◆ The symbol of apron
My mother’s apron is a light blue cloth apron. The once bright checkered lines on it are now blurred due to washing. Whenever I am at home, I can always see my mother wearing it and busy in the kitchen. She is like a culinary artist, showing her talent in the small kitchen, making our family intoxicated by the food she makes. My mother’s apron symbolizes her role at home. It is both a “work suit” and a dedication and love to the family. The apron represents her influence and care in my growth process.

◆ The experience of learning cooking
One day, my mother suggested that I try to learn cooking. Although I refused at first, I changed my mind later. So, one noon, I plucked up the courage to walk into the kitchen. When my mother saw me, she smiled and took off her apron and gently tied it around my waist. She told me that this apron is like our “work suit” and a symbol of our cooking. Through my mother’s patient guidance, the author went from refusing to bravely trying. The apron as a symbol represents an important moment in entering the world of cooking, and with the encouragement of my mother, he completed his first dish. Although I was in a mess at first, my mother was always by my side, giving me encouragement and guidance. Whenever I was afraid or hesitant about cooking, my mother would always give me strength with her encouraging eyes and smile.

When I finally finished my first dish, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, my mother didn’t care about the chopsticks and picked up a piece from the plate to taste. She praised my work and made me feel very proud. I also learned from my mother, wiped my hands with an apron, and said proudly: “The scrambled eggs with tomatoes are well made, all thanks to the guidance of the famous teacher.” Hearing this, my mother and I laughed together.

◆ The emotion of the apron
My mother’s apron, the light blue cloth apron, is now a little old, but it still accompanies my mother, witnessing her hard work and dedication. The apron is not only a witness to the years, carrying the mother’s hard work, but also a symbol of family warmth. As the years go by, the apron grows old with my mother, but it still follows closely, just like my mother’s endless love for me. I look forward to the day when I can have an apron of my own. At that time, the author hopes to have his own apron, which symbolizes the inheritance of his mother’s efforts and the moment of independence.