It is a little past half-past ten in the morning and for the first time in three years, the only sound I hear in the house is the tapping of my fingers on the keyboard as I write this blog. It is a weekday, all is quiet, and I am alone in our desert home away from home.
Yes, the day has finally come. I admit it is a bittersweet experience – having found my much-needed “me time” in the face of the usually crazy hustle and bustle of my daily “domestic” grind is very much a welcome treat and yet, I find myself surprisingly missing too the crazier tapping of little feet in between yells of “Mom, milk please” or “Mom, I’m hungry – I want egg” or “Mom, I want to watch Playhouse Disney!” 
It’s a first day, alright. All the kids are at school. Hubby’s at work. I am home. Guess we’re all where we should be, right? Then why do I still have this “unsettling” feeling? Maybe my daughter and I are actually sharing “first day jitters” – though in our own ways – and, just like her, I’d need a little more time to adjust to this new “set-up”. 
It’s our first day. And it’s comforting to think that Marga and I, though different, are still very much the same after all. 
Awww, I know the feeling, Pinks. And you know what the best part is, you will get used to this new set-up in a couple of days.
I’m so proud of you and Marga! *hugs*
Thanks so much for your encouragement and loving support, Weng, truly appreciate it!
Mwah and hugs back!!!
Hi! you look great together, your daughter is sooo cute with her new haircut, have a nice time there, we will be again in the Philippines in two weeks and will spend the yuletide season there, its super cold here in Germany, its supposed to be autumn but it changed to winter
Hi Tonette! Such a pleasant surprise to have you visit
I so envy you for getting to spend Christmas in the Philippines! Since we moved to the desert 3 years ago, we’ve only been able to have a taste of “Paskong Pinoy” once when we flew in to Manila in 07. Early winter for you huh? 
Must be the effects of global warming… Take care and God bless!
awww…she goes to school na? big girl na siya! and she’s growing up to be sooo pretty too
Hi Gracita! Long time no blog… hahaha! Yup, she’s growing more and more in wisdom (?) and kakulitan everyday
Pretty? Takes one mom with a pretty baby to know which is pretty, right? 
Kisses to dear Annika!
[...] PS: Please click on this link to read Pinky’s version of First Day. [...]
Hi ate Pinks! Long time no read ako kasi medyo naging busy. Anyway, ito ang exciting part ng pagiging parents, yung alam mong lumalaki na ang mga anak mo at later you will see in them the values you inculcated in them. Sarap ng feeling di ba? (kala mo may anak naman ako pagnagsalita, hehehe). I love both your parenting, swear!
Salamat, King!
Wish ko lang talaga they imbibe all the good things that we try to teach them kahit paano… as we are very aware that no matter how much we attempt to protect, teach and shield them from the harsh realities in the world, it is impossible for us to be with them 24/7…