I grew up under strict supervision from mom. She is a housewife, who does EVERYTHING for us! From taking care of our grandparents, "palengke" duties, cook us breakfast/lunch/snacks/dinner and even drove us to and from school for more than 15 years!
Aside from that, she does the laundry (hand wash lahat) and iron all our clothes. (Note: There are 4 of us siblings + grandparents + parents = you do the Math)
Aside from that, she does the laundry (hand wash lahat) and iron all our clothes. (Note: There are 4 of us siblings + grandparents + parents = you do the Math)
It was an extremely difficult task (almost impossible if I may add!), I see how she perspires as she run around doing errands without a single complaint! That's why our relationship is strictly "I-listen-to-my-mom-or-else...." There's no time for us to really talk or bond because she's too busy to even have a breather. I remembered wishing we could have a closer relationship, like my classmates and their moms! I used to wish she could be cooler like my friends' moms.
When I started working and when Mom was finally having more time on her hands, I realized, our relationship shouldn't stay that way forever. I make it a point to bond with her by taking her out for a quick facial or massage over weekend. Our relationship definitely changed from just plain "mother-daughter relationshiop" to a "closer mother-daughter relationship". It didn't happen overnight, it was a conscious effort for me to MAKE time and prioritize her.
WHY?
When I started working and when Mom was finally having more time on her hands, I realized, our relationship shouldn't stay that way forever. I make it a point to bond with her by taking her out for a quick facial or massage over weekend. Our relationship definitely changed from just plain "mother-daughter relationshiop" to a "closer mother-daughter relationship". It didn't happen overnight, it was a conscious effort for me to MAKE time and prioritize her.
WHY?
Because this lady has done so much for me and my siblings and giving her just a couple of minutes or hours in a day will never be enough to show her how much I appreciate her. But at least, we can always start somewhere.
And to those who wonder how I get to be THIS cheerful and how I get the energy to do multiple tasks like a Super Girl?
Well, here's my tiny little secret that I'm finally sharing. Behind this "Wonder Woman" that you think I am, .I have an even better SUPER WOMAN behind me who backs me up, supports me without limit and sends me love like no other --- She is my very own mom! With her, I can be like that little kid who runs to her when I'm in trouble, when I'm tired or when I get hurt. Of course, I also run to her when I'm happy, when I'm in my best mood. I just run to her because she is my HOME. The very person who loves me for who I am without expectations or limits.
That's my secret and it really works!
