CONFESSiONS OF A SiNGLE MOM

I asked Kobe’s adviser how he’s doing in class, if he’s still quiet and doesn’t recite. She said yes, still the same. I folded his card and was about to leave when she told me that they discussed a poem about people living near rivers. She then asked the class to send an emoticon, which shows how they feel about the poem. She said, among all the students she has taught, Kobe is the only student who had no reaction.🤦🏻‍♀️ I don’t know if I should be scared.😰 Are you a psycopath or a sociopath?😳😅 Anyway, keep it up, babe!👏🏼 Proud of you always.☺️ But why are your Math, BS, and ICT grades lower than last quarter?😏 And, oh, I finally got your ID! Now it feels more legit that you’re actually a #MaScian.🥰 #AGATiu #JuniorHighschooler #MaSci #MSHS #JuniorHigh #GradeSeven #ReportCard #Outstanding #IGotItFromMyMama #ProudMom https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUuDrTpQsijiEblAMR0aVaCDNEp8Bnje1FOyk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I thought he’d get line of 8 grades, especially subjects taught in Filipino, and expected the worst (maybe a line of 7!🫣) in Filipino, because he said he failed their quarter exam!😒 So, this was really a surprise!😅 Good job, babe!👏🏼 I know you can do better. You just lack focus, because you play games while you’re in class!😤 Please don’t wait until the deadline before you do your schoolwork. I know you’re an introvert, and you don’t like chatting on Messenger, but you need to communicate with your groupmates when you have group work.😏 And please say “po” or “opo” when you answer or talk to your teachers, particularly your Music teacher, so that he won’t lecture you anymore.😅 #AGATiu #JuniorHighschooler #MaSci #MSHS #JuniorHigh #GradeSeven #ReportCard #Outstanding #IGotItFromMyMama #ProudMom https://www.instagram.com/p/ClF2xuypeGFgCmzZv-GXIe_DJmfIz4WdQGIIfM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This is a super late post, but posting it anyway. First, belated happy graduation (June 17, 2022), babe.👨🏻‍🎓 I still remember when I accompanied you to school for your one week trial. You weren’t feeling good then. You pooped in your diapers and Nanay Vangie had to change it. Lol.🤪 You may not have experienced the norm in the last two school years, because of the pandemic and your classes were online, but I hope it taught you to appreciate the outdoors more, even though you’re an introvert, who would rather spend his day in front of the computer than going out.😏 Second, belated happy 12th birthday (July 11, 2022), love.🥳 Feels like it was only yesterday when you were just in my tummy, and now you’re already as tall as I am!😯 I’m sorry for not being fully present these past few months, but I hope you never felt and you’ll never feel that I’ve abandoned you, because I never will.🙂 Lastly, congratulations for passing the 2022 Manila Science High School Admission Test!☺️ I was trying not to get my hopes up, since you said it’s unlikely that you’ll pass the test, because it was so hard (plus there were more or less 1250 examinees, and only the Top 250 will be accepted), but a part of me believed you would, and you did, hun!🥹 I’m so proud of you!☺️ You’re one step closer to achieving your dream of studying at MIT!🤓 Let’s claim it!😅 Stay curious and dream big, babe. I love you.😘 Always and forever.🥰 #UsAgainstTheWorld #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #HappyGraduation #HappyBirthday #MSAT2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf9VJopJ_I82eNPmp8_LjGXACe1lppEbdfcGy40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to me. Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday to us.🥳🤣 #BirthdayTwin (at Allacapan, Cagayan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWixQnXPzV3umxJ2oQdQOKs4eV2qSJfaG35uaY0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Another year added to my decade old baby boy.👦🏻 May you achieve your dream of studying at MIT and winning a Nobel Prize.😅 Support kita diyan, ‘nak! Benta ko kaluluwa ko para maabot mo yan!🤣 Stay curious and dream big, babe. Happy 11th Birthday!🥳 I love you always and forever.😘 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #FourEyedBoy #MamasBoy #BirthdayBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #BabyKobe #MommyFidji #SingleMom #SuperMom #UsAgainstTheWorld #IGotTIU #TIUgether https://www.instagram.com/p/CRL7osqJH9VCgznYsLB1N90M8-Rb83RmQoud1o0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Someday we’ll find someone who will stand beside you, but ‘til that day comes (There’s a possibility it may never come.😅), mommy will always be here of you.😘 Happy Father’s Day to responsible dads and bad ass single moms.🥰 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #FourEyedBoy #MamasBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #SingleMom #SuperMom #UsAgainstTheWorld #IGotTIU #TIUgether #HappyFathersDay https://www.instagram.com/p/CQV_wRnpzM1waavFwZWESuorZECV7sRx362JV00/?utm_medium=tumblr

First school year through online learning and you’ve done a great job on your own, babe, except for the 89 in Language on your 2nd quarter.😏 Since your 4th quarter grades are high naman, except for Filipino 😤, I will let you play Zelda (Thanks, ah-yi Gem!☺️) all day, kahit di ka na kumakain kakalaro.😒 Pero sige, baka sakaling pumayat ka na.😅 But please wag masyado malapit dahil 400 na ang grado ng right eye mo! And take care of your new eyeglasses. Wala ng pera si mommy pambili.😅 Ayaw pa niya papicture kanina kasi ayaw niya gupit niya. Maiksi daw masyado, eh ang laki daw ng cheeks at forehead niya.😂 Ang pogi mo kaya, ‘nak!😍 Kamukha kita. Lol.🤪 Love you always and forever.😘 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #FourEyedBoy #ManilaBoy #SchoolBoy #GradeSchooler #OBMontessori #OBMCI #Intermediate #GradeSchool #GradeFive #FinalGrades #ReportCard #Excellent #BergamoI #IGotItFromMyMama #ProudMom https://www.instagram.com/p/CPqMq_8JQgBQF9Edj3SoQepdf2l1SalGhqoWfc0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Thankful that I was able to experience nature a month before the lockdown, that I still have a job, that we have food on the table, that we have a roof over our heads, that my family and friends are well, and that I am still alive.🙏🏼 Happy Birthday, self!🥰 It’s okay to feel down, to feel sad, to feel angry, to feel pain, to feel weak, and to feel alone. It’s okay to break down and cry. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay. You’ll be okay.🙂 #HappyBirthdaySelf #Survivor #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #Thankful #Grateful (at Mt. Ulap) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH4pfzPJfF8WdA3b8QeiFNy4DrBbAHNW-WvQU00/?igshid=1qz98ut97w89h

