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I’m Matthew’s Mom.

Posted on Apr 02, 2008 under Matthew |



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Seriously. I introduce myself that way these days, especially to those people who know my son. Not the other way around (He is Aggie’s son). I’m Matthew’s Mom.

My son, who goes home everyday to an empty house, is alone to fend for himself for three hours before either of his parents go home, who sometimes sets the dinner table by himself, who would rather play Yugi-Oh (yes, Pokemon is history), is top 1 in his class.

And he finished first grade with an award.
And I wont even mention it because Im going to be such a great stage mother. But who cares.

My son is a genius. Really.
He is a looker, a nerd, he can sing (and Im not being a mom here). Oh my. I can see I can be such a witch to his girlfriends someday (Like my Mom, ack, Hello Lola!).

When his name was called on stage, I was so very much beaming with pride. And then they sang at the end and they gave their parents a single stemmed rose and I cried.

Beautiful things do this to me.
Too bad Edil needed to stay so he can take care of Martha (He knew it was more important for me to go, since I know the importance of having a parent present in awards days when I was a kid).

And you know, for once, I need to really tell you.
All Matthew got from me, perhaps, is some intelligence genes.
And I paid for his tuition. Yes. I gave him what I OUGHT to provide.

But dude. This award, it was all his. His credit.
I never ever doted on his school work. He worked alone, studied alone, reminded me which papers to sign.

All the contests his teachers made him enter we didnt even practice and prepare for. All I told him was, dont be nervous, it’s OK if you dont win, as long as you experience competition. Its going to be good for you.

And then hed still be in fourth or fifth place.

My son.
The places he can go.

Hi! Im Matthew’s Mom.

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  1. by Jacq , on April 2 2008 @ 11:50 pm

     

    One proud mommy! What a great accomplishment for Matthew!

  2. by Abie PHILIPPINES, on April 3 2008 @ 12:20 am

     

    Ang galing ni Matthew! Congratulations to both of you.

  3. by amore UNITED STATES, on April 3 2008 @ 1:32 am

     

    I was so touch with this post Aggie. :) naluluha-luha pa ako hihih Yan ang tunay na genius.. no couching from mommy but he reached the top ;) I’m happy for you! It’s really true what they said that when you became a mom the happiness will often come from your kids.. ;) Haaay, sana I can raise a naturally genius kid too.. lol

  4. by amore UNITED STATES, on April 3 2008 @ 1:33 am

     

    by the way.. Matthew deserved a PS3 now.. lol

  5. by Glo , on April 3 2008 @ 1:33 am

     

    And I am the Tita he made bara when I told him he is a handsome boy. LOL!

  6. by Chikai AUSTRALIA, on April 3 2008 @ 1:41 am

     

    congrats to Matthew! ;)

  7. by Wanda CANADA, on April 3 2008 @ 2:09 am

     

    *sniff *sniff - i’m so touched… parang ako yun nanay… grabe, so proud of your son. super matured siya for his age!

  8. by Nyree , on April 3 2008 @ 6:26 am

     

    Wow! I am sure Matthew will have a hard time fending off girls! With looks and brains to boot! You have a wonderful blessing Aggie. And Matthew and Martha are blessed to have you as a mom too!

  9. by Litzie , on April 3 2008 @ 8:47 am

     

    I cried while reading this Aggie. Katouch really. I’ve seen Matthew grow through the years, I’m really sure he will grow up to be like he is now.

    You want to be Matthew’s Mom but to him, I’m sure he is proud to be Aggie’s son! God bless.

  10. by farah UNITED STATES, on April 3 2008 @ 10:24 am

     

    hi aggie :)

    goosebumps.. goosebumps.. i am also a mum to a 2.6 y/o girl and i can’t wait for her to go to school. grabe, galing ni matthew (you call him mato right?)

    have been a fan of your sites since 2003 ata hehehe. hope we can exchange links.

  11. by joy PHILIPPINES, on April 3 2008 @ 11:31 am

     

    aggie, i have a lump in my throat while i’m reading this.

    you’re so blessed to have a son like matthew. bayad agaad lahat ng tantrums.

  12. by Jen UNITED STATES, on April 3 2008 @ 11:43 am

     

    you brought back memories of my past :D. i was the kid who had to fend for herself too (in an empty house); i studied alone, i did my own work and bothered my parents only when it was time for signing something for the teacher. i’ll steal your words — (everything i ever accomplished), it was (all) mine. and it still wasn’t a happy place.

    i could turn this into a novel right here — but i won’t hahaha. congrats to matthew, this was a REALLY touching post.

  13. by toni , on April 3 2008 @ 11:46 am

     

    aggie, galing galing naman ni matthew. na-touch ako sa post mo. congrats to matthew and congrats to you and edil too for being good parents! :)

  14. by Gracie UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, on April 3 2008 @ 12:25 pm

     

    congratulations to matthew & to you & edil, too! :)

  15. by Vannie , on April 3 2008 @ 2:55 pm

     

    you must be so proud!! ^_^ congratulations matthew!

  16. by Jody , on April 3 2008 @ 3:21 pm

     

    Hey Aggie, natouch ako sa post mo na ito. Super! You’re one proud mom! Congratulations for raising a good son.

  17. by Suzanne AUSTRALIA, on April 3 2008 @ 10:02 pm

     

    Oo nga, super kaka-touch ito, Aggie. :)

    Salamat for sharing. :) Haay. To be a mom naman ano? Minsan, kakaloka. Madalas, nakakatuwa. Hehe.

    Kaya nga ba I want to be a mom 2x na now. Hmp. :D

  18. by N!cE AUSTRALIA, on April 4 2008 @ 7:21 am

     

    Congrats to Matthew! I’m happy for you and Edil that you have kids that is the source of joy and pride. *sniff* Ayan, naluha na ako.

    I’m pretty sure Matthew is happy because he made you proud and happy. Dati ganyan din ako with Mato. Our parents never really helped us with school stuff, pero inspiration ko sila to do my best kasi gusto ko sila pinaakyat sa stage and see that proud look in their faces. Same din sa mga contests.

    And I’m thankful din na i got their good genes. Hehehehe. (Kaya I can very well relate to this post of yours)

    N!cE
    http://www.nicemorning.net
    http://www.mommastuff.com

  19. by Buge PHILIPPINES, on April 4 2008 @ 12:20 pm

     

    Congratulations to you Aggie and Edil for raising such a wonderful kid! Galing-galing ni Mato! I’m so happy for him and for you guys! And thanks for sharing this post… nakaka-touch sobra and nakaka-inspire! :)

  20. by aggie.aviso , on April 4 2008 @ 3:51 pm

     

    Naku Amore, wag na, wii nga agad gusto o kaya PSP! LOL

  21. by Apols , on April 4 2008 @ 11:16 pm

     

    Congratulations galing galing naman!

    Pag basta gusto mag aral ganun talaga :)

  22. by Joey , on April 4 2008 @ 11:16 pm

     

    Wow! You know you’re doing something right when your kids make you so proud of them. Congratulations for being a great mom! I’m sure you are his inspiration. :)

  23. by abie AUSTRALIA, on April 4 2008 @ 11:49 pm

     

    hello matthewe’s mom,

    ang galing ng anak mo sis. sama maging ganyan din ang anak ko…hehehe

    congrats sa inyong magina.

    http://www.myplanetpurple.com
    http://howellabie.blogspot.com
    http://princessbela16.blogspot.com

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