The special mother’s month is about to end so this week’s Mommy Moments theme is “Motherhood”. How has motherhood changed me?

I was 24 and at the peak of embracing my liberty when Yona came. No she isn’t an accident – she’s a gift. But to be honest, having her was not part of my plans then but Marcelle had it all planned. He was ready (to Dada: were you?), but me? No, because I was having fun! I was out every single night with friends, particularly Sally and Uela. We’d go clubbing like there’s no tomorrow! and then it happened.

Motherhood has taught me to be strong, to care for others aside from my self, to extend my patience because like newly married couples who came from different families, we have our share of misunderstandings, too. Not only that, I almost gave up during ‘adjustment’ period. It went on for about 2 years *sigh*

Marcelle and I were so alone on our journey to marriage and parenthood. Not that our parents were not there but because that’s how we wanted it. We want to learn on our own – to be on our own and thanks God, we did it. It may be a roller coaster ride but it’s all worth it.

I have written every single pain somewhere but I know how unfair it is for Marcelle if I share it here

This angelic face made it all so worth it!

Fast forward 2010.

I am now a stay-at-home-mom to this little kid. She’s turning 5 this year and we’ve been together (at home) since 2008.

It is hard being a mom, no one said it’s easy but seeing her happy everyday because her mom is around and is with her 24/7 makes a huge difference. Her daily I love you’s and hugs never fails to make me forget about the bills, dues and all.

I may not be the usual SAHM who just waits for her husband’s salary (oh how I really wish that’s my case!), I work hard to make both ends meet, but I am not complaining at all. I’d rather receive a meager salary and be with my kid than earn more but be away from her.

Motherhood has indeed changed me.

Cheers to all wonderful mothers!

(…I’m wondering if I’m still making sense. I feel like I’m babbling too much that I’m no longer making any sense LOL!)

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

On Mom’s very special day, treat her to an elegant brunch at Delifrance! Indulge her with the savory first course of Frittata with Stuffed Tomato, followed by the sweetly satisfying Blueberry Pancakes with Frankfurter and Fruit Plate. All this is served with a Mimosa Mocktail and Bottomless Coffee.

Brunch is served on May 9, 2010, from 10 AM to 12 NN.

The Mother’s Day Brunch is available in 7 selected Delifrance cafes: Alabang Town Center (807-5022), Greenhills Theater Mall (722-2456), C5 Libis (687-2549), Mall of Asia (556-0562), Roosevelt (721-1284), Robinsons Place Manila, and UN Avenue (523-5555).

Due to limited seating, we accept reservations. Visit www.delifrance.com.ph for the Café Directory.