I cherish my childhood days a lot. I still remember how my brother and I would play all day without any worries (school homework and exam worries appear to be so trivial now). Our mother lovingly cooked healthy and delicious food for us and our father loved us so dotingly. They made us study in the best school in the city, fulfilled all our needs, and never let us realize the financial conditions we were facing. They made so many sacrifices just to make sure that our future was secure. We were so protected by our parents who always motivated us to follow our passions and dreams.
Today, when I am a mother myself, I am in a better picture to understand what parenthood is. Parenthood is about selfless love and sacrifices which comes naturally to you, simply because that little smile on your little one’s face means the world to you. When I became a new mother, my life changed so much. It was like a roller coaster ride with fluctuating emotions, increased responsibilities, sleepless nights, baby blues… Life seemed stagnant at times, but whenever I used to see that little smile on my daughter’s face, I knew it was worth everything.
As I see my daughter growing, every little new thing she does fills me with vigor and enthusiasm. I know she will grow up soon, will make friends, and will explore her life on her own, but for me, she will always remain my little angel. Maybe this is what parenthood is all about.
Lyrics and word meanings
It seems like it was just yesterday…
When I held you for the first time in my arms and thanked God for my good fate…
There was such a big smile on your dad’s face, everybody else was so elated(1) and it was a day to celebrate…
Every moment since then, has been an exquisite(2) experience, every little thing that you do, is enthralling(3) and special…
When you look into my eyes, when you give me your endearing(4) smile, when you dotingly(5) hold my fingers, you fill my life with light…
Dear little one… like you have learned how to walk and talk, soon you will be proficient(6) in doing many other things…
Life is an adventure, a potpourri (7) of surprises, always be a good human, despite what life brings.
You will get choices to make, big decisions you’ll have to take, you might face challenges, just be brave…
You may win or you may lose, have faith everything will be good, you’ll never be all alone, we’ll be there with you.
Difficult words covered
1) Elated- (adj) Proud and joyful; in high spirits
2) Exquisite- (adj) Extremely beautiful and delicate, intensely felt.
3) Enthralling- (adj) Capturing and holding one’s attention; fascinating.
4) Endearing- (adj) Inspiring affection, making someone like you
5) Doting- (adj) Showing that you love someone very much, excessively affectionate
6) Proficient- (adj) Competent or skilled in doing or using something.
7) Potpourri- (n) Mixture of dried petals and spices placed in a bowl to perfume a room, an unusual or an interesting mixture of things
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