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MOMI MUSINGS| the joys of motherhood

April 19, 2016 · 36 Comments

Re-blogging this post I made on Facebook about seven years ago.  Pretty much the same year I started mga pahina ni msbolin.   Lately, I felt my kids are avoiding my wrath.  I am a complete mess.  God must really love me to let me stumble upon my blog entry about motherhood.  It hit me real hard because, for the past few days, I thought I am doing my boys a favor by working hard to give them food, education, and toys.  I felt so tired feeding, educating, and disciplining them, when in fact,  I should have remained steady and calm.   Despite the so many obstacles and challenges, I have my four boys to love, cherish, and care. I almost forgot that motherhood, as I lived it before, is a gift no one could appreciate until she learns to truly live it.

September 19, 2009 at 3:37pm

What indeed is the meaning of MOTHERHOOD?

Quite a number have said that I hold such a promising post until I gave it up seven months ago. The pressure of producing at least one press release a day for the company’s almost twelve projects indeed pushed me to dedicate my time to work.

Though there were times I would like to take a break, still, I may have truly enjoyed my work back then that for eleven months I never filed for any sick or vacation leave.

Until I was forced to when my three kids had pneumonia. I resigned.

It is only now that I ask myself of that sudden decision. It seems so easy for me to put an end to a post I so long waited.

Why it was me who resigned and not my husband? Maybe because I do believe he enjoys his work as much as I do. But I am in no better place to know the answer. Only by asking him this will shed light. It’s a thing of the past now that requires no more questioning.

Are mothers really meant to take care of the kids and the house?

Who is a mother? The dictionary would define a mother as a woman who CONCEIVES, GIVES BIRTH TO, or RAISES and NURTURES A CHILD.

By definition, a mother then does not only carries the child on her womb for a certain period. Giving birth to that child comes the responsibility of making sure that the baby is properly fed and taken cared of while still inside the tummy.

What a shame! It is only now while I am writing this that I understood the real meaning of motherhood.

It is only now that I understood the big signboard I always read when I pass by the clinic of my kids’ pediatrician. A CHILD IS NOT A RESPONSIBILITY. IT IS A CHOICE.

To conceive a child is a choice. To give birth to him is a fulfillment of that essence. And to nurture him is the joy of motherhood.

Seven months have passed, I still miss beating the traffic. Truly miss dressing up for work… eating lunch with friends and officemates… writing and rewriting press releases… meeting with publications and haggling with suppliers. Missing my workplace.. my station.

But certainly, I would miss the most even the simplest new word my three-year-old lad would utter.

Motherhood then, as I live it, is a gift not everyone can appreciate until she learns to truly live it.

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the joys of motherhood

Now, I am a full-time mom to my four boys.  The two will be attending high school this school year and the other one will be in grade five.  By the way, we have a new baby and he is now eight months old.  And I am glad I am home to see all these wonderful blessings.

MOMI MUSINGS| the joys of motherhood

MOMI MUSINGS| the joys of motherhood. The three boys I am with everyday – seven years ago.

 

MOMI MUSINGS| the joys of motherhood

NMOMI MUSINGS| the joys of motherhood. ow, they are all grown up and still ow so fun to be with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Kayleigh @ Sugar in My Texas Tea says

    April 22, 2016 at 9:37 am

    You should check out the book “All Joy and No Fun”. Motherhood is tough!

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      April 22, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thanks. Will look for that book. Yup, motherhood is tough but it also has its rewards. 🙂

      Reply
  2. joema says

    April 23, 2016 at 7:40 am

    You made me remember as well. And made me love them more. : )

    Reply
  3. patricemfoster says

    May 1, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Its not easy being a mother, homemaker and chef…This take tons of patiences. Which you have with 4 boys. We learn to adapt and through it all and love for our children see us through those tough days.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 3, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you for the sound advice. I like how you relate it — adapt.

      Reply
  4. Rachel Mouton says

    May 1, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Motherhood is not easy and it takes a strong will and determination. Love for your children helps <3 I have found myself NEEDING to get out of the house more lately. I'm going to go with it 🙂

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:03 pm

      Yup, motherhood isnt easy but seeing your kids tucked in bed and sound asleep is a nice comfortable feeling that only mothers could undertand i guess.

      Reply
  5. jenjen (@existingJEN) says

    May 1, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    A picture of happy and contented Family 🙂

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  6. Inspiring Kitchen says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:40 am

    Motherhood is not easy, but it is very rewarding. You have a beautiful family.

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    • msbolin says

      May 2, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you. Couldn’t agree more on motherhood isnt easy but is truly rewarding.

      Reply
  7. Elizabeth O. says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Motherhood, there’s no true meaning for it. We all have different definitions, but basically it’s a woman’s journey of taking care of her baby. It’s never easy, but it’s very rewarding indeed.

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      May 2, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      I agree. Never easy but truly rewarding.

      Reply
  8. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Motherhood is really a crazy ride. There are a lot of ups and downs and insane accomplishments. Cheers to motherhood.

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      May 2, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Cheers to motherhood.

      Reply
  9. Jeanine Macintosh says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Motherhood is like no other. It’s so tough, so rewarding and so amazing all rolled into one. It’s pretty awesome.

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:42 pm

      I super agree 🙂

      Reply
  10. aimlessmoments (@AimlessMoments) says

    May 3, 2016 at 2:58 am

    I dont think there is any real definition of motherhood, so much is involved in being a mom that it would take alot of define it.

    Reply
    • msbolin says

      May 3, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Yes, I agree. When you are a mom, you pretty cover everything from household to kids to schooling to almost anything. Its tiring but fulfilling.

      Reply
  11. Rosey says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    You do have a houseful of wonderful blessings. And congrats on the newest little. 🙂

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you. Such pleasing to read again and again re the houseful of wonderful blessings.

      Reply
  12. Marielle Altenor says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Before having my son I had said never wanted children. After I had him and now my daughter I just don’t see my life without them. I love being their mom. I feel really blessed.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:35 am

      You are indeed blessed with having a son and a daughter. They can be so playful but definitely adorable.

      Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    May 4, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    i dont have any kiddies..but just watching my mom and my friends i know it can be insane.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Hahaah. Yup, being with kids can sometimes be so insane.

      Reply
  14. R U S S says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I’m not a mom but I know how tough it must be to one. What you did is admirable and I’m sure that your children appreciate that. My Mom also quit her corporate job when my brother & I were growing up to spend more time with us.

    Reply
  15. R U S S says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    I’m not a mom but I know how tough it must be to one. What you did is admirable and I’m sure that your children appreciate that. My Mom also quit her corporate job when my brother & I were growing up to spend more time with us.

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Such a sweet gesture of your mom. She must really love you too that much. Happy mother’s day to her.

      Reply
  16. thehamiltoninc says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    Children is awesome. I enjoy fatherhood differently than my wife enjoys motherhood. You are right though: Children are a choice. And a blessing!

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 5, 2016 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you for the affirmation. And lets enjoy the gifts God sent us.

      Reply
  17. serenityyou says

    May 7, 2016 at 1:38 am

    I love being a mum, and even though I do find it challenging at times, I wouldn’t change it for the world

    Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 7, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Same here ❤️

      Reply
    • momi berlin says

      May 7, 2016 at 9:45 am

      By the way, happy mother’s day.

      Reply
  18. lucianamalanga says

    May 17, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Aww the decision youve made, has been to do something amazing! i look back now and i really appreciate having at least one parent home,because it brought me comfort to know that when i went home my mum would be there.

    Reply
  19. Anosa says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    I can not use for the opportunity to be someone’s mum one day soon. Great post

    Reply

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