Today is a very special day because it marks the 5th birthday of my second child, Orville Francis. It’s also the day of his Filipino examination, which he completed earlier. Impressively, it only took him 10 minutes to finish! Time truly flies, and it’s amazing how quickly children grow.
Now, I have someone who sweetly asks me, "Nanay, do you want me to massage you?" He then playfully punches my back (hahaha) - always finding the spot where I want the massage. He watches over his little brother and shouts whenever his brother cries or gets too close. Even though he doesn’t like sharing, he lends his toys to his little brother, showing moments of compromise and care. He negotiates how many spoonfuls of food he should eat and is always quick to ask permission or apologize when he does something wrong.
However, when he has a tantrum, he can be quite difficult - bratty and stubborn to the core. Yet, just like his sister, one stern look from me is usually enough to bring him back to his senses. I admit I’m a disciplinarian; I spank only when necessary, especially if they ignore me counting to five (since they know what happens if I reach five). Pretty strict, huh? Well, I’m the sole disciplinarian in the family, so the responsibility rests with me. Sigh.
Anyway, happy birthday, my dear boy! I wish you endless blessings and happiness!