Letting go at 12, Happy Birthday Alan, Jr.
Posted on August 25, 2008
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He just popped up in our lives, an instant blessing. His elder sister, Pau was only 2 years old then, when I learned that I was pregnant—AGAIN! It was not news anymore, as I already had 6 children at that time. But by gosh! I already had 8 pregnancies (2 normal deliveries, 2 miscarriages, and 4 caesarian deliveries), a 9th pregnancy (and 5th caesarian delivery) would be oh, so risky! I didn’t mind what others had to say, all I knew was that my angel would take care of me when I deliver my baby. For those who do not know about my angel story, please read here.
And he came out into this world, a perfect baby—my child #7, a perfect number, a team of high risk doctors, in waiting. He must have been the most expensive child that I delivered. We named him Alan, Jr. I told hubby that he better take on the offer, as this was his last chance to have a son named after him.
Alan, Jr, whom we fondly call “Bingot”, which means “baby” in my native language, Kapampangan, has grown to be an independent boy. We have made several attempts to give him a nickname, other than “Bingot”, afraid that it would have a psychological effect on him, but we tend to slip back. He says, he doesn’t mind. Fondly, I always call him, “Baby”. Again, he said it does not bother him at all, besides he is not living up to his name as “Baby”. Alan Jr has a mind of his own, and no matter what his other siblings would do or say when discussions heat up, he won’t budge.
But he is oh so nice and sweet and ever helpful to them, especially with their computer problems, trouble shooting, games, html matters, and many others. Yes, he started learning these things early in school, but he is so advanced, even his teachers are amazed. As to his studies, his brothers tell him to start having study habits, they feel that right now, he has none. He has high grades in school, but he could do more, they tell him. I know it will come, but in the meantime, I just let him be—this is his responsibility . He has evolved from being just like anyone of his classmates and peers to being a leader, a class officer, a Rubik’s cube fanatic (he can solve the 3×3 in 35 seconds and the 2×2 in 10 seconds, still improving, though), a good swimmer, and a boy with many amazing abilities and things to share with his classmates.
This is my Alan Jr, today is his 12th birthday. I am so proud of him and so thankful, as he has been my companion for the last 2 years since I have taken early retirement. He is my homebody, from the time he comes home from school, we share hours and hours each day together. We watch movies together, go to bloggers’ events (he started blogging 6 months before I did), go to the supermarket, bike together, watch UAAP games together, and take care of the babies in CRIBS every Sundays. I learn a lot from him—he tells me about what he discovers while surfing the Internet, gives me tips, and many others.
He looks after my blogs, trouble shoots when some bugs come up, works on my htmls, and is still my tutor for the Mac keyboard and applications. He gives me a lot, while all I can give him is my presence at home, love and affection. Yes, I am taking advantage of the time that I have with him, soon, a few months down the road, he will have other interests, and a few years down the road, he will be a man of his own.
His birthday gift? For the first time, we are letting go—we have allowed him to join a 1-week camp in Baguio City, the first time he will be away from home.
Happy 12th Birthday, Alan Jr! We love you so much!
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happy birthday Alan! You’re going to be a teen next year. Enjoy your birthday.
Happy Birthday to Alan Jr. He sure came a long way Tita (still ore to come) and I wish him all the best!
Hi Dine, I am sure he will grow up to be a fine boy. My son is 11 and I don’t know if I will allow him to be away that long. Haha
Happy Birthday Alan! Wow, lumalaki ka na nga!
Happy birthday to your Alan Jr.! More birthdays to come!
happy birthday, alan jr! more birthdays to come and more power to the racoma family!
better late than never! belated happy birthday to your son! such a cutie!
Bingot,
Happy birthday. Thank you for being very thoughtful and caring to all of us. Pre-teen ka na! Enjoy your childhood days, tapos papakilala kita kay Abby. Ayii!
Love you Bingster
Chato
1 year na lang, teen ka na. enjoy mo ang pagiging bata, minsan lang yan. Happy Birthday!
Bingot, happy birthday. I love you.
Happy Birthday, Bingster
I love you. =)) =))
Bingot,
ang tanda mo na. maligayang happy birthday. maghanap ka na ng girls, joke.
enjoy ang buhay. be happy.
Belated birthday greetings to you, Alan,Jr.
late na ako, but i wish you the best of everything,
good health, and god bless you always.
si kuya naman (BA).,...heheheh
nice advice, yon naman…..
oo nga ano?....teens na si Alan, Jr.
dito at your age, ay naku, no commentar…
Be a good boy always ha?
Hugs and Kisses na lang sa iyo….halik muna ako sa iyo ngayon, baka bukas di na pwede…..lol
belated happy bday———-
Ummm chat maraming girls don JOKE
Pero totoo nga marami don hehe
Yung mga kaibigan ko na naiingit sakin kasi crush nila com. head namin eh ako yung com. rap lagi ko siyang kasama