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My kids are really so sulit to love & spoil because they bring us nothing but pride & joy. <3 Where other parents experience headaches & heartaches as part & parcel of growing pains, Kap & I have really been blessed to have such amazing kids (not perfect mind you, but truly wonderful). God is really so so good to give me the kind of family that I have longed & prayed for after my own miserable childhood.

Mula pagkabata nila, we never had to nag the kids to study. Left to their own devices, they reviewed & did homeworks on their own volition & set the pace of their own accord. Other parents have asked us time & again if we set rules & implemented policies in our home -like no tv on weekdays, or no friends over during school days. Wala talaga, nada. We lived one day at a time & adjusted accordingly. Truth be told, Kap & I grew along & learned parenting with the kids. Sila ang nagturo sa amin paano maging magulang. Besides, our children were strict enough on themselves, we didn’t see fit to add to their stress.

Maybe, as a reward for our faith & trust in them, they have really been both good to us, and appreciative of us. Wala talagang sakit ng ulo, walang stress sa chest. Ni hindi nga mahilig mag-party, they’d rather stay home or spend a day out with the family. Oh the horror stories I have heard of pubescent boys being boys, and adolescent girls being girls -you’d be amazed (sorry I can’t share & betray their confidence hehe). I’m just so thankful that the giblings have good heads on their shoulders at hindi mga pariwara, modesty aside.

Not only are they obedient, kind, and loving -close to being poster kids really. But they are also smart, solicitous, and intelligent. Kap & I can’t help but wonder where they got their smarts from, because both of us were never academically inclined. We were more street smart than book smart. Our 3 kids though, they are overachievers. From the time they were small until this very moment, they’ve always set the bar high when it came to academics, or anything they set their mind to. Of course, it helps that Kap & I both have college degrees. After all, how can we be good examples if we ourselves don’t value education.

A couple of weeks ago, our Babyson received another honorary award in school. He was once again in the Dean’s List for a quota course. Truth be told, and not to diss other courses, pre-med is not easy. It takes a lot of sleepless nights, perseverance, and hard work just to pass, more so to get good enough grades to make it to the top. And all our 3 children have proven time & again that they can make the cut. Kap & I are so very proud, and of course, we let them know every opportunity we get. After all, a simple but meaningful “well done, daughter” or “great job, son” goes a long way.

“Words of praise, indeed, are almost as necessary to warm a child into a cordial life as acts of kindness & affection. Wise praise is to children what sun is to flowers.” – Christian Nestell Bovee

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We are so very proud of you anak! <3 Parents, help build your child’s self-esteem and encourage good behaviour with these tips: When you feel good about your child, say so. Try to praise more than you criticize. READ MORE PARENTING TIPS HERE.

One thing we admire is his work ethic. Our Babyson will not allow anything to get in the way of his studies. Kahit luma-lovelife, he makes sure he finishes his work muna bago mag-telebabad. Which is why we also support him din naman 101%

Always in full force (minus Ate who had an exam that day & couldn’t join us). After all, family means believing, loving, and supporting each other. One member’s success is the entire team’s triumph. GO GIBLINGS!!! <3 Rootin’ for ya!

Kap & I try not to put pressure on the kids -life is already complicated as it is. We always tel them, kung ano ang makakaya, hanggang doon lang. If they make it to Dean’s list, we are proud. If not, then it’s not the end of the world -people have different strengths & weaknesses. We never coerce them to excel, but we do encourage them to always do their best & let God do the rest. I always tell my kids that their ultimate happiness is my goal, and that life is full of options. What is success if you are miserable? I want them to love what they are doing, to be happy in their chosen career & not ever feel trapped. Ultimately, this is their path to take. We, as parents, are just here to guide & support them along the way the best we can.

Babyson, you are every parent’s dream come true. :-* Thank you for giving us honor.

We would also like to congratulate the kids’ ninang Mae for her accomplishments as well. year after year, she receives an award for her many achievements as a Professor. We are so mighty proud of you! <3 Sa iyo naman pala nagmana ang mga inaanak mo hehe.

Of course, you deserve a reward. 2 kilos of your favorite swahe just for you anak, hahaha! ILY!!

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Words to the wise: “Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high, that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it dry.” – Alvin Price

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Congratulations anak ko! To God be all the praise & glory. <3 May He always keep you safe & sound in His loving embrace, and lead you to the path of success for His greater glory. Amen.