Happy Belated Mother’s Day to everyone out there. I pray that you all had the best time under the circumstances. Since schools are shut down, I didn’t get to enjoy a special song and dance from my son and his class like I did last year. Instead, my 4-year-old let me sleep in a little late (9 a.m.) and then I was up cleaning and trying to figure out what my kid would actually eat today. I spent the morning playing Avengers until my dad awoke from his slumber. Then, back to the kitchen I went to prepare dad’s meal. No biggie. I did enjoy sending and receiving messages from friends and family. It’s always a special feeling to be remembered.

My dad was completely decided on going outside, in order to buy me a little gift, and I didn’t fight him about it. He hasn’t been out of the house in over two months, any reason was enough for him to go out. So we all suited up with gloves, jackets, hats, and of course masks to brave the outside. Going outside with both my son and father was a good reminder why I try not going out with them at the same time. It’s literally like having two rambunctious 4-year-olds. Together they stress me out! That saying about having eyes behind my head… well it’s a must for these two. I’m always nervous that my dad will lose his footing and fall, and that my son will go running off and hurt himself just the same. It’s like they take turns obeying me, when one stays by my side and listens, the other one is running off somewhere. My dad has little patience to allow me to do what I may have to do-without walking off of course- and my son just wants toys, candies, and anything he thinks he must have at that very second. Most of the time, I do my own shopping on my own the first chance I get. 

Anyway, we made it back to our apartment in one piece. For dinner, we had take-out from the Spanish spot on the block and we watched a movie. I did receive little gifts that the boys picked out for me, a mother’s day card I picked out for myself but that my dad wrote in and signed, some fake flowers, and a little cup that says “Mom” on it. I will never get rid of these items. The quality of material things never phases me, it’s the few things I will be able to say that my dad and son gave to me. These are the moments I hold on to with every fiber in me. Overall, it was a quiet, happy day and it reminds me that all the struggles and hard work that goes into motherhood, is always worth it.We may, at times, complain about the hecticness of working and going to school all at the same time or maybe it’s the never ending laundry or what have you. But if I dare to imagine what my life would be without my son… well… it never comes close to being this fulfilling. The joy of being a mother is like nothing else and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I will always choose this. 

So that’s it for this week, that’s really all that’s been going on. Preparing my son for Mother’s Day because it’s important that he cherishes all the women who care for him. He has several strong women influences in his life and I pray that we teach him well to respect, honor, and love the women who love him unconditionally. So that in the future, if he so chooses to have a wife and daughters, he will know that they are worth more than rubies (Proverbs 3:15). Teaching him the value of a good woman, for me, will teach him to be a loving and respectful man. Compassionate to all those no matter the circumstances. We have all travelled on some pretty rough roads and it has been who we are that has brought us so far. That is my hope and lesson for my son on Mother’s Day. I pray that all are well and have been in touch with their loved ones during this time of separation. 

“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” ~Proverbs 31:31~