Mom's the Word
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Gave mom a call to wish her happy mothers' day. Our conversation went something like this.
Thoughtful Daughter (TD): Hi mummy!
Surprised Mother (SM): Hello! It's you! Yes, why did you call?
TD: Thought I'll wish you happy mothers' day!
SM: Ohhhhh...... oh really? So is that the only reason why you called? *I think under the nonchalant tone, she's quite happy*
TD: Yup, that's all I want to do.
SM: Isn't it suppose to be very late now? Why aren't you sleeping?
TD: I still have some school work that I need to do.
SM: What time is it over there?
TD: It's almost 1 am.
SM: Oh dear, You should be sleeping now.
TD: But mummy.... I haven't finished my work yet.
SM: Well, sleep as soon as you can then.
TD: Yeah okay.
SM: What did you have for lunch and dinner today? Have you been cooking proper meals?
TD: Yes...
SM: Don't eat too much of those instant noodles okay? We may have bought 2 boxes for you but you need not finish them all.
TD: Yes, I know... don't worry about it.
SM: Did you try the chicken rice recipe I told you about?
TD: Yes I did.
SM: Don't try to go on all those strange diets of yours. It's better to eat well.
TD: Yes, I know. I've been eating more vegetables than ever.
SM: That's good to know. Oh anyway, you've better go now. Calling overseas is expensive isn't it? Finish your work quickly and get some rest.
TD: Okay.
It may be 7 degrees celsius and I may be away from home, but during that brief exchange I felt as if I'd never left the place.
Mothers, where will you be without their staple naggings and their Love.
Happy Mothers' Day to all the moms out there! |
