When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.... A mother has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. - Sophia LorenA quote my ED sent out just now. I thought of the extend of a mother's love.
This week is the start of school and I had the privilege of staying overnight on Sunday. I woke up not-so-bright and not-so-awake on Monday morning 4:30am. Hassle the kids (6) off to the bathroom, prepared Milo, spread bread, made sure they eat fast enough, ensured uniform is straight, socks, shoes, bag, etc etc etc. Finally, grab their little tiny hands and hassle them up the bus.
I was in charge of bringing my P1 girl to her school for her first day. She was silent, though smiling throughout. However, just before she stepped through the main gate, she tugged my hand and said "Sandra, I scared.....". I had to assure her not to worry. It's going to be 6 hours at most and I will be there waiting for her at the gate. As it was her first day at school, I brought her to the General Office to find out which class she will be in. When she found out that her Social Worker, ME, was negligent, she was SO ecstatic!!! P1 classes are in the afternoon!!!!!
After fetching the girl to school, again, I went to another school to discuss about how to support another kid, A. I left the school feeling heated up thinking that if I ever want to send my children to school in future, I better have a talk with the Principal of the school first. No offense to anyone... But in that meeting, I felt that whoever the Principal, whatever the principles and values that the Principal holds on to, determines how the school is run.
2nd day, I decided to fetch A to school wanting really to support her. Not a morning person, I forced myself out of bed at 5am. After school, fetched her back.
It didn't go on for too many days and today is already the 5th day of the new term. Everyday, I have new & exciting moments.
On my way home today, I had my reflective moment and I joked with God that He is preparing me way too early for motherhood! Jokes aside, I really really thank God for my mother. As I prepared the kids for school throughout the week, I thought back of those days my mother woke up really early to spread my bread, prepare 2 half boiled eggs and Milo. I remembered there was one occasion when my mother specially took leave to cook for my meals so that I can study for my exams. I disappointed her greatly when she found that instead of studying, I had an Archie comic book hidden in camouflage of my History textbook.
Truly, such is the extent of the love of a mother and I have but a slight glimpse of it.
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