Baby shower.

Last Friday, what i thought was the usual Gale Project monthly meeting, turned out to be another surprise. I was still clueless as to what the 'second part of the program' was, i thought it was just a farewell party for two of the senior staff leaving the office. I was really surprised and touched when i learned they're also throwing a baby shower for me. What touched me the most was this AVP prepared by one of my sweetest colleague.

I think this is the awesomest gift for me and the baby-on-the way. For someone to be wishing you these:

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too

... is really heart-warming. ♥

And when i came in last Monday, this was on my desk.

It is a blessing to be doing the job you love. It's a wonderful bonus to be doing it with wonderful people.

You guys are the sweetest, thank you! ♥♥♥

Gabriel bags first honors!

Early on, am probably biased, but i already noticed how smart Gabriel is and can get. He is just too stubborn sometimes to be taught but he'll surprise you of how he picks up on stuff me and his Tatay teach him.

I think the honors/awards were supposed to be a surprise to the parents but the teacher probably couldn't contain it so she spilled it to Tita, Gab's ward. :) When i first heard about it, i was excited and happy, of course, for such an early accomplishment. But it really wasn't that big deal. I didn't realize how proud i was until i went up the stage to award him his FIRST HONORS MEDAL! I and the 2nd honors parent were the only ones to go up the stage (yabang!). Man, was i beaming?! (Even with the big tummy and all :D)

What makes me even prouder is the fact that we do not work on his school lessons. I believe it takes the fun out if he already knew them. And knowing my kid, he gets bored too easily if things are repeated to him. It also makes me feel assured that with all those play/game-inspired method, school being progressive, he's actually learning something. :) Good job, ATCDC. And very good job Gab, you make Nanay and Tatay really proud! ♥♥♥