Waking up beside my husband and my two children. Cuddled and being kissed. Seeing the smile on Andrea's face when I talk to her. Having my daily walks with my son, Liam Sebastian, to his pre-school, without any complaints from him. Seeing him play and enjoy the company of his friends and his cousins. Simple joys.
Liam sharing stories of the things he did in school with much gusto! Hearing him pray for children who don't have toys during our family morning prayer. Learning, memorizing, and reciting his first traditional prayer, Angel of God, a few months before he turned 3. Liam learning how to pray as if he was just talking to his friend. The things and the people he prays for that surprises us. Identifying all the letters of the alphabet and numbers 0-9 early. Spelling and writing his name by himself. Hearing praises and positive feedback from his teachers or even strangers! Liam always asking permission before doing something. Liam patiently waiting for his turn. Liam taking care of his sister. Sleeping at night without any nappy.Simple joys.
Liam's dream of becoming a pollen jock (see Bee movie) or a bus driver or a train driver and how he tells us about it (his facial expression and all!)
Andrea Samantha's giggles when I play with her. Her chubby cheeks. Her popeye arms and legs. Her smell. Seeing Alvin cuddle, play with her, put her to sleep or even bathe her. Seeing her cousins take care of her. Alvin and Liam having their father-son bonding -- playing their RC toys, doing puzzles, doing chores at home. Simple joys.
A much needed massage from Alvin. A hug from him. Texts from Alvin during the day -- eat lunch, how are my babies, how is mama, i love you. Overcoming unfounded fears and worries. Solving a problem as a family. An email from a friend. A surprise call from friends and family. Heaven-sent messages. Simple joys.
Lazy weekends. Beautiful weather. Long-drives. Biking at the Park. Fish feeding. Swimming at the beach. Breathing fresh and clean air. Going to mass as a family. Praying as a family. Ending the day with Alvin, Liam and Sam at my side -- happy and healthy. Simple joys.
