Greetings to all mothers and fathers here @motherhood community!
I'm back again to share a simple yet meaningful moment from my motherhood journey. It might seem no value to others, but for me, it’s a memory worth sharing and keeping.
While I was putting my 7-month-old baby to sleep, my two-year-old baby girl decided to create her own little artwork. I just let her watch TV but I didn’t realize that she had quietly gone to my table, grabbed my pens, and gave herself a little “makeover”! She draw all over her hands and giving herself a pentel-pen manicure!
At first, I got mad as any mom would do. But when I saw her teary eyes and how proudly she showed me her “nail art,” my heart softened. Instead of scolding her, I gently asked what she did. She happily showed me her tiny, ink-covered fingers. Not only her hands, she even scribbled on her face, the bed sheet, and a piece of paper!
I realized then, she wasn’t being naughty. She was just being creative, experimenting in her own toddler way. That’s why instead of getting mad, I explained to her that pens specially pentel-pen are for paper, not for hands and for manicure.
Toddlers are naturally curious and experimental just like my baby girl, she is restless, playful, and always trying new things. Whenever I’m busy, I now make sure to give her paper and a pen to express herself. I believe this helps her develop early writing skills and creativity.
She’s the only girl among my four children, she is loud, bubbly, and full of energy. But as tiring as motherhood can be, my kids are truly God’s gifts. Their laughter, their love, even their mischief can melts away all my stress and exhaustion.
Yes, sometimes I lose my patience and i get angry. I raise my voice. But I always try to explain the reason why and I say sorry when I need to. I want my kids to grow up knowing that love also means admitting our mistakes and teaching with kindness and patience. And also they often remind me how to be a better mom in today's generation.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this simple moment of my motherhood journey. I truly appreciate it.
Always remember to keep smiling and stay safe, especially amidst in the beautiful chaos of parenting.
Mabuhay!
Photos are all mine and edited on Canva.