make your mama proud

last week, i was so busy calling parents, talking to them either over the phone or personally in the faculty room.  i was just concerned about their children, most of them seldom comes to class anymore.  a mother told me, they were broke and couldn't even give their child enough amount to pay jeepney fare.  someone couldn't afford to buy some materials for projects, and another wouldn't want to come to school because he had no baon/allowance for a decent snack.  in cases like this, i would always ask parents to decide:are they still going to send the kids to school or would they want them to stay home, be dropped?  most of the parents would say they want the children to continue.  and my final say is, "then, let's not let theses kids think that our problem is their problem.  we are the parents.  it's our duty to provide their needs.  our children's problem is how to pass their subjects."

i am a parent.  that's why i talk to them as such.  it's the principle that i follow.  but even though i always put that in mind, and try my best to follow so, children making adults problem their problem is inevitable.  my darling tamarra, without me thinking, was already doing the same.  

the other night, she texted me.  she was chosen to be one of the three grade 4 students to attend the MTAP talented division which will be held in the district school every Saturday.  i was happy for her.  but the next message i received goes like this : mommy, pano yan? hindi pa nga ko bayad sa MTAP  sa school, tapos magbabayad na ulit. oh, my! she's thinking about how am i gonna pay for those activities...and i replied, ako ang bahala (i'll take care of it).

the following day, around 9 am, she was already in school, she texted me again.  she said she was undecided about joining the PLTC.  i told her to join.  her next message was, if she's gonna join, the total amount of her dues in school would be PhP590.  and she was so concerned about our finances. i was so touched by her gestures, her attitude.  i've always known my daughter to be so sweet.  but i still can't help but shed a tear and be so proud of her to share these things to you.   my message to her, never worry, for i will take care of everything.  i told her to enjoy and be part of whatever activities she wants and activities which she is chosen to participate into. 

i can never be prouder! 

We are Scouts

Oh my!  a busy day indeed!

i was so excited, i woke earlier than the alarm clock.  been busy since 3:30 this morning.  cooked breakfast, prepared lunchboxes, iron the clothes, woke the kids at 4:30, had them prepared before 6 am.  my, my, to braid the hair ate up all our time.  but it's alright! i was pleased with the reactions from my daughters.  they so loved how they looked when i was done with them.  as if they were going to a pageant or something alike. when the truth is, they were just attending the investiture. 

the sad thing is i won't be able to witness all their activities today (alyanna's going to sing, tamarra's the patrol leader, they are going to dance, too).  but you know, call of duty.  just like scouts, disregard oneself and make sure you are able to perform your duty for the love of your countrymen...hihihi.  so i'll count this to those times that i cannot be with my children because i have to be with my students (who i hope would see the worth of their teachers).

but i promised them that daddy's coming so they should still be glad.  he's gonna take their pictures and videos as well.  then, tamarra said it's alright.  she shared that her friend Kyla would be braiding her own hair, put on some make up by herself, because her mom only comes every weekends.  she lives with her dad, but couldn't fix her hair of course.  i was touched because at least, my daughter appreciates that i could attend to them and their needs before i go to work.

i really hope they will have a good time today.  and that may God bless me with a longer life so i can always be there for my kids on times that they could really use my guidance. 

busy as a bee

it's been a while.. i lost the urge to write for everyday was just so hectic for me. i barely have time for myself

just wanna share what kept me for the past few weeks i didn't visit my site...

ate tam became busy reviewing for the district Science quiz bee.  a day before the contest date, she fell ill.  but i was not able to convince her not to join the competition.  she really wanted to come so as not to disappoint her teacher.  unfortunately, she lost.  the following day, i had her checked by her doctor.  we had her cbc and urinalysis.  she was diagnosed with urinary tract infection and was advised to rest for a few days.
as of today, she is back to school and is now taking special test (for last week was the schedule of the periodical exams).

3 days after i brought ate tam to the doctor, my husband and i were at their school.  our second child alyanna was a candidate for the Mr. & Ms. Sci-Math 2013.  it was a fund raiser and she only landed on the third spot.  but we were so proud of her when she started walking on the catwalk and most especially when she sang on stage. it was the first time she sang in school (solo).

hmmm...that's about it! oops! with kohbe,,,haha,,,what can i share? he's 6, he's in grade 1, but still our baby. i have a lot of thinking to do...how can i make him grow up?  but i love him so dearly and i plan to enjoy him being my baby...

well,,,i'm out now. in an hour, i'm no longer their mother, i'll then be the teacher to 300 children of other mothers out there!  God bless us folks!