By Njoki Karuoya
This week marks the beginning of celebrating that special person in all our lives who gave us life – our mothers. This time round, I want the words of others to speak on behalf of this great being.
Before I was a Mom —
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom –
I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunisations.
Before I was a Mom –
I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on or peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom –
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests... or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom –
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put it down.
