MY HAPPY HOME

I gave my sister Sweet a really cool scissors and comb designed sterling silver jewelry, and Lili seems to like it as well. So my sister told her that she will share it with her sometimes. That was I think a year ago. Last Sunday however, Lili remembered what my sister told her so she ended up wearing the jewelry when we went our for church and the rounds that we had to go through. As we were eating at her favorite fast food chain, I couldn’t help but admire the cutesy jewelry, and how nice it truly is. No wonder Lili liked it very much.

When we got home, she immediately returned it to my sister’s jewelry box. Then she told me that she will borrow it again when another special date would come.. By saying that, I couldn’t help but smile at how much my little girl has grown.

My daughter and I went out yesterday afternoon. We were too early for mass so we decided to do church visits instead. After visiting, we went to the nearest Jollibee shop and had some snacks. I was all eyes and ears to her that she was talkative the whole time. Well, it was one of those rare moments after TS Sendong. I think it was a first actually, because after TS Sendong, we were no

After snacks, we headed to the nearest National Bookstore to buy her Geronimo Stilton book. One that we were supposed to buy before Christmas, but was not able to do so because of what transpired.t able to have quality time outside the pad. It was after all, a difficult time for my family. But now that everything seems to be doing okay, we are back to our old routine.

Anyway, it may have been over for Christmas, but not for the book that Lili wanted.. So she got what she rightfully deserved for being good and hardworking.. After buying the book, we headed to the nearest bakeshop where we could but “Tikoy” or Chinese Sticky Rice delicacy for the Chinese New Year..

Of course, we ate that yummy Tikoy this morning— yum..

My little girl is growing before my eyes. And I do not regret having set aside everything in her behalf. Although I am still a teacher to her, it surely would be a great to have my career back. But I have decided not to, not yet anyway. If I leave, I sure could not leave her with anyone else, not even the closest of kin. Call it overly protective, or separation anxiety on my part, but I sure would like to be there in all affairs of her life, whether it’s a losing battle or a win. Besides, it is better this way. I work at home, work online and have all the time in the world to spend with my little one… But during her learning moments, I let her be. I am near to guide her or see her make mistakes, but not far that she will not have anyone to run to when she needs someone to talk to.. Best of all, I am beside her to simply love her through her imperfections…

Someday, when she’s older, she will appreciate everything I have done. Maybe I am a bit strict sometimes, but all I do is to train her to be responsible in every way.