When a mother is completely enamoured with her baby it radiates through her smile. She can barely hide her happiness. The beauty of motherhood is in the little moments shared and the milestones reached and Sive is ready to witness them all with Baby Pumpkin.

 

She has given Batswadi the huge honour of being the first to share Baby Pumpkin’s cute face.

This Mother’s Day is a big one for her, and we are so elated to share it with her.

 

We wish every new mommy a beautiful and joyous first Mother’s Day. May you be showered endlessly with love, tiny hugs, and wet kisses.

 

Sive Mbono (IG: sivee_m)

Baby Pumpkin, 3 months

 

Describe your experience of motherhood so far in one word.

 

Fascinating

 

What’s something about motherhood you wish you knew before having your little one?

 

I would say, the one thing I wish I knew is that motherhood changes you completely. You start to view the world in a different light and experience everything from a protector’s point of view. You also just become a whole lot more sensitive to the things that you read and see on the news or social media. I’ve never been this protective over anything or anyone before.

 

What’s the one thing you’re enjoying about being a mom?

 

Oh my goodness, everything. I literally love everything from their spit-ups, to changing diapers to just outright being in love with my baby. I love that there is a person in my life I made from scratch that fascinates me and loves me so much even though they can’t say it yet.  

 

What’s the one lesson your mother has given you about parenthood that you will keep with you forever?

 

My mom has always been supportive in anything I would try and that is the kind of parent I want to be. My mom supported me through all my career changes, she allowed me to explore each and every interest I had from when I was very young and that is something I want to do for my Pumpkin. I want her to know that she will always have a support system and I want her to know that I’m her number one fan, no matter what.

 

How do you feel about experiencing your very first Mother’s Day?

 

I am beyond excited. I was thinking about it the other day, I can’t believe that one day I’ll also get ugly Mother’s Day cards that I will put on the fridge. I look forward to those ugly cards so much. I look forward to being celebrated and showered with love by her. My first Mother’s Day, even though I won’t have an ugly Mother’s Day card, will definitely be one for the books, I simply cannot wait!

 

What would you like to say to your baby this Mother’s Day?

My darling angel, I love you with every fibre of my being. I have enjoyed watching you grow into your personality in the last three months and I can’t wait to do life with you. I promise to be your soft landing, I promise to have your back and I can’t wait for us to be the best of friends.