This is my third year abroad and the third Mother’s Day that we can’t celebrate together. I wish you a happy Mother’s Day and may you stay young forever!
Frankly speaking, I always forgot this festival in the past and didn’t realize it was Mother’s Day until I saw others sending wishes on social media. I still remember the time when you came to America and sent me to school. Before you left, I said, don’t cry, I will take care of myself. But I knew you were shedding tears quietly when you got on the car. Unlike dad, you don’t talk a lot about feelings or how much you miss me. But I know you miss and worry about me just as much as dad does. Perhaps I’m like you when it comes to expressing my feelings and love. We talk through video calls only twice a week. But for me, our conversations have the magic power to shake off the gloom of the whole week. No matter how tired I am, just talking with you and listening to you talking about matters at home will cheer me up again.
Mom, please forgive me for losing my temper at you sometimes. This is my fault.
Mom, don’t you worry about me because all your words are on my mind.
Mom, I also want you to know that I miss you and dad too.
At last, happy Mother’s Day again! I wish you a happy and joyful Mother’s Day. By the way, don’t forget to send your greetings to grandma.
Although you are already in the third year of university and have your own “baby” girlfriend, I and your dad still like to call you baby. For us, you will always be our favorite baby.
Ever since you were a little boy, you have been closest to me. When we went out, you were very clingy and constantly asking me to pick you up. Every night before going to sleep, you would ask me to tell you bedtime stories. How happy and beautiful were those days! I was on the top of the world every day watching you grew.
The time always flies and before I realized, you have grown from a bright and cute little boy into an independent and strong young man. I can’t remember since when you have started keeping secrets and stopped sharing your thoughts with me. I had always proclaimed myself to be big-hearted and open-minded. But when I knew you had a girlfriend, I felt somewhat lost, knowing I would gradually retire from the stage of your life. However, my baby, no matter how old you are and how far you go, mom and dad will always be your solid supporters and our home will always be your safe harbor.
In the blink of an eye, you have been studying abroad for three years. Our video chats every weekend become the most anticipated and delightful part of my life. Sometimes, I feel guilty for failing to be a qualified mother. I keep you clothed and fed but haven’t paid much attention to your study. But I’m glad to see that you haven’t lowered the standards on yourself despite my loose parenting. You know your goal exactly and have been working towards it with a clear plan. At the same time, you are grateful and caring for the elderly. Every now and then, you will remind me to be patient with grandma and be a good listener.
My baby, take care of yourself when being away from home. Study hard and take more exercise. Only with good health and rich knowledge, can you be a student with Chinese soul and global vision!