Time flies so soon.
When I think of the years gone I smile at the thought of my journey as a grandma to Nate. He is now in grade one. Where have the years gone?
I think of those times when we were eagerly awaiting his birth and so excited to buy those little things for a baby. I think of those times when we were excited to bring him home but he was left at the hospital because of sepsis. Nissa labored for so long and she was induced eventually but her OB wanted her to give birth the natural way until the latter decided to have Nate delivered by caesarian section. By then, the baby in her womb has eaten his own waste and he has to be incubated for almost a month. His paediatrician was good. We brought him back to the hospital two days after we brought him home because he had fever. And he has to stay there for almost two weeks more. God is good. Nate is now a growing boy, tall for his age and so thoughtful and smart too.
Many times, I ask him what he does when he is at home and he doesn’t have anyone to play with. He always say, he plays with his toys alone or watch television. He loves the cartoon channels. He does not sleep in their room during the day but he sleeps on the sofa in their sala. When they come for a visit, we just play all day and he would always ask for his fruit juice. He could finish off a pitcher in a day. He loves picking kalamansi with me to bring home. He is afraid of Oreo because our dog is so playful when he is around.
He would press the doorbell repeatedly until I go out and meet them at the gate always with the words, “hi Nonna” coupled with a kiss and a tight embrace. They he would say “we have a gift for you” and true enough, they would always bring thoughtful gifts for me.
Counting the years and the days spent with Nate. I always look forward seeing him around.
And these are his books for grade one. When I was in grade one back in the province, I was just learning my ABC.
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Cute memories.
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Thanks a lot.
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A precious share.
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I appreciate your words. Thank you kindly 🙂
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You are welcome.
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It seems like you look away, and they are one inch taller. Before you know it, he will be taking you out in his car. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Haha, wish to enjoy the childhood years Pete but yes, time passes by so fast. Thanks!
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The closeness will remain
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Yes, it will. Thanks Derrick 🙂
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words from the heart of a Lola! how precious! 🙂
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Thanks Wilma 🙂
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That is a very challenging curriculum. My sympathies to Nate.
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Yes, and everything will also depend on what course he wants to take later on. Imagine almost 20 years of studying.
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Been there, done that as the kids say.
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A good education is something no one can ever take away from anyone. He’s lucky to have such a nice family to help him grow up and find his way in the world!
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And we are blessed and lucky to have him in our lives. yes, I agree with you. No one can take away a good education. For us who have not much in life, we value education because it is the only thing we could leave to our kids and grandkids. Thanks Sabine!
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😊
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Those books for grade 1? Where does he go to school?
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Yes, some books have more than 400 pages. He is enrolled in a Catholic school in Tondo.
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