Mommies

I was lining up to get into the airport terminal, when I heard this loud screaming kid. "Mommyyyy". She was crying. The young mom, who was in front of me, was headed for Japan as her luggage tags declared. I guess she was going for a job which will earn her more money for the little girl she was leaving behind. She did what she had to do for her family.

Over the past week, I saw my mom in action. She attended to my brother's needs, my dad's demands (hehe) and my whims. (ya, I can be spoiled sometimes:)). I saw her be patient while juggling tasks, strong while waiting for doctor consultations, busy while preparing our meals and totally caring as she listened to my stories. What amazes me is that she seems to know how to do almost anything. She's my hairstylist (yes kids, its back to medium ash brown), my seamstress and my friend. "Dont fall in love too easily" is one of the things she constantly tells me. Hehe.

Got me thinking that, sometimes, moms are not given that much credit. Usually, the dads are being talked about as they are the head of the family. But is it not true that the silent workers are the best workers? And moms are like that. They are the strong, resilient women behind the scenes who hold the family together. They should be given a million credits and more.

I just wish that when my turn comes (if ever it happens), I will be as great a mom as my mom is...