FOR MY KIDS

I realize that sometimes, I maybe keeping my hands full by taking responsibilities for my four kids that I remain oblivious of the other people around me. Having no helper (just a laundrywoman who also cleans the house 3 times a week), I do the cooking, prepare the kids’ daily baon, take care of the needs of the 2 youngest kids, check their daily assignments, and answer their daily queries.  

My twins, who are now in their teens, have a world of their own. They now have their own choices of music, videos, shows, dresses and accessories and even friends.  They even have “secrets” and things, which to them are “untouchables”. The 'unico hijo' is the most reliable and dependable living up to his being the only gentleman among the roses.  While the youngest is the ever inquisitive, intelligent, sweet and lively companion. No dull moment with this young lass.

It feels good that the kids still remain dependent on us, their parents. But I know, and it saddens me a bit, that someday, somehow, my husband and I will have to let go and let them decide on their own. Charrr (excuse me lang Melai), matagal pa sana yun.

It;s just a consolation that right now, we are still enjoying the most of what we have.  Four kids, with 4 different personalities, 4 different goals & aspirations in life, 4 different values & priorities, 4 different skills & talents & 4 different styles of “kalokohan”.