Kabanata 33

Motherhood is messy and staggeringly beautiful. It is overflowing with great joy, laughter, tenderness, and immeasurable responsibility. As mothers, we strive to make our families the heart of our day-to-day lives, and we redefine what it means to be tired, to be busy, to multitask with grace and patience. We love with our whole hearts and do everything in our power to give and give selflessly.

Through it all, my daughters are the core of my universe. I want them to always see me as I am: a woman, a wife, a writer, a daughter, a friend, a hopeless romantic; a Mama. We are, as parents, massively skilled jugglers, and it is not always easy to strike a balance.

"Mama, is Father Theodore at the church?" He asked out of blue.

Hindi ko alam kung paano ibabalita sa anak kong wala na ang Lolo Theodore niya. Hanggang ngayon ay naglulungkot pa rin ako sa nangyari rito. Lalong-lalo na siguro ang anak kong mas malapit pa sa kaniya. Kagabi pa niya panay banggit ito. Paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi s