we are all ready to celebrate a major victory.
for the first time since his stay at the diliman preparatory school, first-born has earned his place at the principal‘s list. at first-born’s school, to be in the Principal’s List means each school kid has attained an average of 91+ using certain criteria given by the school.
first-born has shown great improvement in his studies. a reason that added up to his success may be was his dedication and enthusiasm in our study session every night. from an average of 88 % last quarter, he jumped to rank two with a general average of 91.119%. he is making progress in almost all academic areas. though he is having some difficulty with Language, he has high potential to see improvement soon if he would all the more continue to study hard. the way he deports himself also is something we need to discuss. 
i met his civics and culture teacher and she commended my son’s great enthusiasm for learning. she told me that first-born would speak his mind, in a very courteous manner, should he wants to clarify or ask something. he is grade 5′s best in civics and culture for the second quarter.
of all the good things happening to first-born, what i am most grateful for is his initiative to keep his classroom table clean. before, he got a great heap of mess inside his basket. now, his desk is one of the neatest tables inside the classroom.
though it might have taken years of hardworking pleas and sometimes harsh criticisms to reach such achievement, i am still very happy that first-born is growing to be a responsible young man. even at home, i could always count on him to help me with the household chores.
i may say that as parents, we are always responsible to guide our children through our encouragement and clear signs of what we expect from them. these encouragements though would be futile if we never allow them to be heard and voice out as well their wants and ideas. so to my dear first-born, your mama is trying her very best to be the loving and supportive mother to all three of you. i am trying very hard not to be overly critical and avoid inconsistency because it has always been my prayer that you grow up not undervaluing yourselves. first-born, you have the potential to fly and go place. and i am here, beneath your wings.
