My recent glimmers

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​Being a mom is the only job where you are simultaneously a CEO, a personal chef, a punching bag, and completely ignored—all while being paid exclusively in "core memories."

 Every phase of parenting is a chaotic mix of “I need a nap” and “Oh my gosh, my heart is melting.”

​Thankfully, mother nature gave us selective amnesia. We completely forget the tantrums and only remember the glimmers.

​Since my teen son (Aa) is currently tolerating my existence, I wanted to document a few recent wins before he realizes I’m not cool:

​The other day, I poured my heart out, telling him he is my absolute number-one priority in this chaotic world. He was listening with the fierce intensity only a teenager staring at a smartphone can muster. Out of nowhere, he muttered, "Yeah, you’re mine too." I told him that would change one day when he gets a girlfriend, and that's totally fine. He looked up and said, "Nah, you come first always." Brb, crying into the laundry basket.


I was doing my best "Responsible Parent" impression, explaining how school counseling works—you know, the whole "non-judgmental safe space, blah blah blah" speech. He casually cut me off and said, "I have you, Mom. I can talk to you about anything." Boom. <I should stop grinning>

Aa and I will fight to the death over the silliest things. But the second Ta steps in to play referee and break us up? We instantly form an alliance to defeat the intruder. Teamwork makes the dream work.

​We have officially institutionalised watching The Middle together. One episode a day keeps the teenage angst away.

​We tackled a "collaborative" Lego picture frame project. I mathematically contributed at least 50% of the sweat and tears. Aa, acting as a hostile reality-show judge, claims my stake was closer to 10%. We have agreed to disagree, but it was honestly a fantastic work (by me!).

​People say motherhood humbles you, but honestly, I don't even get the chance. Aa keeps me thoroughly grounded by ensuring I am constantly aware of exactly how uncool, uneducated, and ignorant I am about... well, everything.

​I love this gig and wouldn't trade it for the world. Love you Aa to Jupiter and back (even if you think I only built 10% of that Lego photo frame)

Comments

  1. pennJune 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Very nice post Sangeetha , as a mother of 2 I can easily relate to for what alll you have mentioned above :)

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