Christopher's Punchlines During His Kinder Years

This is an old one which I wrote back in August 2006.

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He is indeed enjoying his kinder year.

These were all shared by some mom's in school who knows my son:

Punch Line #1

His Kuya Geosef (cousin in Year 1) was crying during their assembly one
morning and he told my son why (pinaiyak siya ng classmate niyang si
Dustin).
Kaya ang banat ni Christopher ay:

Where is he?! Show him to me, where is he? show me, show meeeeeeee!
(pa-tapang effect pa). Don't worry kuya, I am here.

Punch Line #2

His Kuya Goesef was crying again, as usual, pina-iyak nanaman ni Dustin.
Eto pa ang banat ni Christopher:

(Going to Dustin and told him) What's your problem huh?!

Punch Line #3

While playing at school one lunch time, his classmate kicked and punched
him (not very strong just a playful punch).

Binanatan ulit ni Christopher ng salita:

Hey Matthew, in my game, no punching and kicking and if you will not listen
to me then don't play with me. I have other friends to play with (sabay
alis).

Punch Line #4

One Friday, the kindergarten had a Liturgy at the church and some parents
attended as well to watch their children sang and participated in the
Liturgy. Some parents brought their cameras and videos to shoot their
child's performances. After the Ligurgy, the children supposed to form in
1 line for each section in order to return to their classrooms, but the
children ran to their parents to greet them so their teachers were
calling the students to get back in their line. My son acted like as if he
is the second in command in his class or the "Kanang Kamay ng kanyang
Teacher". After the teachers had called the students, eto namang anak ko
ay parang echo ng teachers:

'C'mon classmates, get back in line. Follow me and get behind me, c'mon
Lachlan, Matthew, Damon, James, Carmina, etc..... ' (ma-PR talaga!)

Well, kanino nagmana ang anak ko? Definitely hindi sa akin.

A Big Step For A Mother Freak

The children had moved to their own bedroom...maybe it is a good age where they can have their own room. They are so excited because they feel more freedom to do things they want to do and having a sanctuary of their own.

When they moved, I felt a bit of sadness as if they are moving to their own home. I felt that suddenly they have grown up from toddlers to 'kids'. They will have more freedom of choice and what to do in their own room. Their bedroom is only a few steps away from ours but it feels like miles and miles away from our home. I felt like it is a big step for me and my children. Geez! I am over reacting too much! I should not be like this and let my children grow, let my children discover life and let my children have a bit of freedom for one day, they will lead their own lives and I should let them go.

I am a mother who freaks. Yes, call me strange and tell me I am frightened. Mothers are so protective, love to hold their young, want to put her children under her wings and protect them, and never gets satisfied that their children are doing well on their own. I fear for their moving
on so fast but I should let them be.

Everytime I watch them at night while tucked in their beds, I see peace and hapiness in them. Their feeling of happiness for the family; great dad and very cool mom. Yes, I am very proud of my children no matter what they will be. However, on the other hand, but and on the contrary, seeing them grow each day, apart from my hapinees and pride, I feel deep sadness. Yes,
I am freaking out.

Moving to their own bedroom is just one step and each day that will come, is a step they will make to their bigger world and deeper meaning of life...going further and further away from me.

I will always walk with them wherever they go and I will always be here waiting for them.