My amazing achiever!

I was too happy yesterday as my son was awarded Best in Reading and hailed as most cooperative in his class. The feeling was awesome as I watched my son danced with a bright smile on his face. Can't beat the feeling talaga. I am so thankful to the Lord for gifting me with such a precocious child. He isn't mine to keep forever but I am entrusted with his well-being until he can be on his own.

A lot of things have changed since I became a wife and a mother. A lot of stuff became unimportant and took backstage to newer priorities. I will not change it for the world. I also understood many things which I painstakingly refused to see before. I now have a lot of respect for my parents and the way they brought my siblings and I. It was not the ideal at all. The challenges were overwhelming at times but my sisters and I are still here and we are still a family.

When I first gazed upon my son, my eyes welled up. I was too scared to hold him. I walked rather slowly to his crib and lifted him into my arms. I lovingly told him, " Hi baby! I am your mama. I promise to love and take care of you forever." A promise for keeps.

Fast forward to 5 years from then. My son has become a willful, hair-raising child. It takes all of my patience and I got a lot of eye-rolling, wisecracks and impish smiles. Just when you thought you can't take it anymore, he comes up to you to give a warm hug and cuddle close. And of course, all ugly thoughts melted away. Just like that. 

They say marriage and motherhood are not for everyone. Yes, that's true. But to me, it is one of the best things that I've ever had. Kudos!

What a grand experience..

I've read plenty of definitions of success but the best one that I've always liked is the one by Ralph Waldo Emerson:

To laugh often and love much,
to win the respect of intelligent persons,
and the affection of children;
to earn the approbation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty,
to find the best in others;
to give one’s self;
to leave the world a bit better,
whether by a healthy child, a garden patch
or a redeemed social condition;
to have played and laughed with enthusiasm
and sung with exultation;
to know even one life has breathed easier
because you have lived --
this is, to have succeeded.

The best thing that I liked about this is to LAUGH OFTEN and LOVE much!

Hooray for 2012!

The world will supposedly end on December 21 (It's Ivy's birthday!). How's that going for me? I don't care about that fact! I'm so busy having the "time of my life" (What a cliche!). Everything is going swell. I've been to places I've never thought I've enjoyed being there.

Plus my son (the light of my life, may I add) is growing up so fast. He's turning 6 sooner than I want. He's entering middle childhood. I have to work harder on his formation. It's difficult teaching values to a kid because I'm not that a great of an example. But there's good news though! Basti is starting to read Pinocchio on his own. Yahoo! He is also currently on letter F words on his picture dictionary.

Thank heavens for the internet which feeds my current addiction. Bow.

We are sisters!

I love you goodbye

I hate saying goodbye.

But when that fateful day comes I know I will have to And when we part,I would forever hold dear the times we've shared together.

I hate to say goodbye But when I will have to I promise you I will be strong for you I will be there for you When you need me or not. I will put on a brave face and tell you to go where you need to be but where I can't follow.

I hate to say goodbye. So please let's not Stay a while longer Let me rest awhile on you. Unburden my fears on you Share lots of laughs Over things that will last
And when the time is upon us I'd see you off But know that when it does

Know that I hate to say goodbye.
I'd hate to say goodbye...to you.

Imagination Overdrive

I like to make up stories.
Not the half-truths or lies.
Not the exaggerated kind.
Just your over the top imaginings.
It's an exercise for the mind.
It makes something tedious interesting.
There's a downside to it though.
I can't help my thoughts
When it turns downright morbid,
horrific or makes me panicky.
would meditation help? I wonder.
I really wonder.
Wind up, Wind up.
My thoughts are churning out still.

Bummer

I've had a normal day so far except for the fact that I found out I'm sick.
Horrible images came to mind of what will happen to my son if..(not completing the thought).
So i'm going through all the motions but it's like waiting for the axe to grind.

Ei, I've had superb dreams the last night and night before.
Excerpts: Christian Bale & Lewis Hamilton were in it.

Wanted to replay over and over the dreams.
Feeling woozy from the aftermath..