A meaningful day out...

I spent my long weekend of Mother's Day and Singapore polling day working. Instead of celebrating it with my mom at home, I celebrated with about 20 other mothers of my students. It was quite frustrating to know that I can't be home to thank my own mom because of work, nevertheless, it was a meaningful mother days this year.

Started today with preparation of the sandwich ingredients for the students and their families. I was in-charge of cutting the cucumbers and opening up the tuna cans. We worked in a team of 4 and I think it was a good work at the end because we have an expert chef. :) Lots of industry practices and all. :)

When families started to come in, we started of with sandwich making and it was good. Everyone seems to be working together and I know my colleagues and I have just created a chance for them to do something together. After the sandwich making, I brought the students aside to write a thank you card for their mothers. Its funny to see some students who wrote in their cards 'Happy Birthday'. They are that adorable. :)

After that, the students gathered in a group and gave a shout-out HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY. My heart melted right away. My students are average 18 years old and it is so sincere and warm that they wish their mothers. They are like big kids, literally.

When we set off to Botanical Garden, they laid their mats and ate their sandwiches. I joined some of the families and really feel so appreciated when some mothers came and thanked me personally for organizing such activities.

I am just so glad that I am at this place...