacious child, who is filled with her own unique ideas and loves to solve problems and think out of the box. She loves to do artwork and can turn any recyclable material into her own piece of art. Ananya is compassionate and surprises me with her genuine care and concern for the people around her. She often shows maturity beyond her age and I am so proud of her. No words can describe how I feel about her!
In any case, my heart has definitely expanded manifold and watching my own flesh and blood growing in front of my eyes makes the pain of labour and the sleepless nights worthwhile! Motherhood cannot be compared with any profession or occupation - it stands on its own and is the most beautiful experience to have. That being said, every mother provides the best for her child and there is simply no comparison with another.
The first cry of a child
gives birth to a mother
It is a moment of joy and a moment of wonder,
a moment like none other.
The child coos and babbles
in an attempt to communicate,
he or she adapts to the world outside the womb,
a beauty only God can create.
The mother grows together with the child,
learning the ropes and tricks,
She builds the strong foundation of the child,
with love and by carefully placing brick after brick.
Once the foundation is created,
the child grows and develops,
but no matter how old the child gets,
a mother is with him or her through life's bends and slopes.
I big salute to all mothers out there! You are a super human and the best care that your child can get!
