Mamu

My son David loves playing games at Tom's World. Mostly he plays those that give out tickets. Those tickets can be exchange to different items depending on the points. When he went out before with his dad he was able to get 2 angry bird sharpeners, one red and one blue. He enjoys playing with it and he even bring it at school. Yesterday I was reviewing him for their periodical exam, something bad happen. He was so playful while we are studying. He cant stand in one position, he keeps on moving around and playing. I only  have like an hour of sleep from work and was tired already. I told him several times to behave and listen, I loosen up my temper and threw one of his angry bird sharper and it broke. While he was crying, I feel guilt in me for doing that. I knew that he value that toy so much. I explained to him his mistakes and why I get mad. I also told him how lucky he is for having a mom who works hard for his needs and what I am doing is for his own good. At the end I also apologized for my behavior. We end up hugging each other and went back to studying. Lord please give me more patient and help me raise my kid well.

Last Saturday was the class card distribution at my son's school. Before the cards was given the parents were first given a seminar by Ptr. Ody about parenting. I learned a lot from it. Parenting is very hard but very fulfilling. Our kids are gift from God. I remember he mention about the message in the bible "I am the vine and your are the branches." He relate this to family, God being the vine and parents the branches and kids as the fruit. God should be the center of our parenting to be able to bear good fruit.

Anyway their class card looks different. It shows no numbers but C(consistent), P(progress) and N(not yet) on different skills of the student. You will also see VS (very satisfactory), S (satisfactory) etc. per each category. I wonder what is his real grades in numbers, we are told before we could ask the teacher for that. He may not be the brightest in their class but for me he is the best, my beloved child.

Though tiring I had a good time being with my son with their school field trip. The first itinerary was to visit the Doll Joy Factory. There we saw different kinds of dolls they manufacture and how they are made. They showcase beautiful dolls. They even let the kids know how dolls are being made. I find out that they also made the popular Precious Memory Dolls.

For the past two years it is my husband who comes with David for field trip. This time I will be coming with him. I already filed for a vacation leave for this. Last weekend I already bought some snacks which we will be bringing. I lost the paper given by the school showing where they will visit. Anyway I hope I would not forget our camera to take pics. I will treasure this day. I knew when he grew up, he will no longer depend on us and will have his own life. But no matter what happens I will always be here for you son. 

Next week Harrell Horne Integrated School will be celebrating Buwan ng Wika. My son was asked to prepare a kamiso tsino , yellow pajama and a scarf. I guess they are going to dance or maybe recite a poem. Last year they wore a red pajama and scarf. I hope I can attend the said event. 

"Mahalin natin ang ating sariling wika"

David is absent now for 4 days now due to diarrhea and fever. We visited her pedia last Tuesday and he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. He was given probiotics and oral salt for dehydration. Doctor also give paracetamol for his fever and a zinc vitamin which I was not able to ask why. Tomorrow we might visit his pedia again since there is still no changes. I am praying that he will get well as soon as possible since its going to be their monthly periodical test next week. Lord please heal whatever bacteria causes this diarrhea/disease. Love you son, sorry if sometimes mommy gets mad.

I attended mandatory parents meeting last Friday. I was few minutes late but then the main agenda is to change the schedule of our kids. Their original sched is from 11:00am to 2:20pm. The director said usually after lunch the kids are losing their focus. Some are getting tired and sleepy and some just like to play. Since we don't want our kids to wake up too early, we are told 9am would be the best option. With this sched the day would end at 12:30pm, just right for lunch and for the kids to take a nap. Early in the morning, kids are more attentive as well. I guess its not a bad idea. Yesterday was the start of their new schedule and I find it very much ok.

Last Sunday my mom and my two brothers with their family visited us. Actually my brother went to our house to ask my husband on applying to Taiwan. My mother and my eldest brother who is near our area decided to went as well. It was really hot and we decided to go somewhere else, to relax. It came to our mind of going to Tagaytay but my brother said it would be hot there as well since it is late afternoon. We then decided to go to SM Southmall. Its a nice idea because I've never been there after the renovation was done. Anyway we are not able to stroll around because we have 4 little kids with us. While looking for a place to it I suggested to visit Jollibee near ATC. They have playground in the 2nd floor and its nice because the place is not always full. The kids really enjoy their playtime. I hope to have this kind of gathering again with my brothers and their family.

It kinda scares me when I hear the ophthalmologist told me that he would do an operation on my 2 year old kid to remove multiple stye on her eyes. Its been there for more than a month now. We first took her to a pediatrician and she was given cloxacillin sodium for 3 weeks and fucithalmic acid which she used for a week. Her pedia then referred us to the ophtha after 3 weeks of antibiotics. We will go back to the doctor later this afternoon to check on her eye again and schedule the operation next week. I was able to see videos from youtube on how this kind of surgery is being done and I can stand watching it. I am thinking how my little will get hurt. I pray to God to be with her and not feel so much of a pain.

I bought this Bible Story for kids for David when he was in nursery. I was not able to read it to him. Now he has a 2 year old sister and he is already 6 years old. I started reading him how God created the earth last night before I left going to work and I did see his interest. I guess its time now to introduce him more about God. I am sure I will learn too.