Happy New Year Mama!

Dear Mama,

Happy New Year! It's officially 2010 Mama. We ate our media noche early so we can rest early too. Tomorrow, we will be going to Parañaque.

The kids are not yet sleeping though, they are playing in the sala Mama. I feel sleepy, maybe I am going to sleep in a little while, will just fix some things.

Take care of yourself Mama. I miss you.

Happy New Year Mama!

I love you.


Daddy

Prospects of 2010

Dear Mama,

It is now the last of 2009, and I'm looking to 2010 hoping that it will be a better year for us Mama. Thank for all your help, I know you've always been us all these years Mama. I know, because I couldn't have made it without your help.

The kids are still asleep, in a few hours we will be busy ushering in the new year of hope.

Thanks again Mama.

Take care of yourself. I miss you Mama.

I love you.

What to do for New Year?

Dear Mama,

The new year's almost here and I still don't know what to do for our celebration this year. Things like these were a lot easier when you were still here helping me with the planning Mama. No wait, it was you who was actually planning then. That's why I'm having a difficult time.

From the food to the noisemakers that were going to use, I'm still clueless Mama. Although we're not going to have a party like the ones we do on Christmas eve, I still don't want it to pass by with us just waiting for the new year.

I still have two days, maybe I can't think of something. I wish you can help me Mama. Take care of yourself Mama, I need to work now.

I miss you Mama... I really do.

I love you.


Daddy

Waking up with a smile on my face

Dear Mama,

This morning, I woke up feeling light and happy. I think I was even smiling. I don't know why, I can't remember my dream. But I think you have visited me. Thank you very much Mama. It was the best Christmas gift I ever received.

I wish I could see you. I really miss you Mama.

Take care of yourself Mama... and thanks again.

I love you Mama.


Daddy

Just finished with our Christmas party

Dear Mama,

The kids are already asleep now. We were able to hold our Christmas party, and I'd like to think that the kids had fun. We had lots of laughs Mama. The kids readily participated in the games. I'm really happy that we were able to continue this tradition that you have started Mama.

Edgar has the most winnings this year Mama. He even won P100 in the treasure hunt. Angel has the least, I think she didn't even win any of the games. But we had fun Mama. We were always laughing.

They also enjoyed the food, even though it was just a simple feast that we shared for the noche buena.

I hope you were able to watch and join us Mama. We really miss you Mama.

'til next letter Mama. Take of yourself. Merry Christmas.

I love you Mama.


Daddy

Merry Christmas Mama

Dear Mama,

Merry Christmas Mama. In about 4 hours from now, we will be having our family Christmas party. I'm trying to keep the tradition you started alive Mama, even though there's just four of us. I'm glad that the kids are still willing to participate, including Ralph, even though he has already grown.

Still not finish with the preparations though Mama. The foods are just something that are easy to prepare. I bought some and some were given. I think the only one that needs preparation is the salad, and the ham too, I almost forgot.

We're having ube hale, ham, loaf bread, queso de bola, vegetable salad, and Sarsi for the drink. I'm still thinking if I'm going to serve the Sans Rival Mama. I'm very much tempted. You know how I love Sans Rival, but I'm afraid there's already too many food. I hope I can control myself.

I have already discussed the program and the games with the kids Mama. I hope the kids will have fun tonight. Got to prepare now Mama, the house is still a mess. Please watch us Mama. This party is always dedicated to you.

Take care of yourself Mama. I miss you.

Merry Christmas Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Planning for our party

Dear Mama,

It's only a few days before Christmas, and I'm still not done with my planning for our Christmas party. I still don't know what to prepare - food, games, prizes, etc. And it's only three days before the party!

I want the kids to have fun, so that they would always look forward to it Mama, and hope that they would carry this tradition that you started even when I am gone.

Angel wanted me to prepare my own number too for the intermission, instead of just the three of them performing. Well, I guess, I will... just to be fair to them.

But help me Mama, guide me in the preparation, especially for the food. I still don't know what to cook. Am planning to buy again ready-to-eat foods for Noche Buena. That is if I can't figure out what to prepare Mama.

