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Graduation Season

'Tis the season for medals, ribbons, caps and gowns in the Philippines!

A cousin's son finished kindergarten and took home many awards, the niece I talked about in a previous post wore the graduation gift I sent her and posted photos on Facebook. I wanted to steal one to show off here but decided against it (lol).

On moving up day CJ got a ribbon for being most obedient. I was more amused than impressed. At home CJ could be quite difficult to handle when it comes to obeying but my mother and I thought it was better not to contradict the teacher :).  Over at my faculty a Business Administration graduating class gave me a basketful of 'thank you' gift. The medal is CJ's. He got it while attending K1 in Bangkok.

More happy stuff - Mother hosts dinner for nephews and nieces who are on school break, a nephew's girlfriend gives birth, and CJ socializes with his cousins - which is big deal to me considering his developmental issues. The therapy sessions must be working and I am getting my money's worth.

With Father gone, and I, absent from home 99% of the year, besides being an only child with an only child and without a husband - I really get excited when cousins and their families visit us. Our empty nest comes to life with food and chatter.


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  1. ChrisMarch 30, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    every achievement is worth celebrating :)

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  2. Jessica CassidyMarch 31, 2012 at 4:07 AM

    yay! congrats to CJ's achievement Sis :-) that is one happy moment to share. My son has some problems too and yet he exceels in some area :-) Dropping by for Happiness Is...

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  3. chubskulitApril 1, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I think it's a great thing that you let him stay there with your family, mas madami syang makakalaro at makakausap everyday.

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  4. Leah H.April 1, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Ang galing2x naman.. Congrats!

    Visiting for happiness- hope you can stop by:)

    http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2012/04/at-niagara-falls.html

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  5. JonaApril 2, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Its really heartwarming to be with families :) lots of happy stuff in here :D

    My MM this week.

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  6. anneyApril 2, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Congrats to CJ! Yung niece kong si Ykaie humakot ng awards. Ang hindi nya lang nakuha e yung best in behavior at best in Christian living. Yung pang mababait at tahimik. hehehe! Sobrang kulit kasi ng batang yun. lol!

    Happiness is
    Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites

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  7. KRIZZAApril 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Yup, iba talaga if u are surrounded with family members. Nagkakakulay ang mundo mo. Congrats sa award nya. That must be something to be proud of.

    Visiting from happiness is.....

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  8. KMApril 2, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Congrats to CJ, and kudos to Mom! That's one big achievement for CJ. It shows that he is learning from the therapy and indeed putting that into action by being obedient to his teacher at school :) Sounds like you have a lot of happenings going on there. Enjoy!

    Thanks for sharing this over at Happiness Is. See you there again for another round of happy posts :)

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  9. Jessica CassidyApril 3, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    congrats again and enjoy the achievements :-) Dropping by from CC.

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  10. RonaApril 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Wow! Congratulations! It's indeed happiness to share! See you more around mommy!

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  11. TetchaApril 3, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    You know what? My son, like CJ, is behaved at school but not at home. I guess it's because they want to impress their teachers. Lol! Congratulations to your son!

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  12. ArleneApril 3, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    congratulations proud mom! ^^

    nag join pud ko cel ^^

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  13. cheerfulApril 7, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    congrats to CJ...and glad that the therapy sessions are working well. well done also to mommy, for supporting cj all the way! and yes, really happy to have family around. visiting from last week's happiness is...hope you can visit me back. thanks and have a great week. :)

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