Personal and Family
The Rain Fell But It Was One Joyful Day
I was just talking about summer and how we all loved the warm sun and the warm season that goes with it. But yesterday finally augured in the rainy season, for it had been raining for more than a couple of days straight since then, and if rain would fall with that kind of consistency, and it happens to be May, then it’d be for sure that the rainy season had finally arrived.
It was my second child’s birthday yesterday and we had planned to celebrate it by bathing at the pool, which we did in the afternoon. And it was also the birthday of Ilana, the very lovely and very cute daughter of my close friend Michael Lopez and Dra. Leileen Lopez, and it was celebrated at the La Vista Beach Resort and my kids were quite excited to hit the beach as early as the sun appeared in the morning.
When we arrived at La Vista, the weather was still in drizzle, as it was all morning. I was hoping that the sun might come up later in the day, but it didn’t. The rain fell but Sep-Sep, Beng-Beng, Bobi and Bebet suited up to their swimming trunks and bathing suit and got themselves all wet. It was raining, but it was so fun yesterday. The rain may fall, but joy is still in season.
Happy Birthday to my son Yves and to lovely Ilana Lopez.
By the way, before we went to the beach resort, we had to stopped by the new and sparkling Southway Mall in the middle of downtown, the only shopping store in town with a covered parking space that even if it was raining, it would still be convenient to shop. The kids and me were a bit in discussion on what type of toy we would buy Ilana as her birthday gift and for nearly half an hour there, we couldn’t meet at an agreement. I told them that Ilana was a girl and them three boys wouldn’t really know what a little girl wants.
Of course, my youngest daughter Bebet wouldn’t be able to speak just as eloquently yet that I didn’t consult her at all. But I was thinking what Bebet had always wanted to play with often and I have observed how little girls enjoyed so much playing with quaint little kitchen sets (aside from dolls and playhouses), pretending to cook and serve. There were quite a number of times that I had to pretend drinking something from empty little cups served by Bebet and I would go ‘Huhmm’ that was a very delicious tea, when in fact it was only air I took in, and Bebet would giggle often by those pretensions.
I hope Ilana would enjoy her kitchen set so well and serve her dad those very fine imaginary teas.
lary dela vega Says —
The rainy season is truly coming bro. So fatherly of you to bring your kids in parties, happy birthday to your son to, how old is he by the way.
Made on May 9, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
Major Tom Says —
To Lary: Thanks for the greetings lary, Yves, my second child is now eight years old and he’s gonna be in Grade 2 this coming school opening in June.
Made on May 9, 2008 @ 9:10 pm
pining Says —
birthday greetings to your son Yves
well, it seems rainy season is on it’s way there, while we’re basking in the sunshine here (don’t know how long it’ll last though)
oh, I’m sure Llana would enjoy the kitchen set, my two year old loves his, he likes pretending his having a cuppa tea
Made on May 9, 2008 @ 9:29 pm
bw Says —
I love that drizzle while taking a dip at the beach
Looks like you had a fun day with the brood bro
Made on May 9, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
donG hO Says —
rain has diturbed the aliwan festival but in one way i like it because the trees and plants need it. send my belated greetings to your son yves and to llana.
assume you are drinking… i also like doing that to my nephew.
Made on May 9, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
bingskee Says —
little kitchen sets! i love those. reminds me of those cute little toys i once bought for Kay. the little girl will love it.
Made on May 9, 2008 @ 11:52 pm
Haze Says —
Happy Birthday to all the celebrants
!
I would really like my kids to experience getting all wet under the rain in the gentle and warm water of our beaches and pools. This is one of my childhood souvenirs that I want them to explore, the ABSOLUTE FUN ! During summer the Mediterranean sea water temperature could be 15 to 20 °C, brrrr! It’s too cold for a Filipina like me
! I am used to 30°C and could stay all night 
!
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 12:30 am
Major Tom Says —
To pining: Thanks. Oh, he must so expert now in his tea preparation; it’s a ritual somehow that is beautiful to look at.
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 8:02 am
Major Tom Says —
To bw: I did bro and to think, we can’t do this as often as we want nowadays, as I am more busy at work now. But it gets more fun and joyful when we go out less often as that, like every moment should matter.
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 8:04 am
Major Tom Says —
To dong HO : Actually I like drinking tea when someone serves them like in a tea ceremony. Me and a friend use to fancy those tea ceremony, complete with incense in the air, and a genuine tea set. But drinking tea by myself is not that fun at all, I’d rather drink coffee.
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 8:07 am
Major Tom Says —
To bingskee: I do hope so well. And Ilana would be often busy serving tea to his dad.
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 8:08 am
Major Tom Says —
To Haze: Thanks. Now, that’s real cold, like bathing in ice water. When it’s raining, the sea water actually becomes warmer, just like at night, as I observed during one of those nightswimmings I had before. But once one gets out of the water, that’s where the rattling begins, and cold creeps in so much that I often shiveled.
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 8:10 am
annamanila Says —
How true. The rains may fall but will not necessarily rain out a birthday event.
I can imagine the citizen on mars sipping sipping imaginary tea with from tiny cups with lots of flair. Your girl’s memories will be made up of such as this.
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 9:11 am
tutubi Says —
i love rain in the summertime. puts away the heat and sometimes the stench created by pasaway people with incontinence
Made on May 10, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
Major Tom Says —
To annamanila: And I have to eat some imaginary bread too. It’s sort of a ritual, when we fathers and mothers play with our children, precious moments they are.
Made on May 11, 2008 @ 6:43 am
Major Tom Says —
To tutubi: Ha..ha…it does? It surely takes away the heat off the sunny season. But it’s rainy season now, it’s as cold as the Arctic over here right now.
Made on May 11, 2008 @ 6:45 am
Panaderos Says —
I’m pretty sure you’ll be enjoying a lot of happy moments sipping tea with your little girl.
Made on May 11, 2008 @ 9:05 am
Major Tom Says —
To Panaderos: I certainly would bro for she is still a sweet four years old and she’d be playing more games with little kitchen or dining sets.
Made on May 11, 2008 @ 9:23 am
Toe Says —
I remember when I was a kid, I loved to go swimming in the pool or in the beach when it was raining. I feel that I was tricking the rain because I was already wet. I remember though the joke was… “Wag kang mags-swimming dahil umuulan… baka ka mabasa.”
Happy Birthday to Yves and Llana!
BTW, I love your kids’ names.
Made on May 14, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
Major Tom Says —
To Toe: Ha..Ha..that was very funny. The seawater could really be so warn when teh weather is dimmy, just like at night. Very fun that way.
Made on May 14, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Jayred Says —
I’ve always loved those kiddie kitchen sets! Good choice, Major Tom.
Belated Happy Birthday to your son.
I miss playing in the rain. I used to do that when I was a little girl…in my Mom’s garden.
Made on May 14, 2008 @ 4:03 pm