Life of a yummy baby ... and now there are 2!!!!!

Mummy, this is dedicated specially to you.

My Mother - our Superhero

She is always working hard from dusk till dawn.
She is always giving and sacrificing herself for the family.
She always put our needs first and herself last.
Whatever she does she wants only but the best for us.

She's our pillar of strength and the family's driving force.
On the outside she has this strong hard front ...
but on the inside she is really soft and lovely,
and provides the most abundant goodness and care for her family!

God knows how thankful and fortunate we are to have her as our mother.
And Morgan – to have such a protective & caring 婆婆.

I remember the time after I was born,
my mother wanted to return to work.
After a day in the care of my grandma and aunty,
I was refusing food, drink or sleep
till my mum came home.
No one except Mummy could put things right.
She had no choice but to quit her job
and thus became a fulltime housewife for the next 15 years ....
the sacrifices she made for me!

As I grew up, my relationship with my mother had not always been an easy one. Her way of showing love was in a protective sort of way - by hiding her feelings and being strict. You know the common saying, spare the rod and spoil the child. She expected only the best from me in everything I do and also to be the perfect role model for others. Because of her attempts to teach us good, she never showed us her 'soft side'. I constantly felt that nothing I did was ever good enough, that no matter how hard I try I still could not be that 'perfect daughter'. So I found it easier to be rebellious, stubborn and intolerant. I broke all the rules, came home with the wild parties and late nights. I probably gave my mom the most difficult time of her life!

I'm sorry Mummy for causing you so many heartaches!
You were the one who stayed up to see if I'd arrived home safely.
You were the one who looked after me when I could not be bothered with myself. You cooked and cleaned and washed for us even when you did not feel like it.

Thank you Mummy for everything you have done for us.
Becacuse of you, we get to enjoy the best things in life ....
You have done so much for me, but I haven't done enough for you! "

Now a mother myself, I began to understand how difficult and challenging it is to be MY mother. Despite the grief I caused you, you continue to love and care for me. Despite our conflicting views and ideas about life, you continue to provide and support me in your own quiet way. I used to think why could my mother not understand me but now I ask mysef, how can I learn to cherish and understand you better?

你是我们伟大的母亲 - where would we be without you?
I love you Mummy!



Your dearest daughter Pat