Now, I feel a bit like a mom…

Indeed the same happens to men too. I am suddenly conscious of all my bad habits and am trying to make my life more orderly since my son does everything i do ! Children are the 'cleansing agent' in our lives and force us to look at ourselves


Beautiful piece

Santosh

Thanks Santhosh, ‘Cleansing Agents’ they are..

Kids are - like you said, the mirrors that reflect back our own traits, both good and bad.
And Dads are no exceptions. We have to change some of our regular habits, develop some good habits and totally banish some bad habits for the sake of our kids.

My DH reduced spending time on TV and computer, since my kid started doing the same. He started going out for walks, eating healthy on the dining table unlike on the sofa in front of the TV and he started brushing his teeth before bed (Actually me too)!! The one thing I am really happy is that he stopped digging the nose. Compared to many men I know, he does it very less, however I was hoping he would stop doing even that little too and now he doesn’t any more. I have to thank my kid for this!

Happy Fathers Day!

Dear Venu.....

I just clicked this link today when i was reading your fb for some post.. Wow...dear.. i enjoyed each and everyline.... You brought back some my sweet memories ........ :)

Expecting more and more wonderful writings from you dear......

Hey Brinda, Thanks for your kind words. Last few weeks, I am too swamped up in my own daily stuff, I am rarely spending time on IL (even at work). I read your new writeups hurriedly (They are as usual wonderful. I loved "Daddy ..I need you" and others - sorry, I have to go back to see the exact titles) but couldn't write FBs but I will, when I can.

Thanks for your encouragement.

A great narration of your thoughts,infact I felt like you were reading my mind.

My husband appreciates me for working hard to raise our baby ,of course sympathizes too when I get stressed out, we both shall read your article and mentally note some points which we had missed.

Good article that should be read by newmoms.

Thanks Sandhya for thinking high of this writeup. Yes, These thoughts are the ones often parents go about when they have kids. It is hard to follow what all I wrote here 24/7 initially, but it is not impossible. With a little patience and perspective, these can be made habits. Good luck to you and your husband and love to you lil’ one.

Very nice post...I've a 16 month old and inspired to be a good mom for him...Thanks for sharing with us

Hi Venus

Very well written piece on the experiences of becoming a mother! You have realised the art of being a 'mother' in the true sense of the word. I am sure your daughter will grow up to be a great lady and will always keep her parents close to her heart for she would be what she is because of the wonderful example you and your husband have tried to be for her. Hats off to you for taking responsibility for this beautiful creation of yours and making her a good citizen of the world, whom one can be proud of !

It is all about giving our children a good strong foundation by imparting to them this great wealth, not monetarily but spiritually. They(babies) are, after all like fresh clay that are ready to be moulded into masterpieces. The first 5 years are the foundation years over which to build up the rest of their personalities. Most of their basic habits and attitudes are formed now and they are better to be instilled at an early age.

I have learnt so much from my mother on how to be the best person I can be. She has moulded me with such positive traits that I am happy to be the person that I am today. And because of her input, I am trying to be and do the best I can for my son. A true mother's love is unconditional, with no expectations whatsoever from her child. A mother and father are responsible for their child's creation and I think it is essential to make sure that they grow up to be great citizens of the world. We need as many responsible human beings as possible to save the future of our mother earth.

My heartfelt thanks to God for having given me such a great mother, and I would be over the moon if I can achieve what my mother has achieved.