10 Definitions on being a Mommy

From Dominique’s Desk (c) 2009

My Definition of a Mommy

  1. Someone who willing sacrifice time, sleep and beauty to attend to the needs of her young ones. [However knows when to have some downtime for recharging herself when the need arises]
  2. Someone who nourishes both your body and soul with love, knowledge and understanding.
  3. Someone who will go all out to learn/read up on courses/techniques that would be beneficial to the academic and emotional growth of their child.
  4. A playmate, confident, adviser, fix- it-up, cook, decorator, cleaner and educator.
  5. Easily satisfied with appreciation or a smile from your child.
  6. Can make 360 degree turn in attitude and react fast to new situations.
  7. A fire -fighter and problem solver on a daily basis.
  8. Planner, budget and time manager for the family.
  9. Someone who is able to multi-task and perform under tight schedules and multiple deadlines.
  10. A person who takes care of the household, family,relationships with the extended family.

This year is the 6th year that I will be celebrating Mother’s Day. As I age and the kids grow older I realise that the role of a mommy is much more challenging then I have expected. However I look forward to all the challenges hurled at me as the boys move through the various stages in life.