Had a great time with him
yesterday. He was so excited riding the bus with me. He got even excited when he learned that after I pay the bills we will go to National Bookstore and skim the books that would interest us. It is that simple to please my son, no expensive fancy things – just a book that will make his day. He was so fascinated with the LOTR books and movies.
When we were in the bus, he was talking about how pessimistic he gets sometimes. Then I told him it is not good, that would not help him succeed.
I added that it was just like learning to ride the bike, it was always hard at first. "And now, look at me, I still don’t know how to ride a bike!" He laughed.
Then he asked me, "Ma, what do you think would have happened, if Eve did not eat the fruit of knowledge and wisdom? We might still be wandering this earth naked, don’t you think?"
"Well, I think there’s always the pros and cons of it. We might not have this ‘technology and everything’. We might have not improved. Though the world may not be as chaotic as it is now." I responded.
Truthfully, I enjoy every bit of discussion with Daryl. He tries to converse in the English language when there is a discussion. I am really amazed at his ideas. Not that he is my son. But for a 12 year old going to 13, he is really something.
Today he turns 13, and let it be known that I LOVE THIS GROWING BOY VERY MUCH. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SON!

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Grabe. 13 years old lang, napaka-philosophical na nag mga tipo ng tanong nya. At Ingles pa. Ako noon sa edad nya, naglalaro pa ng tumbang preso. Puro laro ang nasa utak. Di ako nagbibiro.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Daryl.
hapi bertday, daryl! many happy returns...
ReplyDeleteDaryl,
ReplyDeleteWish ko lang na sana'y maging successful ka balang araw.
Wish ko rin na sana ay matagpuan mo na ang magiging 'crush' mo. At ipakilala mo sa akin, ha?
I love you, anak.
- Papa
maligayang kaarawan sa natatangi kong kapatid, na pango ang ilong, mataba, umitim dahil nagswimming, mahilig magkabisado ng libro, mahilig kumain at syempre malambing at napakabait. hehe, today ikaw ang taya... panlibre sa yellow cab 'kaw ang bahala
ReplyDeleteate kay
Ang galing naman, sabi nga pag henyo nanay, henyo din ang anak, hehehe ;)
ReplyDeleteAko din nung mga edad na yan, aba eh laro lng nasa isip ko, hahaha...
which sometimes made me think:
alin ba kaya mas maganda, ung panahon namin na simple lang ang kaligayahan o sa nagyon...hmmm...
hi, DOPS!
ReplyDeletehindi naman henyo. i refused to be perceived as that kasi abnormal daw ang mga genius he he
he plays din naman but not the usual stuff - he plays AGE OF THE EMPIRES, SIMS, and other computer games.
kung ako ang tatanungin, mas maganda noon, mas maganda ang mga laro noon, mas nagtuturo ng kakaibang skills at survival. kung si Daryl ang tatanungin, of course, he will say mas maganda ngayon. (",)
hi, DOPS!
ReplyDeletehindi naman henyo. i refused to be perceived as that kasi abnormal daw ang mga genius he he
he plays din naman but not the usual stuff - he plays AGE OF THE EMPIRES, SIMS, and other computer games.
kung ako ang tatanungin, mas maganda noon, mas maganda ang mga laro noon, mas nagtuturo ng kakaibang skills at survival. kung si Daryl ang tatanungin, of course, he will say mas maganda ngayon. (",)
hi, bayi! so nice to drop by and greet my son. he appreciates it. hope to see you again dropping by.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY DARYL!
ReplyDeleteYou are very lucky to have a very loving and caring mom. I wish you all the pleasures, best of life, best of cheers, best of friends your life to share.
Nico and Teacher Sol,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the greetings. He is happy reading your messages.
Naglalaro din naman siya,Nico. Kakaiba nga lang ang laro niya.
Happy Birthday Daryl!
ReplyDeleteTry not to let things get you down. There are a lot of bad things happening, it's true, but I guess without the bad things, we wouldn't be able to appreciate to good things more. :-)
Life is beautiful...and you have your whole life ahead of you. :-)
Hi Bing! :-)
parang adult na kung mag-isip si daryl!
ReplyDeletemaswerte po kayo sa mga anak ninyo maam bing. you're doing something right! pwede bang i-share mo sa amin? :-D
Pls. Greet Daryl for me a very happy birthday. You are really blessed with wonderful kids Bing.
ReplyDeleteRon allan, Nikki, and Major Tom,
ReplyDeletehe gave us a lunch treat sa isang Chinese resto last Sunday from the church. cyempre, me fried chicken na favorite ni Daryl. we had a great time.
thanks a lot for the greetings and for the compliments.
Ron allan, Nikki, and Major Tom,
ReplyDeletehe gave us a lunch treat sa isang Chinese resto last Sunday from the church. cyempre, me fried chicken na favorite ni Daryl. we had a great time.
thanks a lot for the greetings and for the compliments.