Infanticipation
Miko, it could be argued, possesses the most creative mind among us. Looking back, I guess it shouldn't be surprising that, one evening in mid-1996, he became the first to announce that he will soon be a father.
It was a real shock to those present, as exemplified by Philip's exclaimation of "Hindi ka na virgin?!"
That was about nine years ago, and the child is now a tall and strapping individual who seems to prefer soccer to basketball. Oh well.
Others among us have had the blessing of children since then. The intense astonishment has dimmed with time, and that has only served to highlight the sparkle of excitement and joy we feel for our expectant friends.
Such the joy we feel for as for Rjay and Leslie.
"Sana lalake anak ko." said Rjay. "Kapag lalake anak ko, magpapa-inom ako."
"Kung babae, ok din. Kaya lang, kawawa siya sa akin. Alam ko lahat ng kalokohan ng lalake."
Parenthood can truly be a wonder, such as how the saying that daughters are a father's punishment for being a man can at times seem so wonderfully suitable.
There is nothing like the thought of a child that can give us all something to look forward to, as Philip pointed out. "Maganda si Leslie. Maganda magiging anak niyo na babae. Maputi. Kapag Grade 5 na iyan...."
Add to all of that the fact that we've known each other as children. And we can remain children still, eager and open to what the next day may bring, and what fun to have with our friends.
We all do eagerly await the newest member of our family. And we'd love to be involved in anyway we can.
"Kapag babae,” Philip solemnly promised, “kami ni Miko magpapa-inom."
It was a real shock to those present, as exemplified by Philip's exclaimation of "Hindi ka na virgin?!"
That was about nine years ago, and the child is now a tall and strapping individual who seems to prefer soccer to basketball. Oh well.
Others among us have had the blessing of children since then. The intense astonishment has dimmed with time, and that has only served to highlight the sparkle of excitement and joy we feel for our expectant friends.
Such the joy we feel for as for Rjay and Leslie.
"Sana lalake anak ko." said Rjay. "Kapag lalake anak ko, magpapa-inom ako."
"Kung babae, ok din. Kaya lang, kawawa siya sa akin. Alam ko lahat ng kalokohan ng lalake."
Parenthood can truly be a wonder, such as how the saying that daughters are a father's punishment for being a man can at times seem so wonderfully suitable.
There is nothing like the thought of a child that can give us all something to look forward to, as Philip pointed out. "Maganda si Leslie. Maganda magiging anak niyo na babae. Maputi. Kapag Grade 5 na iyan...."
Add to all of that the fact that we've known each other as children. And we can remain children still, eager and open to what the next day may bring, and what fun to have with our friends.
We all do eagerly await the newest member of our family. And we'd love to be involved in anyway we can.
"Kapag babae,” Philip solemnly promised, “kami ni Miko magpapa-inom."
posted by Hobbes at 12:17 AM
5 Comments:
Bob's talking about kids.
Sara will be thrilled!
Thrilled? Or freaked out? ;-)
Tang ina. You know we're getting old when our jokes move into DOM territory already. :-P
I just watched something on MTV where Amanda Bynes said that she really likes listening to Gwen Stefani. She went on and said that she loved No Doubt since she was baby.
Don't bother getting started on feeling old anymore.
Hmm...and TC says she's likely to be the next Lindsay Lohan...this is entering the realm of the frightening.
To quote some guy with the same tastes: "That's what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age."
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