Dear Mama,

Angel is sick. She arrived home from school this afternoon and said she's not feeling well. Our Angel has fever, Mama. She got stressed on the first week of classes. I told her not to go to school tomorrow and rest, I also will not be going to work tomorrow so I can look after her, Mama.

Earlier, she said she was cold. I prepared soup for her, Mama. After eating, she felt better... or at least, better that how she was when she arrived earlier. She's resting now, Mama. We still haven't taken our dinner yet. I'm still cooking, and I guess we will be waiting for Edgar too.

Please help me take care of Angel, Mama. Help me make her well.

Thank you, Mama.

I miss you and I love you.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

I just received a text message from Ralph that he has already boarded a bus. He left for Makati today after lunch. It's a good thing he was able to immediately get on a bus in Dau, you know how it is there on Sundays. That is why he is leaving early even if it is still hot.

I cooked tinola for lunch today, Mama. Angel has been requesting for it, and Ralph is here so I thought it will be a good time to cook. I think I did pretty well, Mama. The kids liked it, Angel said it's good. Of course, it is still far from how you cooked, Mama, but it's not bad. I wish I can cook more food for them.

Ralph will be back on the month-end so we can celebrate your birtday, Mama. We might just go out, the kids and I. Edgar is requesting that we go back to Yakimix and the two are inclined to agree with him, so I guess that is where we will be, Mama. It's just too sad celebrating a birthday when the celebrant is not around. Wish you could be with us.

I miss you, Mama.

I love you.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

We just arrived home, the kids and I. The three kids, that is. Ralph came home this morning. We went out after lunch and doing some chores. First we went to Jenra and Nepo Mall, then we proceeded to Marquee Mall where we stayed until evening.

We also had our dinner there, Mama. We had a great time. It's rare that we are complete like this, that is why I cherish these moments, Mama. Too bad, our kids aren't the type that like taking pictures, but it's okay. I will always remember watching them talking to each other and teasing each other. I hope they will stay that way even when I am gone, Mama.

Well, that's it for now, Mama. I just wanted to tell you what we did today. I wish you were with us, it could have been more fun. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

Good morning. It's another weekend. I don't know how to make this another worthwhile and memory-worthy weekend for the kids, Mama. I am not sure if Ralph will be coming today or not. Edgar will be going to school this morning, and Angel said she would like to rest and sleep today. I hope I can do some cleaning today so I can prepare the house for Christmas.

That's all I have to say right now, Mama. Still too lazy to prepare for the day.

I miss you, Mama.

I love you.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

I wish I can tell our kids everything that I want to tell them... and still accept me.

I wish, Mama.. I wish.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

We just arrived home, Edgar, Angel, and I. We went to SM Clark this afternoon to buy a bag for Angel. Actually, that was our only purpose. I told Angel that we will just buy her bag and then we will go home and we won't be eating out. 

Unfortunately, I cannot always hold my word on that. Knowing that this moment have become so rare lately, and will be more scarce in the days to come, I do not want to go home without treating them, even if it's just my last money. I can always do something about that, but I will not be able to bring back the opportunity to spend more time with them again.

Anyway, it was worth it, Mama. I don't regret breaking my budget for them. Unfortunately, again, there are no pictures to capture the moment. Our kids are not the type who want to take photo of their every move. But I don't mind, I will always have the memories.

Well, that's it for now, Mama. Tomorrow's Monday and Angel's first day for the second semester. 

Good night, Mama. I miss you.

I love you, Mama.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

Sorry I have not written to you for the whole week. I just do not have anything new  to say. Angel's class have not started yet last week, they will start this coming week. Edgar's started last week but it seems there's no regular  classes yet as they already have an activity on the first week of class.

Edgar is not here right now, he left this afternoon at around 4 p.m. He'll be coming back tomorrow. He and his classmates will go to the house of one of their friends who will be celebrating his birthday. I just let him socialize lest he will be anti-social and friendless like me.

It's just Angel and I right now. She is cleaning her room, it's already 6 p.m. and she is not yet finished. She started late, Mama. Actually, she started just before 4 p.m. when I nagged her to clean her room. She has so many clutters and she does not want me to touch anything, otherwise I could have cleaned her room for her. 

I'm just waiting for the rice to be cooked. I'm not yet sure if we'll be having an early dinner or a late one. Depends on the mood of Angel, if she wants to finish her chore or if she wants to eat dinner first. 

That's about it, Mama. Ralph is in Makati and he'll be coming home next weekend. I plan to take them out on your birthday, Mama. How I wish you could join us. I miss you, Mama.

I love you.

Daddy

Dear Mama,

We just arrived home, Angel, Edgar, and I. We went out and walked to McDonalds in Highway for sundae ice cream. Depression is getting to be expensive, Mama. I took the kids out so I would forget how I feel, and at same time spend some time with them. It was nice, talking to the kids sans the gadgets. I just wish I can tell them everything that's happening inside me.

That will be all for now, Mama. Lest I will tell you again how I wish you were here.

I miss you, Mama.

I love you.

Daddy