Amazing how life turns out. Little did I know that what started as only hubby and I some twelve years ago could turn out to be something so beautiful and precious as the family we now have.
True, what we have may not be perfect but it is something that fills my life and gives added meaning to my existence. And I guess, Mother’s Day made me realize this all the more.
Waking up from my siesta to find a wonderful bouquet of colorful and lovely blooms together with handmade cards and a well-thought-of gift from hubby and the kids was very heartwarming and certainly more than makes up for those days when I feel how being a mom is such a “thankless job” 
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Come dinner time, they even indulged me in one of my favorites ever – we went Japanese! 
Truth be told – I live for days like these. 
God has been good and generous indeed. I cannot ask for more. Mom. I am. And yes – the neverending chores, “grueling” review sessions, health scares, minor scrapes, bumps and bruises notwithstanding – I am truly happy.
PS Sharing with you some of the “highlights” of my special day. Just mouse over the pics to see the brief captions. Hope you enjoy viewing the pics as much as I thoroughly enjoyed living them out!
12-May-2009 at 7:13 am
Hello Pinky! Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy mother’s day to you, your children are absolutely adorable!!
It was my pleasure, Garando – thoroughly enjoyed your witty and entertaining posts.
Thanks too for your warm mom’s day greetings and kind comment about our kids!
12-May-2009 at 12:38 pm
Mom, I am. Aw! So sweet ng iyong pamilya dahil kanino pa nga ba sila magmamana? Happy Mother’s Day muli.
Super cool talaga ng kanilang Dr. Seuss inspired shirts.
Hmmm… mana sa tatay nila sa sweetness – di sa akin
Wala na kasi akong ibang mas “appropriate” na ipasuot para sa mother’s day shoot nila kaya balik kami uli kay Dr Seuss… 
Thanks din uli sa iyong pagbati! Take care and God bless!
12-May-2009 at 2:20 pm
Touching! Gusto ko ring sabihin sa nanay ko: Thank you for teaching me the ABC’s (in my case, it’s the ABC’s of life).
You’re gifted: You’re a mom, a wife, you have beautiful kids and a responsible husband. Kagampanan ng pangarap d b?
That’s what my sister keeps telling me. Sadly, hindi ko kailanman mararanasan ang maging ina. Hehehe.
Happy mom’s day po ulit!
Oo nga. Kaya naman lubos ang pasasalamat ko sa Maykapal sa lahat ng biyayang pinagkakaloob.
Di bale, hindi naman sa pagiging magulang/ina lamang nagmumula ang kagampanan at pagkabuo ng pagkatao. I’m sure you are finding fulfillment in your life through other meaningful ways as well. Ika nga, bloom where we are planted, di ba? Thanks so much for your kind words, Nebz!
14-May-2009 at 3:16 pm
parang “THE INCREDIBLES” kumpleto ang cast..
Hahaha!
Natawa naman ako sa comment mo, Sandi…
15-May-2009 at 9:47 am
A mom works like a calculator. She adds comfort, subtracts fear, divides her blessing and multiplies joy. I hope your battery life is forever strong, dear beautiful mama Pinky!
Nice one! Thanks for the inspiring message, foxy mommy Loree!
22-May-2009 at 5:49 am
that’s a really lovely family you’ve got
you all look so happy
We are happy… most of the time, at least! Hahaha!
And yes, am truly blessed and very thankful 
17-June-2009 at 7:35 pm
blessed. you are.