Wednesday, January 02, 2013

As Time Goes By


Family is not an important thing. It's everything. – Michael J. Fox

We’re a small family. I’ve got a brother, a sister, two in-laws and six nieces and nephews. If a family reunion occurs in the future, ours will fit in a one long table by the side instead of renting the whole restaurant like other family reunions do.

There’s always a disadvantage when you seldom see your family. You’re always surprised at how the children have grown. I once wanted to buy a Barbie doll for my niece only to be reminded by my wife that she’s already in high school and doesn’t play with dolls anymore. In my mind the memory of them gathering around me while I distribute chocolates and other goodies is still fresh. It seems like only yesterday when they’re all cute and cuddly:


When I saw the "group" picture of my eldest nephew's wedding, I was a little bit homesick.


Everyone was there except me and my own family. Looking at it, I realized how time flew fast.

I miss you all!

9 comments:

  1. Ahhh. I hear you bro. I have nieces and nephews abroad too and I only see them in photos in FB. I fondly recall them to be as those cheerful grade schoolers but now they are taller and bigger than me :) Happy New Year.

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    1. You come to realize how "temporary" we are in this world. : )

      Happy New too, Oman.

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  2. Oh yeah, time just fly by. This is why we need to cherish every moment we have with them, before you know it, they'd be raising their own families and you only get to see them on reunions.

    Happy New Year.

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    1. You know what, PhotoCache, I kiss and hug my daughter every chance I get. Time will come when she no longer want to be hug and kissed, especially aroung other people.

      Happy New Year to you and your family. : )

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    2. We are in the same boat. At least u go home every year with free air fare.

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  3. There is that time now when the son doesn't even want me hugging him in front of his schoolmates now. Very sad, but then again, that time comes. I'm hugging my daughter tight every chance I get.

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    1. hehehe... we also pass that phase, sheng. Nahihiya tayong kasama ang ating magulang. : )

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  4. Although in spirit, Bro, you were all there to celebrate along with us.

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  5. hahaha! pareho tayo. i used to buy kiddie books for my inaanaks only to be reminded they're in high school na.

    time flies. fast.

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