Songs and nursery rhymes are a great way to bond. And in this case, a great way to bond with your children as you learn to sing along to some of them.
I have handpicked 8 of the best Mandarin Chinese songs about Mothers here. They are all songs that you can listen to with your children for Mother’s Day. Some of which I remember fondly from my childhood days. Listening to the same song again, but as a mother, and not a child anymore was quite emotional for me.
It’s only after I had my three children, that I really understand the sacrifices my mother made for me and my siblings growing up. My mother is the standard Chinese nagging mum who was diligently frugal and careful with money. She was hardworking, and would be up making us breakfast, then help out at the family business, go back home to cook lunch for us before we go home from school, before doing the same thing for dinner. It would be a good 14 hours of non-stop activity for her. I can see clearly now her unconditional love for us, even though she has never said I love you to me or my siblings. (Typical Non-PDA Chinese parent!) But I like to take this opportunity to say Thank You Mummy, and I love you very much.