The Beautiful Balance of Work and Parenthood: Supporting My Son’s Badminton Journey!

Hello my dear fellow hivers! Hello to this amazing community of @motherhood! This is “LJ” and this is the first time that I will post in this wonderful community.

Today was such an exciting and fulfilling day. Our town held a parade to officially open the Municipal Meet, the whole communitywas buzzing with energy early in the morning. I made sure to wake up early because my son was part of the parade.

He’s one of the badminton players representing his school. Being a mother and seeing him march proudly with his teammates made me feel emotional and extremely proud. I stayed on the side of the road, waving and cheering when I saw him pass by. It was a short but heartwarming moment that made my morning extra special.

After the parade, I went straight to work. When I arrived at the office, before starting any paperwork, I first took my Vitamin C to boost my energy and strengthen my immune system. It has become part of my daily routine, especially now that the weather keeps changing and I want to make sure I stay healthy. As a working mom, I cannot afford to get sick because I have a son who is dependent solely on me since my husband is working far away, exactly 2 cities away from us. So he just go home if it is his two days off.

After that, I began reviewing and organizing the documents on my desk. Since it's the start of October, there were a lot of reports and forms that needed to be processed and submitted. I took a deep breath and focused on finishing everything one by one.

By midmorning, I decided to take a short break and went to the canteen for a quick snack. I ordered siomai, one of my favorite snacks whenever I need a little energy boost. It was simple but satisfying, especially after hours of reading and typing nonstop. I chatted a bit with my coworkers before heading back to the office to continue my tasks.

Around 12 noon, just as I was about to log out for lunch, I received a message from my son saying he was about to play his badminton match. Without hesitation, I packed my things and hurried to the nearby covered court to watch him. When I arrived, the atmosphere was lively and full of excitement. The players were warming up, and the cheers from the crowd made everything more thrilling.

I found a seat where I could clearly see my son, Reygan. The moment he stepped onto the court, i couldn't stop smiling. Watching him play with such confidence and focus filled me with pride. Every move, every shot showed his effort and passion for the game. I wanted to stay longer, but since I needed to return to the office by 1 p.m., I quietly left before his match ended. Even though I did not get to see the final score, my heart was already full.

Today reminded me how precious it is to witness our children grow and excel in the things they love. No matter how busy life gets, moments like this make everything truly worthwhile.