Belated happy birthday!

 Dear Mama,

    Belated happy birthday!

    Sorry, I was not able to write a letter and greet you yesterday. I was too sleepy and lazy last night after we ate our dinner. So I just lied down until I fell asleep.

    We were able to celebrate your birthday yesterday, Mama, Ralph, Edgar, Angel, and I. We were completed just in time for your birthday. Although we just stayed at home yesterday because, as you know, it's too scary to go out because of the pandemic. Edgar cooked and prepared special pasta, and nacho chips according to Angel's specific diet which is little to no histamine. I bought a cake, and Ralph ordered buffalo wings from Buffalo Wings and Things, which is Angel's favorite, via Food Panda.

    We lit the candle on the cake and sang happy birthday before we ate. We enjoyed the foods prepared by Edgar, Mama. He is experimenting a lot in the kitchen lately, he surprises me. Of course, we also had a happy conversation over dinner. A lot of catching up, as well teasing, and some sarcasms in between. Indeed, Mama. The children are all here.

    It was already late when we finished, that was why I was already sleepy and went straight to bed after dinner.

    I hope we were able to make you happy with our celebration yesterday, Mama. Although I wish you were still here with us, especially when there is a celebration.

    I really miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

    Belated happy birthday!

                                                                                                                Daddy

The children are all home now

 Dear Mama,

    The children are all now complete and at home. We left for Pasig at around 7:30 this morning and reached Ralph's dorm at around 9:30 a.m. It took us a while to bring down all of Ralph's things. Aside from his room is at the fifth floor and there are no elevators, he hasn't really completely finished packing his things, and still quite disorganized. 

    We were finished at around 10:30, but left at around 11 a.m. and then proceeded to 38th Avenue Mall where Ralph treated us to lunch at Yabu. After lunch, we roamed a bit around the mall and saw a Daiso outlet. Naturally, Angel wanted to take a look. We bought a few items, and then we went straight home.

    There was quite a bit of a jam along the way home. There were a lot vehicles on the road, you wouldn't think there is still pandemic. We arrived home at around 5 p.m. Edgar volunteered to take care of our dinner. He ordered for delivery of bento box. 

    Right now, I feel tired and sleepy. But I'm happy, Mama. The kids are all here. I know it won't take long before they have their clashes again, especially Ralph and Angel. I guess that's all part of being a family.

    Tomorrow is your birthday, and they are complete. We still don't know what to do, although going out is probably not on the list because we are still afraid of going out, especially now that there are a lot of people who do not even observe the protocols. We will probably just cook at home, Mama. Edgar will be cooking. We will go to the supermarket tomorrow to buy things we need for your birthday, and other items for the coming days.

    That will be all for now, Mama. Take are of yourself. Advance happy birthday.

    I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

    

                                                                                                Daddy

Ralph is coming home

 Dear Mama,

    Ralph is coming home tomorrow. We'll pick him up from Pasig tomorrow, Edgar, Angel, and I. I rented a vehicle so we can pick him and bring his things. He will working from here, since their set up is still work from home. He said it will be okay if he is here, and they won't be required to report to work until January 2021. I hope everything goes well tomorrow on our way to pick him up, and on our way back home.

    That means they will be complete on Friday for your birthday, Mama. We still don't know what to do. We might just stay home because of the pandemic. I think Edgar will be cooking. He has been doing the cooking lately, Mama. He is taking care of Angel's diet, which is no histamine food. Angel said she's improving and her skin is feeling better. Edgar must be doing a great job, Mama.

    I think that will be all for now, Mama. I am actually falling asleep as I am typing this. 

    Hoping I will be with you really soon. I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                                                                                                        Daddy

Angel's first day out

 Dear Mama,

    Today, I asked Edgar and Angel to meet me at SM Clark. I went there after work at 3 p.m., and they came around 4 p.m. It's Angel's first time to go out since the lockdown started last March. She was not comfortable. With the danger of catching the corona virus still upon us, and with a lot of people not observing social distancing and other protocols, I cannot blame her. I don't feel safe myself every time I am out.

    We just bought some things that she needed for some crafts she trying to learn. She is doing recycled paper right now, Mama. Just what we planned of doing then. She already did some samples, and is planning to perfect the process. I think she is planning to turn it into a business, Mama. I hope she succeeds.

    Ralph is still in Pasig. We still do not know when he will be able to go home. It is still not safe to travel. As I have mentioned, some people are being careless, and inconsiderate of the safety of other people around them. I wish all of these will be over soon, Mama.

    Anyway, that will be all for now, Mama. Please take care of yourself. I hope to be with you soon. I miss you, Mama.

    I love you.

                        

                                                                                                    Daddy

About Edgar's interview

 Dear Mama,

    Today was supposed to be Edgar's job interview in Manila, but yesterday he said it was rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday. Then this morning, there was a news of the strong typhoon that will be coming and will have its landfall tonight. It is already storm signal no. 3 in Manila. So, I asked Edgar if he can postpone his interview because it is not safe to travel because of the typhoon. I'm glad he listened, Mama.

    I just received the copies of my book Gusto Kong Sumulat ng Libro today, Mama. They're just 50 copies because I can't afford to pay for 100. Anyway, so far I have 5 confirmed orders. I hope I will be able to sell them to people who will actually read it, and I hope they will appreciate what I wrote.

    I am also almost finished with the proofreading of my next book, which is about the poems and songs I wrote for you, Mama. I will also publish it this month. Initially, in Amazon. Maybe if I get some funds, I will also get it published and printed here.

    I messaged Ralph earlier today to ask how he is doing, and reminded him to take extra precautions because of the coming storm. He said he is doing okay, Mama. I do hope he really is. Please take care of him, Mama.

    Angel is okay, Mama. She feels better now, unlike the previous days wherein her skin asthma was almost torturing her. I do hope we can find an effective remedy for it soon. She's been suffering from it long enough, Mama.

    I guess that will be all for now, Mama. I really miss you.

    I love you, Mama.

                                                                                                Daddy

Edgar's job interview

 Dear Mama,

    I am worried right now. Edgar will be having a job interview on Wednesday in Manila. I am worried because it is still not safe because of the virus, and he will have to travel to Manila. He is at the risk of exposure. To add to the problem, there is still no regular trips in going to Manila. Although I do not want to dictate him, I am hinting that it is not really a good decision. Unfortunately, it seems Edgar is seriously considering going to the interview, Mama. Please help me convince him not to go, or protect him if ever he decides to go. 

    That's all I have to say for now, Mama. I really don't feel well. I constantly check on my temperature, and fortunately I have no fever. I guess I'm just feeling down, and tired.

    I wish you were here, Mama. I miss you. I love you.

                                                                                                            Daddy