ABOUT BEING A MOTHER, 7 THINGS I WANT MY DAUGHTER TO KNOW

God  above everything

I am not being old fashioned here daughter, but God is above everything. He is omnipresent (everywhere), omnipotent (all powerful), the omniscient (all knowing). Read your bible as often as you can. There is this solace you find while reading the bible. A feeling of tranquility, peace of mind, completeness, accomplishment. Name them. Let's take this example;

 Ephesians Chapter 6:1-4, my all-time favorite scripture, Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for it is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with a promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on earth. 

Did you see it right there, God is assuring little children who obey their parents that not only will their lives be well, but also they will live long. (Longer than Methuselah?)

Being a first born comes with responsibility

Being a first born is not going to be a walk in the park. A lot is expected from you. Knowing that your younger siblings or cousins are looking up to you for advice, as a role model, a teacher, an elder sister is a monumental task. Taking risks, making decisions is going to be your day-to-day activity. You are going to give up your last piece of meat simply because your younger sister or brother wants to have it to himself. Myself, I am the second born in a family of five, a sister and three brothers.

Having a beautiful heart exceeds just the mere physical appearance

Nowadays, the world is so dynamic. Long gone are the days when people valued the inner beauty. Now, it is the outer beauty that sells. Beautiful cover models grace the fashion and beauty magazines with a 22 inch waist., make-up on all their faces screaming HOT, it is not wrong. But the small details matter. Have a beautiful heart, it will help you and the people around you. Be different. Be you. Be Shuneta.

Passing tests is not a guarantee for a brighter future

You are prone to do a lot of examinations. The 8-4-4 compulsory system shouldn't determine your how clever you are. In a test, a teacher might ask questions that you did mot read for and leave out the ones you had sufficiently prepared for. Do not feel that you have insufficient brains. No! Be innovative. Be creative. Creativity has no limits and you will surely make it.

Be happy, love yourself, have friends

Being anti-social will ruin you and even end up getting ulcers. It is a good thing to have friends. Friends that influence you positively. Both boys and girls your age. The silly talks, the friendly hugs, the emotional tears, the road trips, love, break-ups, the gifts, the birthdays, oh my! it is endless. Enjoy with friends, have fun in the leisure park, walk around, go to the animal park, the French fries. All these, do them with moderation. Life is sweet, sometimes it is sour.

Discover your talent at an early age

As you grow, your mama will always be your side. Always making you differentiate good from bad. Trust me I will make the best out of you. Wait till you start talking. And walking of course. Oh! Reading. And when you find out Mama was blogging about you ever since. That sweet feeling. Awwww.

Being humble is key

Humility will take you places. Be humble.