From Dawn Till Dusk

After rounds and rounds of hectic school days, most especially the last two weeks stretch, it’s officially vacation for Nico last Thursday. It’s a day much anticipated by everyone in the household (especially me) because at least we’ll be spared from the early morning rush, finally! You know, the regular morning routine of waking up the Little Boy as early as 6AM, finishing breakfast in no more than 20 minutes, preparing his baons (na may kasama pang protesta minsan because the Little Boy sometimes demand the not-so healthy ones), and hurrying Nico to dress up in no time (eh madalas pa, ayaw magpatulong magbihis sa akin, big boy na daw kasi sya!). Hay naku…

And so when Thursday came, I’ve afforded to at least be a little bit laid back when it comes to doing the Mommying chores. “Hay salamat, VACATION na!!!” that’s how loud I’ve said it first thing in the morning of Thursday. After finishing a couple of chores and some kulitan time with the Little Boy, I went straight to the Office hours before lunchtime just to check on some working papers. Before heading to the Office though, I’ve told our house angels to give something to keep Nico occupied while I am away. Say, something to color, or if the Little Boy wants it, he can play with kids in the neighborhood. That way, he’ll never feel bored.

And so, I was away for a few hours and when I came back home early afternoon, these were what greeted me: Continue Reading »