Dear Isabel

 

 

As I watch you sleep tonight, I want you to know that mommy and daddy loves you very much.

At your age now (2 years old, 6 months) you already know how to get what you want and I cant count anymore how many times you have cried this day. From wanting to watch Frozen and Minions and Smurfs for the nth time and for mommy not to leave your side and for Ate Hannah getting your toys.

But I also saw you today try your best to wear your leggings by yourself, open your drink canister on your own, paint and draw a circle, stand your ground against ate, laugh to your heart’s content with mommy and daddy, play by the small pool and just enjoy being a child. Ikaw ang anak kong super lakas ng loob, you can jump in the pool and just wade with arm floaters by your own.

I am sorry Isabel for just letting you cry instead of giving in to your wish. I want you to learn that not all things in life will be given to you. I teach the same thing to Ate Hannah. Your tantrums though not frequent is really bothersome as you can scream at the top of your lungs. Ang lakas pa naman ng boses mo...:-)

A few days ago, I called the house from the office and I heard your “hello” from the other line. I am thrilled with how our conversation went and I am so happy that you can already answer simple questions and express yourself. You even sang a few lines from the song Let It Go to me while on the phone. So adorable! I do not know until when you will continue to be the clingy type but until such time, i will treasure the moments when you would always want mommy within your view.

I often call you “barakita” because of your kalikutan and likes to climb up and down the sofas, the beds, etc. You idolize your ate so much that you always try to follow her when she does something. Kung magpaint sya, you will also paint. If she will play with her Barbie dolls, you will play with her, etc. I know that hindi maiiwasan that the two of you will bicker and fight as you grow older but i really pray to God that the two of you will be super close as the years go by. That the two of you will always care for each other and be best friends for life.

Love,

Mommy