Sweet Sixteen

Posted on March 19, 2007
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&Today is Angela’s 16th birthday!

Happy Birthday Chato (as we fondly call her). Chato is child no. 5 of 7, and daughter no. 2 of 3. She is also a middle child (for me, any child between the eldest and youngest is a middle child).

Chato is independent, responsible and dependable. She has never been angry, she has never even upset me. I can go on and on saying all good things about her not because today is her special day, but because it’s true. She has a big heart for everyone. I have written this poem for her, which I am sharing with you.

you are sweet sixteen
a little girl no more
a big girl not yet
slightly in between maybe
just be yourself
keep the smile
the merry laughter
thoughts that tickle you pink
secrets that make you blush
daydreams galore
pensive moods, giggles
theater, proms, movies
ribbons and curls
trinkets, make up, perfume
tiara and brattz

savour precious moments
with friends, special friends
and best friends
cherish each passing day
with siblings, mom and dad
mommylola, too
shun them who make you cry
forget them who hurt you
you are liked, you are loved
forever in my heart
happy birthday, chato
my sweet sixteen!

We celebrated Chato’s special day at The Old Spaghetti House (TOSH) in Katipunan, one day ahead because her birthday is the start of her final exams week. TOSH continues to be one of the family’s favorite hang out, best for their pasta and desserts.

Chato’s birthday celebration didn’t end last night, she promised her classmates that she would treat them for movies and snacks at Eastwood on Tuesday, then her siblings on Wednesday.

And today morning, thanks to Max’s—they are launching their Power Breakfasts—we will be having a free meal. Max’s has distributed coupons for free breakfast during the launch, fro 7 am to 10 am, in any of their branches. These coupons were distributed to bloggers—oh, the perks. J Angelo’s wrote about it here.

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Comments

30 Responses to “Sweet Sixteen”

dimaks on March 19th, 2007 3:32 am

wow, greetings to her.. more blessings .success.
vic on March 19th, 2007 4:30 am

Big lovely family you have, sexy mom and greetings to the sweet sixteen.

Last July, we have the honour to host the 16 th of our niece, the youngest of our youngest sister and also that was her first trip out of U.S. since arriving in Dec 2005.

For party, we had a barbecue in our backyard and a lot of “Kasimanwas” for guests and the Birthday girl went back to Northern California with her own laptop to do her blogging. (she has me started not only blogging but the internet).
myepinoy on March 19th, 2007 5:33 am

Happy 16th birthday to your lovely daughter Angela.

The photos here remind me of my family back home, one big happy family.
KK on March 19th, 2007 5:46 am

Happy Birthday to your Angela!

Ah Sweet Sixteen :).
pining on March 19th, 2007 7:57 am

Happy sweet sixteen Angela
Here’s to a great life ahead
rhodora on March 19th, 2007 8:22 am

Happy Birthday, Angela!

Big, happy family! I can imagine how it is in your house when everyone’s home.. hehehe…
Kyels on March 19th, 2007 9:05 am

Happy Birthday to Angela!

(:
Gina on March 19th, 2007 10:51 am

“You’re 16, you’re beautiful….and your Dine’s!” =)

Birthday wishes go to your pretty daughter Angela!

Lovely family you have there, Dine!
zeroimpact on March 19th, 2007 11:10 am

Happy belated birthday Angela

It must have been quite a celebration there
ann on March 19th, 2007 1:25 pm

Happy birthday to your sweet Angela. All your kids are beautiful.
ghee on March 19th, 2007 2:27 pm

sweet sixteen!!she really looks sweet and deserve this from you

happy happy Birthday to Angela!

have a great week ahead,Dine!
verns on March 19th, 2007 3:07 pm

happy birthday to Angela! Sounds like a perfect daughter
aCey on March 19th, 2007 3:24 pm

hey, sexy mom! you’re a very sweet mum. you have lucky kids!
sesame on March 19th, 2007 3:40 pm

That’s a really nice poem you wrote for your daughter. All your kids are really lucky Sexy Mom! I don’t know how you do it, but your family is real big, but all of them look real happy together.
Lazarus on March 19th, 2007 5:26 pm

Happy birthday Angela! Sweet sixteen!
jhay on March 19th, 2007 6:20 pm

Maligayang kaarawan kay Angela!
Max’s Free Breakfast Day: Disappointing » The J Spot on March 19th, 2007 7:25 pm

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haze on March 19th, 2007 8:21 pm

Wow Happy sweet 16th Birthday to Angela ! Wishing her good health, happy life and more blessings to come her way !

Great poem & yet a wonderful presents to your daughter! I see beautiful family and it’s always nice to see one ! Have a nice day !
rHo on March 19th, 2007 8:34 pm

happy birthday!! wish her the best of everything…
annamanila on March 19th, 2007 10:12 pm

Happy birthday to Angela, apple of sexy mom’s eyes! May your life be as charming and lovely as you.
Max’s Power Breakfast - A Review | The D Spot on March 19th, 2007 11:51 pm

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Rach on March 20th, 2007 8:00 am

Hello Dine. Belated Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter Angela. It’s a beautiful poem and I’m sure she willl cherish it forever.

Glad you had a wonderful celebration. We like eating at TOSH too. Too bad the branch at Festival Mall in Alabang closed.

Thanks for sharing those great photos of family bonding. Take care!
sexy mom on March 20th, 2007 8:31 am

dear friends,

angela and i would like to thank you all for the best wishes and your wonderful thoughts. they’re much appreciated; yes, she is tickled pink

pardon me, i have been very busy the past few days that i was not able to respond to your comments. but be assured that i have been visiting your sites regularly, and they give me some moments of rest and fun.

sexy mom
nao on March 20th, 2007 5:59 pm

awwwwhhh.. she’s so pretty! belated happy birthday sa kanya tita Dine (blowing kisses, mwah!)
niceheart on March 20th, 2007 9:53 pm

Happy sweet sixteen to your girl. You have a very beautiful family, sexymom.
Shari on March 23rd, 2007 5:10 am

Awww…I missed her birthday. Please greet her a happy belated birthday for me! =) Ahh, should’ve tried TOSH last week. Tsk.

Hmp, I wonder why I never got a coupon from Max’s. ^_
Sexy Mom on March 23rd, 2007 1:20 pm

@thanks, dear friends, my answer to your comments are found in another post My Apologies, and Thanks

@shari – thanks for the belated greetings. TOSH is great. as to coupon, hwag ka worry, super sikat ka na ngayon, you will receive a lot of them!!
tatiannna on April 3rd, 2007 12:05 pm

happy b-day and many more to come

sexy mom: thanks, Tatianna!
Ken on September 8th, 2007 6:54 pm

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