Mom

     In the past four days, I have accomplished at least four weeks worth of work in science. It has felt amazing to make a plan and actually stick to it, even in such a small amount of time and work. However, I would not have been able to do any of it without the help and support and constant nagging of my mom. 

     I'm not a very motivated person when it comes to school or chores, and I am very thankful and lucky to have such an organized mother. She excels at organizing, planning, and carry out any work, plan, or event. Her plans and organizations don't always work, but she never gives up and is always trying to find ways to make life run a little smoother. She has taught me so much. 

     Mothers, I think, are one of the most under-appreciated workers on the planet. I mean, thanking them and giving them stuff on Mother's Day is great and all, but they work all year and receive little gratitude. If anything, motherhood is viewed in our society as "unfashionable" or "unsightly" work. Breast feeding and disciplining children is a huge no-no in public. Mothers raise and teach the world, one child at a time, and they're scolded when they're caught doing it. Either that, or they're frowned upon for not having perfect hair, clothes, and children. Being a mother is not easy, and I think more people need to realize it. 

 

     I personally have gained a lot of respect for mothers in the past few months as I've become more aware of what it's like to corral kids, clean houses, and get anywhere on time, all with your own self motivation. It's a lot harder than they make it look. But I also have a lot of respect for mothers because they don't just do the basics of keeping everyone alive. They sit and cuddle with their babies instead of taking a bath during a quite moment, they read books to their toddlers instead of hopping on Facebook for some adult conversation, and they do crafts with their grade schoolers instead of watching that movie they'd planned to see. They give up their time for their kids, and they enjoy it. That, is the greatest gift kids will ever receive. I know it was, and still is, for me. 

     Thank you so much to all you  mothers out there. You're fantastic.