Why We Love Dadu

"Dadu" is Hubby's dad. He celebrated his 68th birthday last July 13. Everybody loves Dadu and I can tell you why.

As Mamu's hubby...



• Dadu is Mamu’s #1 fan. He always makes kwento that when Mamu was still a dalaga, she looked like Helen Gamboa.
• Dadu is very sweet. After 43 years of marriage, he still never forgets to give Mamu a kiss before he leaves for work and when he gets home at the end of the day.
• Every single day, Dadu buys a copy of People’s Tonight… because it is part of Mamu’s daily read.
• Dadu is Mamu’s knight in shining armor. Nobody messes with Mamu because, for sure, Dadu will come to her rescue.
• Dadu loves Mamu unconditionally. I have been part of the family for thirteen years and I have seen how much love and loyalty he has for her.

As our Dad...



• Dadu drives all the ladies in the house (my sisters-in-law and also me when Hubby had to do fieldwork in Pampanga) to and from work.
• Dadu is our very reliable “handyman.” I tell you, he can fix almost anything there is to fix at home! Clap! Clap! Clap!
• Dadu’s ability to fix things goes beyond water leaks. Things can get really crazy at home and when they do, Dadu remains sensible. He always has the right things to say. We all listen to him. Kumbaga sa computer, siya ang aming central processing unit. =)
• Dadu is our role model. He is the epitome of goodness and selflessness.

As the Dadu of our kids...



• Dadu maintains a special bond with his grandchildren. All the kids at home look forward to playtime with Dadu.
• Dadu is the official “sumbungan ng bayan.” All kiddie quarrels are settled when he steps in. See, even our kids listen to him!

Thank you, Dadu! We always pray that you remain healthy and happy. We love you! =)

One for the Hubby

I’ve been writing a lot about my little boys that I figured it’s about time I write something about my dearest Hubby…

• Seven years older than me (still can’t imagine that when I was in sixth grade, the person destined for me was already in college… okay, okay… next bullet please because he hates the topic)
• Spends more time in the bathroom than I do
• So well-read that there are endless things to talk about when I’m with him
• Gifted with the sexiest shoulders I’ve seen
• Hates the taste and smell of chicken curry and laswa (a vegetable dish we, Ilonggos, love)
• Once upon a time, woke up in the middle of night and declared, “We’ve got… so much… powerrrrr!!!!” Then, he went back to sleep. You should have seen how shocked I was and how I couldn’t stop laughing after realizing what just happened.
• Hid behind the name “Johnny” when I wasn’t allowed to take phone calls from him (and my landlady was too d*mb to notice!)
• Looks like Romnick Sarmenta (He’ll hate me for this!)
• Sings like Jose Mari Chan (You should hear him sing “Deep in My Heart!”)
• Dances like Anjo Yllana (Kanta na lang ulit, babe! Love you!)
  

Seriously, I consider myself lucky and blessed to have Hubby in my life. Accepting his proposal to become his wife is one of the best decisions I have made.

To my Hubby, thank you…

• For holding on to “us” when I easily gave up the first time
• For the trust to give it another try
• For going to the point of no return with me
• For all the love letters you wrote and the cards you made for me
• For patiently waiting outside my class to spend the rest of the day with me
• For convincing me to try “fish balls” and “squid balls” … you were right… hindi sulit ang UP days without them
• For moving to UP so we can see each other more often
• For the quiet after-dinner walks around the academic oval
• For singing every love song for me
• For arranging almost everything for our wedding (not to mention paying for everything!)
• For standing by me through labor pains as I was about to deliver our firstborn… and our second… and our third
• For working hard to give me and the kids the comfortable life we are living right now
• For putting up with all my sumpongs
• For driving me to and from work most of the week
• For waiting patiently in the car while I stay late in the office
• For waking up during the night to adjust the A/C
• For giving me kisses in the morning when I wake up, before you leave for work, when we see each other again at the end of the day, and before we sleep
• For holding me close to sleep every night
• For the “I love yous” at the end of every text message you send (kahit pa nagsusungit ako)
• For the hugs, kisses, and “I love yous” in between
• For buying what I always say is my “dream phone” … (I know you wouldn’t spend as much for yourself. But, for me, you would.)
• For putting the kids’ and my needs (and wants) first before yours
• For being faithful to me all these years that we have been together
• For making my dream of a happy ever after come true
• For the promise of forever and for keeping it
  

You once asked me if I can handle having you around for the rest of my life… Baby, I wouldn’t want it any other way!