Mito's Journey Begins

"I don't want to go to school, mom..." Those were your words, said each day with many tears, when I told you you'd be going to school soon. When asked, you would say "My mom is my teacher and my school is my home." Always the brave little one, you went anyway...and you've been having FUN since day one! Today as you stood and walked to receive your very first medal, my eyes filled with tears and my heart with so much pride. Your goal was the Gold, but to me and dad, your Bronze is just as good and YOU are our Gold. Like what Mr. Ramelle said in his speech, and as you continue to reach for the stars, our prayer is for you TO LIVE JESUS IN YOUR HEART. Forever.  
May each day find you taking little steps towards making your many dreams come true. May your journey be filled with wonder and countless beautiful moments. We love you, Mito Budi! You are our JOY! 

Setting Goals and Making Dreams Come True

...and so I am thinking of doing something for each month of this year. 

For January, it was learning to drive. What can I do this February? 

My heart tells me I'm going to bake a CAKE :) 

The Road Called Life

January has been amazing. A great way to begin this year. I did something I thought I could never learn--drive! I had always been content being a passenger all my life and just left the driving to Dad, Mom, Kuks, and now Rey--who gave me driving lessons as a Christmas present. He enrolled me in a short 5-hour course. Looking back, I realized how "fear" had kept me from doing more. I was always afraid of this, afraid of that... Too many what if's. It's true regret comes in the end, when too much time had already been wasted. When mistakes and wrong turns can no longer be undone. But then, life is not a straight road. It does not run in straight lines. It is a combination of rough and smooth ways. One only needs to follow the path that is right, no matter how bumpy the road gets. Driving is not about knowing where to go all the time. We get lost. We get scared. Driving is about trust. It's about Faith. Though I know how to drive now, I know I'm not not behind the wheel. He is. And that's how I know I'll get to where I need to go. I am in the best hands, and all will be well. 

Christmas Magic

As a child, Christmas was never my favorite season. Something about it filled me with melancholy. Some deep sadness I could never explain. I remember how I would always look forward to December 31st, where welcoming the new year was filled with more excitement and cheer. For many years, it was like that.

Then came December of 2000. I met Rey, and suddenly, Christmas was filled with magic and joy. It was then that December became a truly merry month for me, such that the start of the "-ber months" had me getting all giddy and excited for the season. He brought magic into my days, and true love filled my heart. Ours is a love story like no other. The years may have changed us both in many ways, but our story will always bring us back to where we started, and to where God wants us to be. It will always be "Our Story"~ He will eternally be God's best gift. 

Just like the kings who followed the star to find the Messiah, we too, shall forever have our star to light the darkest of nights... to make brighter the happiest of days yet to come. December is here, and as I wait joyfully for Christmas day, my heart remembers the happiest of memories brought by our Christmases past. 

        

Got Tied to Colored Dye

This obsession started with the LSGH Kinder Musicale (which is happening tomorrow!) and the costume of the boys is a tie dyed shirt. Rey and I made a few for Mito until we got it right. Since last weekend, I had been dyeing my old white sneakers and Rey's old white undershirt which I now use to sleep in :) Today, when I should be making lesson plans, I decided to have more fun with colored dye instead! Hmmmm.... I wonder what's next....

Lovely Weekend

The kids are happily playing...giggles and happy noise surround me. Rey is in his "garden" taking care of our plants. There is peace this Sunday evening... and my heart is smiling and thanking God for the lovely weekend we had.

I love full weekends. Busy as it was, there is love and happiness everywhere to keep me smiling until the next. 

Indeed, it was a . . . 

UP Fun Day!

Uan's Family Day 

My Kidzania Day With Mito

I was dead tired at day's end, but I will forever be thankful for precious time spent with my Budi. I was filled with pride watching him do things on his own-- from queuing to completing the different tasks. It was a joy to see him getting all giddy, giggling and jumping all over the place. It was great to be excited together! :) The big smile on his face was a reminder of two of the most important things children need: time and play. They cannot do without these two, and the love only parents can give. 

Highlights of Mito's Kidzania Adventure: In one day, Mito was a Pilot, a Veterinarian, a Construction Worker, a member of the emergency team, a gasoline boy and he even did and delivered laundry!