I never had any "abnormal" relationship with my mother and I have to admit that we're always close to each other. For one thing she's always been my "mentor" and as her "filial" daughter, I'm all ears whenever she has something to say. I don't know but there is not even one single moment that I refused to obey her. Not all moms are worth to be proud of though and there's some instances that "children" are ashamed and embarrassed of them. I am proud of my mother just like the way my kids are proud of me. But no matter how terrible our mothers becomes, at least she gave "one thing" that no one could give........and that's the life each of us have. I just don't have no clue where in the world I'd be if my mom died while giving birth to me. It's good 2b a mom especially when your kids are in good terms with you. I know Josef and Jann will treat me right b/c I treats my own mother right.

This mother's day is better than the mother's day I have last year. Firstly, the kids are a year older and secondly I am a year older too hahaha. Kids are more sweeter and more funnier now than the previous year. Josef calls me "Mother" sooo often which makes me laugh while Jann at times addressed me as "Mrs. Bell" hahaha. Both of them got a sense of humor just like their dad which makes our daily life more meaningful. I took them to church with me yesterday that way we don't have to attend the mass today. Our church is conducting a 1st Communion today and I know from experience that people who don't usually come to church on a regular basis showed up when there's something going on. We sit on the very first pew on the left facing the altar and sometimes they take that space for the special gathering. I have this thought in my head that the kids will sleep a 'lil late this morning but they didn't. So I took them for breakfast to McDo and then bought ingredients for Josef's request lunch menu. But before we left the driveway, I've opened all the gifts that they had for me except for my smooth top stainless steel range that my dear Dale got for me. I have to wait for him to unboxed it. He had to work so our celebration has to change to a later date. Friday was a good day to do it but we get caught up with the kids "Field Day" at school. Okie dokie, this is all for now. I better pause right here before I put you all to sleep. Happy reading and remember......."you owe one thing from your mother"!!!

 

I know exactly what you mean by not having a good relationship with the one who gave birth to us. Jeth, those who doesn't look back and never treat their mom the right way will face some consequences that only heaven know it's coming to them. You and I are both lucky that we don't have that heavy of a feeling towards the one who gave us life. Look at you and your two kids. Isn't that great that both of them made you a person called *Mom*. There's still a lot of female out there who had uncertainty whether or not they will be called mother. Happy Mother's day to you.

I just knew it. I know you will make a post for mom's day. Jeth, those gifts are wonderful. I can't pick and choose cuz I like them all. Your hubby treats you like a queen and he gave you so much everytime there is a special occasion. How thoughtful & nice of him. Happy Mother's day again. This is my second greeting for today ....

See Jeth, the more you give the plenty you'll receive in return. You enjoy giving and that is why blessings come to your way in the form of your hubby & kids love. Happy mother's day. Your slides as usual is worth watching.

Hi Jeth, thanks for the mother's day greetings. I now have a blog "Memoirs of a Filipina" that has more of my personal posts. I will monetize it but slowly and that is where I will share more about being a Filipina and life now and then. Anyway, you definitely had a fine time yesterday. How sweet of your family dyan to shower you with gifts, you must be one heck of a mom and wife. I admire you for that. Okay, kind regards.

Happy Mother's day to you too. Your kids are great and wonderful. It looks like you had a perfect day with them.

my belated happy mommas day to you jeth. good to see your nice stuff here. it is a great feeling to be a mother isn't it? those hand-made gifts from your kids are worth more than anything in this world. you can circle the globe and not even get the same happiness you get when your kids handed you something that they've make.

Just passing through to greet you a great day. I wish you have fun today....

Hi Jeth, I'm happy you had a wonderful mothers day with your family! I agree with you regarding mother/child relationship. I too, was good to my mother, esp when I was older. She and I were very close and I am forever greatful to her. Because of the influences she gave to me, I strive to be like my own mother. My girls and I are very close and I want to keep it that way. And because I know how I was to my mother, I have high expectations for my girls in terms of being obedient and respectful not only to me and my hubby, but to all adults. I think the way we are raised has a lot to do with how we turn out as human beings. You know that "nurture vs nature" logic. The nurturing of a mother has a lot to do with the success and happiness of a child. The only funny thing with me is that I don't like to be called "mother." haha! I know that sounds funny but to me, it sounds so condesending (although I know your kids are playing, I'm just talking bout my kids) Anyway, I told them, even when they are "old" like me, to always call me mommy. hahaha! Anyway, im sure you understand they will always be our babies no matter how old they get. by the way, I like your white shoes!!! I've been looking for a pair like that with some gold or silver garnish on it! Also love your black dress!! very sexy...heee hee