Oh well, I'm sure I can come out with something. I'll just think of what you were doing then, and hopefully pull this one. I just wish that you can join us Mama... how I really wish.

'til my next letter Mama. Take care of yourself.

I miss you Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Christmas party week

Dear Mama,

This week is 'Christmas party week' for the kids. They will be having their Christmas party this Friday, both Edgar and Angel. Edgar has already bought his gift for their exchange gifts. Unfortunately, Angel hasn't bought anything yet. Maybe we can buy today, I am on leave from work today.

I took a leave Mama, because today is Angel's songfest again in school. She was also chosen as one of those who will dance during the intermission. I don't want to miss that Mama. I hope their class gets a place this time.

Last Sunday, Edgar was part of the choir which competed in a choral competition, and they got first place Mama. He was so proud when he texted my the good news. Because of their winning, they would compete in CDC tomorrow, Thursday. He also got P500 as his share of the prize.

That's all for now Mama. Will update you later, my internet connection is going haywire again.

Take care of yourself Mama. I miss you.

I love you Mama.


Daddy

It's almost Christmas

Dear Mama,

It's 12:50 a.m. and my eyes are already closing. But I want to finish this letter first because I haven't written again for quite a while.

Tomorrow, I mean later, Edgar will compete as part of the choral group in a choral competition. I might not be able to watch it because I would attend the Familia Christmas party. Usually, I would skip the party and watch Edgar. But this time, I have to be in the party Mama, because I'll be delivering the books.

Angel will dance on Wednesday. I would take a leave from work then so I could watch her.

Everything's fine with us Mama. Am now planning for our Christmas party. My only problem right now is the food, I still don't know what to prepare. Hopeyou can help me Mama.

I'm really sleepy now Mama. So I'll end my letter here.

Take care of yourself. I miss you Mama.

I love you.


Daddy

Happy anniversary, Mama

Dear Mama,

Happy anniversary! Today is our 18th wedding anniversary, and I'm very thankful that you were the one God gave me as my wife and the mother of my children. I know, I have not been the perfect husband and have disappointed you once too many. Yet, through all those years Mama, you stood by me, especially on those times when I needed you most. Your understanding was always there.

I thank you Mama for being always there, for bringing out the best in me while being patient for all my imperfections. All those faith in me are what has given me strength until this day, Mama. A guide that I carry with me as I rear the kids, and try my best to nurture them as if you were still here. It's a tall order Mama, but I'm trying. It's the least I could do for all the love and understanding that you have given me.

On occasions like this, while I try to celebrate and be happy with the kids, I couldn't help but miss you even more Mama. I try not ruin the day with being melancholic and emotional, and you know that I'm good at keeping things to myself. But really, I miss you Mama. I really could appreciate your hug right now.

I'm sorry. I got carried away again. I'm at work at now, but I'm looking forward to celebrate the day later with the kids.

'til my next letter Mama. Happy anniversary! Thank you for everything.

I love you Mama.


Daddy

Another week

Dear Mama,

I have completed another week in my job. Although I'm quite adjusted to my new routine, I still miss my old habit Mama. I just cannot write on my work. It's 12:43 a.m. now Mama, I'm about sleep but I want to write to you first.

I really don't have anything to say though. But things are fine with me and the kids, hopefully this would continue. I'm excited for our Christmas party Mama. I still don't know what to cook though. Maybe you can help me.

I'm really sleepy Mama. So I guess I'll stop here. Take care of yourself Mama.

I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy

just keeping in touch

Dear Mama,

How are you? I really don't have any news tonight, well sort of. Except that last night, Angel, Edgar and I attended the ECLS graduation while Ralph attended the anniversary of the Immaculate Heart Community.

This day, nothing was special though. Although, after your birthday, I am now discussing with the kids our Christmas party. I already told them that they should still prepare for the intermission, while I'm thinking of games and prizes for the party.

Of course, we'll also have exchanging of gifts. I'm also thinking of what food to prepare. I don't think I can buy food December 24, so I better psyche myself up on cooking.

Well, that will be all for now Mama. It's 12:16 a.m., I still have to wake up early and prepare breakfast for the kids. Take care of yourself Mama. I miss you.

I love you.


Daddy