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There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. On Mother’s Day, four mums share with us what it means to be a mother
Karen Bhatia, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Consultant, and mother to three children, Kiara, 9, Liam 6 and Kian, 2.
My fondest memories
My fondest memories of my children are of our first road trip with them. We drove from Hyderabad to Kabini and had a fabulous week of relaxation and adventure. At the time they were aged 7, 4 and 11 months. It was delightful to see the joy on their faces every time they spotted an animal or when they rode an elephant and the icing on the cake was when we spotted a tiger in the wild.
Plan for Mother’s day
Mothers Day is not a special day on our calendar. My mother is my best friend and I call her on my way to work to just chat with her. I carry the same sentiment into my relationship with my children and I would think that if they chose to make me feel special just once a year, that would be sad. But now my daughter is going to be 9 and likes to have her own thoughts on most things, so I am not sure if she has something planned.
Mother’s Day message
A mother’s love is unconditional. As babies we are completely dependent on them and as we get older we tend to wean off our mothers in more ways than one. A mother will always protect and not judge. Every mother wants to be understood first. She does not always need to be loved back the way she loves, but she needs to know she is valued.
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Rachna Mehta, Director at Gymboree Play and Music, and mother to Moksh, 9, and Nirvaan, 7.
My fondest memories
That would be our trip last summer to China & London, where we did a lot of sightseeing and visited theme parks together with the kids. The kids also had a great time in Singapore. In Hyderabad, I look forward to spending time with them over the weekend, especially on Sundays, where we go to the farm and have lots of fun.
Plan for Mother’s day
I plan to spend time with both my boys in the morning and plan to make breakfast for me! They are just 7 and 8, so I don’t know what they will make for me, but they have left me strict instructions to come out of my room at 9am and not before that! I am excited to see what’s in store for me. In the afternoon we plan to go for their performance at Ravindra Bharati as they are doing a dance show with their summer funk group of Shaimak Dawar.
Mother’s Day message
Most of us always take our mums for granted …. Even I did as a child. So my message would be kids, “Enjoy with your mums, she is not there just to do your chores. Play with her and make her laugh.”
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Nikitha Reddy, Owner, Se la Vie, mother to Aadhya, 10
My fondest memories
I have many fond memories with my daughter – a few funny, and a few emotional. But the best and the most special moment was when we walked the ramp together.
Plan for Mother’s day
I plan to pamper my mum and my daughter to a lovely spa treatment and an awesome Sunday brunch. And yes, not to forget the retail therapy!
Mother’s Day message
Mother’s are the only ones who are selfless and who give endless love. They stand by you in good and bad times. Nobody and no power can replace a mum.
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Shilpa Reddy, model, fitness expert and fashion designer, mother to Dheva, 21 months.
My fondest memories
There are really so many I remember. But my fondest is the day Dheva said amma — he had been trying to say it right for a few days, and when he finally said it, he knew that he got it right. That big smile of pride on his face was priceless.
Plan for Mother’s day
For now I will be spending the day with him. He is a baby right now.
Mother’s Day message
Motherhood is not just about having a child. It’s about discipline, about instilling values, being a role model and much more. Kids are very intelligent – they respect you when you respect them. It needn’t be taught- they just need loads and loads and loads of love.