My Mother and everything in between

      We share a love-hate relationship.I know this is very cliched and that its the same everywhere.But that's how it is! I can't really help it...Now how about an even more cliched statement?? Our relationship is special...hahaha..now you kinda get the gist ,dont you? Yes,it IS about my mother that I'm talkin here...
       My mother,like all mothers,or atleast like most of the kind around the world considers her vocation as the most important,sacred and God-Given.And I agree. It is ,afterall a 24x7,365 days a year full time job.You have to be efficient,alert and multitask every minute that you are doing it. You get no breaks,no casual leaves and  no credits.And you don't even get paid for it! Sadly,people underestimate the pressures and trials faced while on the run being a mummy.
       The other day,I was  working on the computer and my mother stepped out of the laundry room carrying a heavy load of freshly laundered clothes...It was almost after three in the afternoon and she hadn't even lunched.Yet,her face showed no signs of tiredness,fatigue or hunger.She was as cheerful as ever and went about her work with her usual happy smile. It left me amazed! Here I was,already halfway through feeling hungry just an hour after I'd had my lunch and my mum hadn't eaten anything since breakfast! I suddently felt something strange happening inside me and heard myself say 'Mum,you are my inspiration.'! I could hardly believe what I was saying....I mean I'm always grateful for all the wonderful things she does for me each day but I'm not very vocal about it...Now when I think back,I realise that I had only shared with her what I'd truly felt in my heart at that given point of time..My mum's reaction was even more surprising. Her face suddenly got brighter and she grinned as though she had just won 'The world's Best Mum' award! She looked absolutely delighted at those words of mine! I guess she was amazed at being appreciated for the things she did routinely.
            I too felt great after seeing my mum so happy.Just those few words could have such effect,I'd never imagined! Sure,we have our share of fights and disagreements. We don't agree on a whole lotta issues sometimes.But behind all of them I see her fears she harbours for her daughter.I see the love,sometimes disguised in groundings and yellings! But that does not mean she's always in a grumpy mood.She can be an absolute delight too! I love her little jokes about my clumsy behaviour.I love the the sound of her laugh.I love the smell of her...so familiar and assuring,I love it when she pretends to be angry and then suddenly breaks into giggles.I love it when she hugs me tightly.I love the aroma of her cooking.I love it when she kisses me goodnight(I'm twenty one and she still does it for me).I love it when she comfort-pats me when I'm low,I love it when she lovingly hand-combs my hair...the list is endless!!
               My mother has been instrumental in nurturing every aspect of my being.My mother has such a profound effect on my personality that my friend's often remark that I'm just like her in a lotta ways(but I just can't see how)! Whatever!! I'm just too grateful to her for everything.She is my rock! My friend! My faithful companion with limitless and unconditional love! I thank GOD for her.I just can't imagine my life without her soothing and comforting presence! Thank you Mum....
                                                                                  I love you.