It is my mum's birthday today.
Although she is not here on earth anymore, I would like to remember her if she was still here.
My mum always enjoyed birthdays...whether it was hers, my dad's or her children. She would be the one to plan and it was always a significant day. I guess that is why I always regarded birthdays as special occasions.
As I remember my mum...
...her uniqueness as a mother. Not the typical mum but we really did have alot in common. She was more like a friend. Perhaps we were too close that we didn't really agree in a lot of things sometimes.
...her love for fine things. From perfume, fine china, food, dining to fashion. I have learnt so much from her and most of my interests today is influenced by my mum.
...she was a young kid at heart. She still enjoyed cute things like Barbie, Hello Kitty and anything pink.
...a good cook who would slave in the kitchen to prepare interesting meals for us. My taste for food is also highly influenced by what she cooked and where we ate together.
...I was her pet. Being the youngest...I would follow her everywhere when I was a young girl up to a teenager.
...she was a pretty adventurous individual who would try anything she fancied.
...an avid scrabble player who would participate in national scrabble competitions.
...a piano teacher and she also taught music at schools her entire working career.
...a very independant woman who didn't really need people all the time. Did most things herself.
Mama, I miss you so much and always wonder how life would be now if you were still around. I miss having you in my life. And how much you would enjoy the kids...now that you have 8 grandchildren!!! The family has certainly grown...
My mum loved loved loved Christmas...see how she decorated the tree!
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