Why do we celebrate mother’s day?
I am a mother and I am happy that there is a mother’s day
celebration. Besides the fact that mothers sacrifice a lot for our offspring,
our job is unpaid, many times unsung, and nonstop. I am reflecting on the significance of this
day celebrated across many cultures and peoples all over the world and I feel a
sense of entitlement on this day: I do deserve it and I do want it. I do want to be celebrated that day for all
the days and nights I have spent giving my unconditional love and attention to
my child. I want to be pampered and honored on that day as if though I was the
queen of the world. I want to accept the love and gifts and attention freely
and openly, because as mothers we usually don’t take anything for
ourselves.
It is mother’s day this Sunday and I feel that I have earned
the right to be whole and happy on that day and every day because I am doing the
ultimate and utmost job in the whole world: I gave life and I am raising a life
that will reach his full potential in this life thanks in great part to my
investment. I celebrate mother’s day as
if though I owned it and I am proud to be a mother, always. Motherhood is the
most important job, the most rewarding career, and the most beautiful of all
vocations. Happy mother’s day!
