Last week, my Kuya Liam had their school's Recognition day!
He surprised both me and Papa when the award that he got was the Academic Excellence award! There are only five awardees in each class and only one got that award. He got a certificate and a gold medal for that.
Being new to everything we didn't know what to expect. Yes, we knew he'd be presented an award a simple certificate and that's it. Everything that happened that day was a surprise for all of us.
We were all happy of course!
As a proud parent, I shared a short video and a photo of his medal and certificate on my FB account. Real friends sent their warmest and sincere greetings and we, especially Liam was really happy about it!
I just find it unfair when after saying, "Congratulations, Liam!" may kasunod na, "teacher kasi nanay e!" or "Syempre, teacher nanay!" or"Kina-career kasi ng Mama!"
May iba, hindi na sinasabi pero yun ang iniisip!
Grrrr!
So what if he's a child of a teacher?!
So dapat, lahat ng anak ng teacher sa buong mundo puro honor students na, di ba?!
It just so happens that his mum's work is in the field of education!
I find it unfair for Liam.
He has really worked hard to achieve that.
If you have only seen him give up his "gadget time" or play time, even his afternoon naps so he can finish off a book, do extra activity, or finish his homework. This, in addition to balancing his time and energy as he also has tennis training and swimming!
My son got the award not because I am a teacher, but because he deserved it!
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Monday, December 2, 2013
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Kaya Ko Nga!
The day ended well yesterday, really well. I felt good because I was able to achieve something. I was able to overcome one fear, I have been trying to repress for some weels now.
Yesterday, Alvin and his parents went to Jenolan Caves and the Blue Mountains. They left at 7am and got home at around half past eight. The whole time, I was alone at home with my two kids. The day before, Alvin was a bit hesitant to leave me with the two kids, afraid if I can handle both. I told him, I might as well practice, because three weeks from now, this will be the case for five days a week, Mondays thru Fridays. Of course, at the back of my mind, I was also scared. This is it.
To make the long story short, I was able to make it with flying colors! Clean our place, do some laundy, fold the clean clothes, wash the dishes, cook rice and fry fish, give my kids a bath in the morning and at night before they went to bed, eat on time, take a bath in the morning and before I went to bed (don't laugh now, but I was ready for that, people have been telling me to be ready for that as well -- days where you are so preoccupied with the more important things that taking a bath takes a back seat!), and lastly, do some grocery with Liam and Sam! Yes, I was able to do all that! When Alvin got home, they were so surprised with what I was able to do!
I am not taking all the credit. I thank first the Lord for preparing me mentally, emotionally and physically for this. I thank the Lord for Liam. Actually this part was the area I was most afraid of, but I was really surprised how he acted the entire day! He was such a responsible boy! A good son and a good kuya at that! I will forever thank God for him! I therefore conclude that he only acts childishly when his grandparents are around. But it's just me at the house, he acts maturely. I thank God for him. I also thank the Lord for Sam, who cooperated as well. She is also slowly proving to be a good girl. She didn't have tantrums and she slept well in the afternoon. I thank the Lord for friends who continue to give me tips and encouragement. They have been an inspiration.
I feel good. I feel like I have renewed energy. I am now not afraid. I am ready to face what awaits me come January. Sabi nila kaya ko, kaya ko nga.
Yesterday, Alvin and his parents went to Jenolan Caves and the Blue Mountains. They left at 7am and got home at around half past eight. The whole time, I was alone at home with my two kids. The day before, Alvin was a bit hesitant to leave me with the two kids, afraid if I can handle both. I told him, I might as well practice, because three weeks from now, this will be the case for five days a week, Mondays thru Fridays. Of course, at the back of my mind, I was also scared. This is it.
To make the long story short, I was able to make it with flying colors! Clean our place, do some laundy, fold the clean clothes, wash the dishes, cook rice and fry fish, give my kids a bath in the morning and at night before they went to bed, eat on time, take a bath in the morning and before I went to bed (don't laugh now, but I was ready for that, people have been telling me to be ready for that as well -- days where you are so preoccupied with the more important things that taking a bath takes a back seat!), and lastly, do some grocery with Liam and Sam! Yes, I was able to do all that! When Alvin got home, they were so surprised with what I was able to do!
