How can I stop the clock? It seems that my baby grows fast and I can't help but to enjoy every moment that I can still cuddle her, carry her in my arms and kiss her endlessly without her refusal or rejection.
Now, I will take this moment to write this article for my baby (and hope she'll read this in due time).
To our little one,
I would forever call you baby. I know there will come a time that hearing this from me would bring a frown on your face or you'll tell me that you are a big girl already. (Actually, just a week ago, I was carrying you in my arms while kissing your neck that you blurted, "Mama, put me down because I am too heavy already. I am already too big to be carried." This made me sad... only for awhile..) But I will never get tired calling you my baby.
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| A real sweetheart... |
Our journey together has been so overwhelming, rough, challenging, inspiring, beautiful and chaotic. Actually, no adjective could best describe our journey together. A journey of endless possibilities, of so many surprises, of so many emotions and learning.
Your first twelve months has been a discovery of firsts. Not only your "firsts" but also mine as well. Your first cry, your first yawn, first word, first solid food, first step and more. My first breastfeeding journey, my first cradle with a super tiny creature, my very first significant accomplishment as a woman and so many firsts.
As months became years, I discovered that this little creature creates a big happiness in our hearts, in our home. It is also a discovery that this little creature teaches me so many lessons in life and made me discover my potentials. While teaching you how to talk and walk, the shapes and colors and the ABCs; you are also teaching me to become a better person worthy to be called as your ultimate role model. While teaching you how to say your name; you are also teaching me to be patient and to be dedicated to my goals. That while I teach you how to sing the Barney song, you are teaching me how to enjoy life in its simplest form through the simple things it offered. While I teach you how to pray your first prayer, you are also teaching me how to pause for a moment despite the busyness of life and thank God for everything. That while we watch your favorite movies like Dora, Barbie, Lorax, Despicable Me, Barney and so much much mooooore; you teach me the absolute value of quality time spent with our family. That while you demand to eat pastries and other sweets that we bought in stores; you made me realize that I should learn how to cook and bake for my family. That while your fascination on bows, hair clips, head bands and ribbons grows; you teach me to be creative so that I could personally make your own bows, head bands and hair accessories. While you enjoy wearing my high-heeled shoes; you made me realize that material things does not last and what matters most is to enjoy every moment of our life. That while I do my gardening and you do your "play-with-sand-and -stones gardening"; you teach me how to pause, breathe and get your hands dirty to enjoy life. By teaching you the values needed to be a good Christian; you are also teaching me to be true to my words, to be more cautious on my actions and to set a good example to you.
I know there were times that I failed you but that does not mean that I do not love you more than you know. I am not a perfect person (though I know you sometimes think that I am), I also make a mess but I hope you will realize that it is always what's best for you (and for our family) in everything I do. I may not give everything you demand or want but I hope you will soon realize that not all the things we want is good for us. It brought smiles and fulfillment when I see you volunteering to do the table for our meals, to arrange your toys and help me clean the yard or assist me in washing the dishes. I allow you to do those chores because I know you enjoy doing it and in by doing so, you could learn how to become a responsible person someday.
Lately, you have been acting like a "big lady" but for now, you still have to enjoy your childhood. I will always let you enjoy your childhood for I want to have a greater part on those moments. Learn while you are playing and play while you are learning and always remember that YOU ARE ALWAYS LOVED!
I Love You,
Mama
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