There are tons of quotes and one liners that bring tears of pride and happiness roll down your cheeks when your kid uses it for the first time. But as per some wise person said.. the total of energy, good and evil etc etc remains the same in the universe.
Likewise there are some quotes that of course make ur eyes moist but also tickle u at the same time.
Few days back; after a long day with soccer training, gymnastics class, biking and shopping when we finally made it home safe and sound with minor yells and grabs. Naomi had a cookie spree coming along with no time to wait till dinner was cooked. I dint mind either ; what a big deal weekend is here so let her have couple of those chocolate chips. Agreed for a couple more till the dinner got cold enough for her to eat. Then when the last cry for couple of more cookies came along ; my patience, virtue, motherly instinct to put STOP to a bad habit (at the wrong time ofcourse) emerged out and there I went and firmly said NO MORE COOKIES and started to feed her.
POP came the quote "you are not my mommy anymore!!!"
With every bone in my body aching to the core; dragging myself together I gave a silent look at her. With very little energy to reason pros and cons of the cookies at dinner time; I managed to say something I dont even remember but probably not heard by her:)
After a brief pause with glances at my face Naomi decided to change her statement and said " I am sorry mommy; I love you; I dint mean it".
I was so proud of myself for giving that meaningful look; made my daughter successfully reconsider what she said.. I was basking in the glory of a one of a kind win.. that suddenly was dropped flat on the ground when she added..
"Its okay mommy; you are my mommy and I love you... If u are not my mommy then i wonder who will cook food for me and put me to sleep everyday"
Words and expressions went far from extinct for a long time that night!!!!!!!!!!!!
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a lovely and a touching post, so well written. Off and on I go through this with my two boys, but given in once in a while and feel exactly the way you feel. I guess, we mothers are selfless and children will understand that when they become parents. Until then lets hang on and carry on our work as motherhood with pride. You can visit my blog at archanasjournal.blogspot.com and share your thoughts
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