Mothers are undoubtedly God’s finest creation. They appear to be ordinary human beings, but these creatures are inherently instilled with super human capacities. They can multitask like robots, bear physical stress as if they were hulk and endure emotional pain like angels. Their treacherous journey begins as they bear child and further goes as they invest their lives in rearing them. Yet if you ask them, they are most likely to say that they truly cherish their role as a mother. Motherhood has its share of pains and pleasures and so this Mother’s Day Pakistan Today catches up with celebrity moms as they get candid about their role as a mommy.
Fashion Designer Sania Maskatiya feels that motherhood is marked by constant worries, however she also confesses that there is no greater joy on earth than being a parent. She feels that she is just as loving and caring as other mothers are and doesn’t see herself as different from anyone else when it comes to motherhood. The happiest moment for her is when her daughter smiles and cuddles with her. On the other hand, her daughter loves it when her mommy takes her out for a drive.
L’Oreal Pakistan Spokesperson Meesha Shafi is of the opinion that teenage children are hardest to deal with. “Right now, my daughter is a delight and the only challenge I have faced so far is when I am away from her for work. That can be quite hard.” She admits having frequent bouts of guilt when she heads to work, but she gets going with the help of inspiration from her own mother. The happiest moment for Meesha is when she is on a holiday with her daughter. Meesha’s daughter on the other hand, loves it when her mommy sings to her. Meesha’s advice to mothers is: “Encourage your children to take responsibility. So many mothers either stifle their children’s personalities or inflate their egos to an unhealthy point by encouraging them unconditionally.” She encourages mothers to strike a healthy balance and rear responsible individuals.
Samia and Azmay Shahzada feel that the biggest challenge of motherhood today is to protect children from over exposure by the media. Compared to other moms they feel that they are less possessive. Their kids enjoy it the most when they acts like a kid in front of them. The happiest moment for Samia and Azmay is when their children “achieve little triumphs over their own abilities, like in swimming or sports or performing arts.” This mother’s day Samia and Azmay have just one advice for mothers, “Each child is born with a specific temperament-there is no room for comparison.”
Kiran Aman of Kiran Fine Jewellery
According to Kiran, the biggest challenge of parenting is, “allowing your kids to make their own mistakes.” She feels that letting children learn from their own experience is essential. As a mother she rates herself as rather laid back and the happiest moment for her is when her kids are happy doing whatever they want to do. Her children love it when she stays up with them late at night just to spend some quality time with them. Kiran’s advice to other mommys comes in the form of a quote by Khalil Gibran, “You may give them your love but not your thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow. Which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams. You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.”
Garnier Spokesperson Juggun Kazim feels that the toughest part about being a mother is “realising that you’re an adult now and everything is not about you but your child/children.” Comparing herself to other moms she feels that she is “a bit too particular and over possessive.” The happiest moment for Juggun is when her son looks at her, smiles and says ‘I love you mama’. For her son, the happiest time is when his mother is off from work and spending time with him only. On this Mother’s day Juggun wants all moms to know that there is no responsibility bigger than being a mother and it should be taken seriously.
Fashion Designer Mina Hasan believes that the hardest thing about motherhood is “trying to be a mom and everything else at the same time”. Compared to other moms she feels she is more liberal when it comes to autonomy granting. “I let my kids develop independent thought, and really value their opinions”. The happiest moment for her is when her kids make decisions that make her proud. Mina’s piece of advice for mothers on this day is, “It is very important to continue having your own life, not just for yourself but for your children as well so you don’t become overbearing.”