I am not taking all the credit. I thank first the Lord for preparing me mentally, emotionally and physically for this. I thank the Lord for Liam. Actually this part was the area I was most afraid of, but I was really surprised how he acted the entire day! He was such a responsible boy! A good son and a good kuya at that! I will forever thank God for him! I therefore conclude that he only acts childishly when his grandparents are around. But it's just me at the house, he acts maturely. I thank God for him. I also thank the Lord for Sam, who cooperated as well. She is also slowly proving to be a good girl. She didn't have tantrums and she slept well in the afternoon. I thank the Lord for friends who continue to give me tips and encouragement. They have been an inspiration.
I feel good. I feel like I have renewed energy. I am now not afraid. I am ready to face what awaits me come January. Sabi nila kaya ko, kaya ko nga.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Clueless
I sat in Liam's room this morning, slowly preparing the Mummy bag and baby bag, then my gaze suddenly fell on my big belly reflected on the mirror. Clueless. That is the word that I would like to use to describe the state that I am in. I really can't believe that in 8 (or 7, hopefully it is 7) week's time there will be another kid at home, that I'll be a mom of two, that I'll be already accountable for two children and that I'll be already responsible to two children!
The whole idea of being in-charge to two kids is still a very huge idea for me and I am allowing myself to grasp it slowly. Looking back at the last 2 years and 9 months, I can say that we got lucky with Liam because he didn't give us a hard time when he was born. He was never a fussy and demanding kid. We breezed through his first two years. It is actually now that we find ourselves challenged with him because he is in the terrible 2s and 3s stage. We can really see and experience that he is testing the waters already. Of course, it is challenging because at times that you just want to give in to his whims and wants (especially when he puts up a tantrum), you just can't. This is the best time to lay the rules for him. This is the best time to discipline him. So how about Samantha? As they say eack kid is unique? Will she be as easy to handle like his Kuya Liam? I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
So what is in store for me when Samantha comes out? Sleepless nights? Physical exhaustion? Finally letting go of my control issues? Finally letting go of my OC-ness? A toddler on one hand, a newborn on the other hand. So when and where does "me" time and being a spouse come in? A home to be managed -- cleanliness, chores, time and finances to be managed as well. I need to be a homemaker, a spouse, and a mother not only to Liam but to Samantha as well. I have to make sure that I get to spend time not only with Sam but with Liam too! It's sooo overwhelming! I remember what my hubby used to say when faced with uncertain circumstances -- Hope for the best, expect for the worst. SO now that I am still faced with the unknown and I am still clueless of what is in store for me in a couple more weeks, I just rest my worries looking up to the million of moms, my mom included, who managed to work, raise 5 kids (or more) and still managed to be a homemaker.
The whole idea of being in-charge to two kids is still a very huge idea for me and I am allowing myself to grasp it slowly. Looking back at the last 2 years and 9 months, I can say that we got lucky with Liam because he didn't give us a hard time when he was born. He was never a fussy and demanding kid. We breezed through his first two years. It is actually now that we find ourselves challenged with him because he is in the terrible 2s and 3s stage. We can really see and experience that he is testing the waters already. Of course, it is challenging because at times that you just want to give in to his whims and wants (especially when he puts up a tantrum), you just can't. This is the best time to lay the rules for him. This is the best time to discipline him. So how about Samantha? As they say eack kid is unique? Will she be as easy to handle like his Kuya Liam? I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
So what is in store for me when Samantha comes out? Sleepless nights? Physical exhaustion? Finally letting go of my control issues? Finally letting go of my OC-ness? A toddler on one hand, a newborn on the other hand. So when and where does "me" time and being a spouse come in? A home to be managed -- cleanliness, chores, time and finances to be managed as well. I need to be a homemaker, a spouse, and a mother not only to Liam but to Samantha as well. I have to make sure that I get to spend time not only with Sam but with Liam too! It's sooo overwhelming! I remember what my hubby used to say when faced with uncertain circumstances -- Hope for the best, expect for the worst. SO now that I am still faced with the unknown and I am still clueless of what is in store for me in a couple more weeks, I just rest my worries looking up to the million of moms, my mom included, who managed to work, raise 5 kids (or more) and still managed to be a homemaker.
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