Thankful that I was able to experience nature a month before the lockdown, that I still have a job, that we have food on the table, that we have a roof over our heads, that my family and friends are well, and that I am still alive.🙏🏼 Happy Birthday, self!🥰 It’s okay to feel down, to feel sad, to feel angry, to feel pain, to feel weak, and to feel alone. It’s okay to break down and cry. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay. You’ll be okay.🙂 #HappyBirthdaySelf #Survivor #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #Thankful #Grateful (at Mt. Ulap) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH4pfzPJfF8WdA3b8QeiFNy4DrBbAHNW-WvQU00/?igshid=1qz98ut97w89h

Happy Birthday to you and me!🥳😂😅 #BirthdayTwin (at Allacapan, Cagayan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH3MpyrpzVc4mKtJGTSyOr-CVMAFLbsYEoKT6E0/?igshid=mpxemlqnj6x4

You were just a little kid when I left the house this morning. I return after 8 hours and you look like a young man.😅 Oh, babe, slow down a bit, will ya?🥺 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #BigBoy #FourEyedBoy #ManilaBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #BoyNextDoor https://www.instagram.com/p/CEb10Iapm3h/?igshid=1nbduebj8glyn

Today was the first day of their online classes.😊 He was nervous, but excited. He’s now in Grade 5. Oh, how time flies. He does things his way now. Earlier today, they were asked to introduce themselves, including their parents’ name and occupation. I told him to just say my name and work. He usually follows what I tell him, so imagine the look on my face when he said “father: unknown.”😳 They were also asked for their hobbies. I told him to say watching videos about science, playing minecraft and lego, etc. I couldn’t help but laugh when he said “hobbies: none.”🤣 I asked him why he said none. He answered, I like to keep it subtle. I was like, what?😆 Oh, babe, you’re remarkable!😂 Study well and keep making mommy proud. I love you!😘 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #LittleBoy #NotSoLittleAndNotSoBigBoy #BigBoy #ManilaBoy #SchoolBoy #GradeSchooler #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #OBMCI #OBMontessori #GradeSchool #GradeFive #Intermediate #BackToSchool #FirstDayHigh #OnlineClasses https://www.instagram.com/p/CERyuwLJZ2f/?igshid=4wgkbh7d6jmy

When I found out I was pregnant with you, I didn’t tell anyone. I was about two months pregnant when I finally had the courage to tell he-who-must-not-be-named and was disheartened when he said “Inom ka ng gamot.” How nice of him eh? Haha. Of course, I didn’t. It never crossed my mind and it was never an option. I told myself, “I’m just gonna raise you alone. I have a job anyway.” I planned on keeping you a secret and just surprise everyone when I go home to the province with a kid in tow. Haha. That was my plan, but then, at about four months, guama found out I was pregnant. I remember she tried waking me up the night they were returning to the province, and I pretended to be fast asleep. After a few minutes, I tried waking her up, but I think she also pretended to be asleep. I guess we both weren’t ready to talk about it that time. Haha. I had my first checkup a week after that and the rest is history. I can’t believe all that drama happened a decade ago. Haha. I’m sorry if at one point I tried to keep you a secret, babe. You deserve to be shown to the world. I am proud of you and the person you’re becoming. I know you will go a long way, my little Einstein. Happy Happy 10th birthday.🥳 I love you. Forever and ever, babe.😘 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #LittleBoy #BigBoy #FourEyedBoy #MamasBoy #BirthdayBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving https://www.instagram.com/p/CCgukCBJ8XF/?igshid=c7fvw3pg13cr

Kobe turns 9.🥰 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #LittleBoy #BigBoy #MamasBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #BabyKobe #MommyFidji #SingleMom #SuperMom #UsAgainstTheWorld #IGotTIU #TIUgether (at Renaissance St. Sta. Ana, Manila) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCd-yLtpUpj/?igshid=1jyj0cwiwq0rd

Kobe’s 8th birthday.👦🏻8️⃣ #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #LittleBoy #BigBoy #MamasBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #BabyKobe (at TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbV7dFJ5zK/?igshid=13tenpkxbpawa

Kobe @ 7.👩🏻👦🏻🥰 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #LittleBoy #BigBoy #MamasBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #BabyKobe #MommyFidji #SingleMom #SuperMom #UsAgainstTheWorld #IGotTIU #TIUgether (at Ibarra's Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCYzO5xJ46E/?igshid=tx0r454a5tjg

Kobe’s 6th birthday.👦🏻🥩🍟 #AGATiu #KobePogi #Chinito #UnicoHijo #LittleBoy #BigBoy #MamasBoy #LoveOfMyLife #ReasonForLiving #BabyKobe (at Mr. Rockefeller) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWSjtPJpvg/?igshid=6n73vkse5nh8