In my daughter's eyes

I have always loved the song "In my daughter's eyes" by Martina Mcbride. And I recalled the song when I saw scribbles at the back page of my notebook made by Kim, my second daughter. I don't know how long it has been there, I just discovered it yesterday. I was so touched. And I remembered, too, what she said to me when she was three years old - I asked her what she wanted to be when she grows up and she said with joy and excitement in her voice and a twinkle in her eyes, "I want to be a mommy! I want to be like you mommy." And right away I knew that I was doing a good job at raising my children.

Going back to the song, I was misty eyed when I first heard it. I know I am not the only mother who loves this song and can relate so much to its message.  There are so many mothers out there who know that their daughters are brought to this world to make them become better persons. I heard of so many stories of mothers who found their peace and directions in life because of their daughters (or their sons). Mothers who strive to change their lives so they become role models to their children. I am no different from them.

I have two daughters aged 17 and 14. They are poles apart but they both make me proud. No matter how different they are from each other, I love each one no less than the other.  I realize my worth, my strength, my potential, through their eyes… They are my number one critics, too, no holds barred. They say what they mean, and they mean what they say.  They look up to me but I don't make them feel like I know everything. I listen to them, I consult them, I talk to them, I even confide to them.  They see me with so much trust and faith and pride in their eyes, and I tell myself, there’s no way I am going to disappoint these angels of mine. 

With my two wonderful daughters, Kai and Kim

They are daughters to me but they are my friends, too. We are like sisters, and am like their older sister. But of course, when they are with friends and classmates, they prefer that I become more of their mom rather than their friend. But I just smile when I hear them brag to their friends how cool their mom is. They tell me they want to become like me someday.  But in my heart of hearts, I just sincerely wish and pray they will become who they really want to be and be completely happy. 

To Kai and Kim, this song is for you. I love you both, so much.