I find that my greatest achievement is not the fact that I graduated from a special science secondary school, or the premier university here in the Philippines for college. It is not even the fact that I hold a good paying job and still finds the time to teach students. For me, the best thing I have accomplished is to give birth to my wonderful children who never ceases to amaze me with their charm and intelligence.
Being a mother is not a walk in the park, and more so in my case where I hold two jobs both for necessity and as a way for me to get in touch with my creative self. Unlike other parents who are fortunate to see their kids 24/7, my husband and I have to be content to see them after work (fortunate in the case that they are still awake when we get home) and during weekends. Which is why we really try to make good use of the time that we spend with them. Especially in my case, I make it a point to be at home for the majority of my time away from work. Because for me there is no greater regret that I can imagine other than the realization that time has flown and the children have grown up creating their own niches in life. Without me in it.
Every day is a constant challenge for me to be a better parent than the day before. Join me as I walk through my experiences and be with me as I celebrate this wonderful opportunity of being a mother.
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