Mother's Day Celebration 2013

It's not easy being a mom, yet I would say it is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I feel happy watching my children grow and am delighted to care for them each and every day.

Yesterday, I received many greetings through SMS and my Facebook account. I appreciated it greatly; thank you, everyone. It's wonderful that there is a day dedicated to honoring all mothers. I just wanted to share my Mother's Day experience from 2013.

I had a very busy week overseeing our Vacation Bible School. During that time, I became a mother to a hundred children, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  We had many activities, including making a Mother's Day card.  JC and Eu-La created their own craft with the help of their cousins, Kevin and Den-Den. I was so happy to receive my children's first-ever Mother's Day card.

Early Sunday morning, we prepared to attend church. Most countries celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May, so our church had a special recognition for mothers, too. We were asked to stand so the congregation could pray for us, and as a token, we were given a pair of freshwater pearl earrings. Our three lovely ladies in the bread shop gave me roses as their gift.

After the church service, we planned to visit a friend later in the afternoon.  I decide to make a cake before we leave the house.  I have prepared two cakes, of course, one is for my ever dearest mother.  It so happened that after making the cake, my parents dropped by the house and invited us for dinner to celebrate and have some family bonding.  The children enjoyed playing in the arcade and then had dinner at Hap Chan in Nuciti Mall. 

While taking a bath this morning, I was happy to hear that a package from China had been addressed to me.  The gift was so perfect to have been delivered today.  This is the first gift I have received for being a Mommy Blogger.  Thanks to LookChem for this gift - a blue and white porcelain pen and bookmark suit.  Want to know more about LookChem?  Click here.

These are the material gifts I received for this Mother's Day celebration.  The best rewards I can have for being a mommy are not these material things I could have. Yet, I must say that we moms sometimes love to receive material gifts! =)

Happy Mother's Day to all moms around the world.  Cheers to us!  What gifts have you received in the celebration of Mother's Day 2013?  Share and comment below.