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| Burt's class picture |
My son's first year in preschool has finished today. Another milestone. Teachers, mothers, and the preschoolers spent the day celebrating. On my part, I am happy to see that Burt is growing beautifully, at the same time, this day is nostalgic.
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| with his papa on first day in school, I was in the Philippines to be with my very sick father. |
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| sunny, rainy, stormy, always present in school |
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| Burt with my parents |
This day brings me back to my elementary days, together with my only sister who is a year ahead of me. When it is closing time, that is the time for papa and mama's great treat for us because we were both an honor pupil. Not bragging, but almost everyone anticipating the end of the school year because they want to know if we remain on our class standing.
I and my sister got the highest class honor during our elementary days in Bicol. When we moved in Manila, I was not allowed to be included in the highest section because I am a transfer. Even in our section, many eyebrows raised when I got the highest honor.
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| Burt's first two weeks in school, I was so faraway |
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| my last photo with my sister |
Every closing in school, papa and mama buy us new clothes and new shoes that we are going to wear when we go on the stage to be awarded. After the ceremony, papa and mama prepared a party at home where our teachers and classmates were invited. We are not rich, but papa and mama value our effort to study hard.
How time flies. I am no longer that girl. I am now a mother of a preschooler. My son started in preschool here in The Netherlands as soon as he turned two years old. He loves school. Every day, he remembers going school. After we eat breakfast, he will tell me: "mama, school."
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| today, school's celebration |
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| all mothers brought homemade, I just brought this cake |
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| from festive mommies |
Dutch summer vacation starts on July 11 until August 19. Most families will take this vacation to go somewhere to enjoy. I do not know yet what is my plan. I am torn between staying at home or visiting my friend in Denmark.
Burt's first year in preschool was an exciting time for me. I cannot escape the reality that my son is growing and helping him adapt well outside, to mingle, and to learn new things. I have learned too that motherhood includes the heart that is letting go. Yes, we cannot keep our child with us forever. All we can do is to teach them the fundamentals and values. So when they reach the adult life, they have options in life and will not say: I am doing this, because this is the only option. Till next school year!
Yes,time does fly by very quickly. I seem to say the same thing on my blogs. I still remember the day my daughter was born, now she's 6 months. When I was younger, I remember the days I wished time would go by faster, so that I would be grown enough to do the things I wanted. Now I find myself wanting to press a slow motion button, just do that I could enjoy these precious moments longer. Great post Maggy!��
ReplyDeleteHello, Kay! Thank you so much for spending your most precious time to write a comment. I do appreciate it so much. That is very true. I just hope we live our latter life without any regrets, if there is any ups and downs, only for more learning process. Hugs. By the way, can you share in my page your blog so I can read them too and follow you? Thanks.
DeleteI'm so touched... Yes elementary days in the Phil is rewarding when at the end of the school year ure one of those who will receive honors and that's the time ull have new dress and shoes and up in the stage families friends and relatives will come up and give u an everlasting lei and a gift... I'm so delighted to reminisce those days of early childhood coz just like you I'm one....
ReplyDeleteI'm so touched... Yes elementary days in the Phil is rewarding when at the end of the school year ure one of those who will receive honors and that's the time ull have new dress and shoes and up in the stage families friends and relatives will come up and give u an everlasting lei and a gift... I'm so delighted to reminisce those days of early childhood coz just like you I'm one....
ReplyDeletehello, ate Rebecca! Thank you so much! We are so delighted to reminisce those times. Schooling is one of the happiest days in my life.
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