Mothers are some of the most hardworking and selfless individuals we know, and we often take for granted the many sacrifices they make for us. In honour of Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on some classic “mum moments” that every Maltese kid experiences, and why we should appreciate our mothers more for all they do.
“Hawn mhux lukanda”
We’ve all been through this phase. When we start to go out with our friends after school or during the weekend, it’s typical of a mother to remind her child that they can’t just waltz in and out of the house as they please. At the end of the day, all they want is to see their children safe, but we didn’t know better those days.
“Dak kollu zokkor”
When you’re a child, nothing seems as attractive and appetising as the colourfully-packaged, sugar-covered treats that the supermarket’s shelves. If it were for us, we’d empty the shelves into the trolley, but mum was always there to remind us that sweets are not as glorious as they seem.
“Ħu ġakketta”
Whether it’s an icy cold evening or a scorching summer day, our mothers have always been there to remind us that a jacket may come in handy. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a rush to catch the last bus to go meet your friends, a t-shirt is never enough.
“Kiltu l-lunch?”
An under-appreciated act that often goes over our heads, little do we appreciate how many mornings mothers have spent preparing our school lunch. Some people still have their lunch prepared for them to this day and, if there’s anything we’re sure of, food is a labour of love and we can’t be thankful enough.
“Dak għandna bħalu d-dar”
Let’s face it, none of us truly understood the value of things when we were younger, thinking that it should be bought just because it tickled our fancy at that moment. Thankfully, our mums were there to keep our feet planted firmly on the ground and remind us of the luxury we have at home.
Send this to your mum to tell her you appreciate her!
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