beyond expectations

when i was young and still daydreaming of my future, i always painted an image of the person i wanted to end up with.God gave him to me.

when i got pregnant with my first born, i prayed for a son. God gave me my wish.

my second pregnancy was unplanned, so i demanded for a baby girl. i was thinking then that if i would have a girl, competition between the two would be lesser. God gave me a pretty daughter.

i know, i sound funny if i say my third was super unplanned, but it was the truth.we were a pair of "careless parents" who was very clueless on family planning. There was no RH Bill that time :). so when i saw that 2nd line on that kit, i immediately prayed for a baby boy. 

I had a theory on my mind that it it would be a boy, my daughter wouldn't have to go through that thing called "middle child" syndrome.again, God was good. I was given a robust baby boy.

when they started going to school, my priority has always been their behavior more than their academic standing.well of course, it makes parents happy and proud to see their children go up the stage to receive honors and distinction and I absolutely salute those hardworking and dedicated moms and dads who push their children to study harder. as a working and "absentee" mother, my  prayers every night is to keep my children safe and healthy. 

But God gave me more than what I have been praying for. Last Friday, DJ sent his Papa a text message saying Abi passed the Mathematics Challenge of the Filipino Kids Training Program Qualifying Exam.  

can abi make it in the international competition? Again i leave it all to God. as his parents, we are more than happy for the experience that he would get in the 12 session days.also, i am sure this achievement would be helpful in forming his character, in validating his capabilities and skills and of strengthening his self esteem.