This mother’s day somehow seems different and special to me. It’s my first mother’s day as mother of 3. Hey, not many women can say that. This reminds me of the time when an old friend who was married and I was then single commented to me that since I’m not married I won’t understand her situation. Well since then I have passed that stage and much more, so there. Also juggling between work and trying to be there for the kids.
This past year has definitely been very trying. Having given birth a few days before the start of Sophie’s school and going back to work at 4 months post partum and lots of politics at work and also trying to make sure the middle child doesn’t feel so middle and waking up every 3h to feed the baby and still pumping at work and still breastfeeding and still popping 20 herb supplements a day means it’s very difficult to keep a sane mind. But through breaking down and thinking of giving up, I have survived it all to see my Mother’s Day this year.
Yesterday, the kids and dd surprised me with an orchid and flowers from Wholefoods. Coincidentally I also went there to buy an orchid for mil. This morning, Sophie got up early to help make me breakfast with daddy. Then she surprised me with a load of cards and handmade gifts in bed. I feel so blessed! Maybe enough energy to go...one more day haha!
