I watched Because I Said So tonight. It was plain but delightful. It reminded me of my Mom. Not because of the story per se but on how Moms are being ‘MOTHERS’.
Mothers most especially “single/widowed” mothers tend to be protective on their children (daughters, most especially). I should know! Now, I’m starting to comprehend motherhood in spite of the fact that I am still unmarried.
Moms just want the best for their daughters. Some of them have a tendency to interfere on the latter most of the times unintentionally. (well, this is case to case basis…) Trying to meddle too much to somehow save them on the things that might happen in the future…Trying to give the “shortcut in life” to steer clear of failures and hurt. Well in fact, doing this makes the journey of life even longer or maybe harder. Disappointments will forever be part of our life. The key is on how you handle it and navigate your life.
Moms find it hard to let go. However, they have to let their children experience life normally for them to learn how to be decisive because making decisions will always be part of our daily life.
I remember having these “choose your own adventure” books when I was a kid. It is a good book to give to your children for them to somehow exercise their decision-making skills. I read a lot of them before and I feel it helped a lot, as I grow older. I ask for advice, for me to be aware of all the scenarios because most often than not when you are “in the situation” it is hard to understand things right? But then again, at the end of the day it’s still my decision.
I love my Mom. Not because she never dictates on me. Not because she trusts me that I can do good in everything I do. (see, she trusts me way too much...i hated it before! now, no more. weeee!) Not because she gave me all the toys I wanted before. *wink* Not because she gives me her jewelry.
I love my Mom because she allowed me to EXPERIENCE LIFE NORMALLY. I remember she writes me letters (typewritten pa!) every time I am in a bad situation. These letters are still with me and it melts my heart when I read them. Where I am now, I owe it to her. Mommy is my hero. I admire Mommy and I wanted to be like her when I become a mother.
They say, “Mother knows best”. I very much agree.
Mothers most especially “single/widowed” mothers tend to be protective on their children (daughters, most especially). I should know! Now, I’m starting to comprehend motherhood in spite of the fact that I am still unmarried.
Moms just want the best for their daughters. Some of them have a tendency to interfere on the latter most of the times unintentionally. (well, this is case to case basis…) Trying to meddle too much to somehow save them on the things that might happen in the future…Trying to give the “shortcut in life” to steer clear of failures and hurt. Well in fact, doing this makes the journey of life even longer or maybe harder. Disappointments will forever be part of our life. The key is on how you handle it and navigate your life.
Moms find it hard to let go. However, they have to let their children experience life normally for them to learn how to be decisive because making decisions will always be part of our daily life.
I remember having these “choose your own adventure” books when I was a kid. It is a good book to give to your children for them to somehow exercise their decision-making skills. I read a lot of them before and I feel it helped a lot, as I grow older. I ask for advice, for me to be aware of all the scenarios because most often than not when you are “in the situation” it is hard to understand things right? But then again, at the end of the day it’s still my decision.
I love my Mom. Not because she never dictates on me. Not because she trusts me that I can do good in everything I do. (see, she trusts me way too much...i hated it before! now, no more. weeee!) Not because she gave me all the toys I wanted before. *wink* Not because she gives me her jewelry.
I love my Mom because she allowed me to EXPERIENCE LIFE NORMALLY. I remember she writes me letters (typewritten pa!) every time I am in a bad situation. These letters are still with me and it melts my heart when I read them. Where I am now, I owe it to her. Mommy is my hero. I admire Mommy and I wanted to be like her when I become a mother.
They say, “Mother knows best”. I very much agree.
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