It seems like only yesterday when I was writing a blog post about Celestine's Moving Up Ceremony in April and now, here we are: saying hi to June... and July, 'coz this blog post is overdue. :)
In other parts of the world, and even in some schools in the Philippines, June means being close to the end of the school days. But for us, it's only the beginning of the term.

So it's goodbye to sleep ins and hello early mornings.

Goodbye to late night movie marathons and hello homeworks.

Basically, it's goodbye to the chill life and hello stress.

I've also done a bit of parenting stuff at school. Yep, general cleaning. That, plus waking up an hour earlier than what I'm used to. Plus cooking breakfast and making her eat quickly. Why do kids move like sloths in the morning? Plus convincing her to take a bath even if the water is cold. And dressing her up while she thinks of a few more delaying tactics. That's just some of the adjustments I've made. And it's just for one kid. If I had three, I think I would go crazy!

A month into this new routine and I am happy to report that I am doing well. I've adapted, as moms are wont to do. And I am glad that despite all of the stuff that I have to do in the morning, I am never late for work. Actually, I arrive at least fifteen minutes earlier than 8:00 AM. I'm doing well, thank you! ;)

Real life isn't perfect. Nothing ever sails smoothly forever. 

But here I am, putting up a good fight. All because I have a good girl with me and I have made a promise since Day One that I will always, ALWAYS have her back.

It's a delicate balance that moms have to make: we want to always be there for them but we also want to teach them to be independent.

There will be wrong answers during quizzes but hey, that's more reason to work twice as hard.

Now, where's that Momoland stuff and let's start dancing to Boom Boom. :)
Kids these days.

XO,

Mummy Cassie 

While waiting for the Processional, I took these photos. It was a sweltering day by the way. Summer is here! She's looking lovely and excited on these photos. She decided beforehand that she wanted braids and a butterfly headband. Her Tita Jeny did her hair. I put some light makeup on her and just dabbed a lip and cheek tint for a hint of color. I also pinned that pink ribbon corsage on her. I noticed that no one else did that so maybe it's not a thing here in Allen. But growing up in Burauen, I always had a corsage on during Recognition Days so it's a tradition. Anyway.

Getting into the first grade will be  challenge for my daughter and I promise as a mom, ka- career -in ko and pag support kay baby girl.

Go go go!

She did say that she's ready to be a Grade 1 with full conviction. Aja!

XOXO,

Carissa

Here's a clip of half of the dance routine.  Cute little things!

And the winner is...... Team ACES!

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Every experience should bring lessons and I know that, young as my daughter is, she has learned something beyond wiggling her butt or jiggling those pompoms. She has made a conscious effort to rehearse everyday, and bugged us in case we forgot. She has definitely learned a thing or two about taking instructions. And now she knows how it feels to win.

For me, I never thought I could get bleary eyed watching  a rendition of a song by Viva Hotbabes. But, here we are. :)

XO,
Mummy Cassie