Family First...

Pool Area.  Park Inn.

I grew up believing that family takes precedence over anything and everything.  Family first.  That has been my principle, and that is the principle I want my kids to learn and remember.  I am thankful that my husband also believes in this principle.

As with the majority of parents out there, my husband and I are both working parents.  Hence, it's a bit tricky when it comes to sticking with this principle.  But through the years, we have managed to abide by this principle.  He's out with his friends, I am at home with the twins.  When I am out with my friends, he is at home with the kids.  When they have to visit the pediatrician, we both go with them unless one of us needs to be somewhere.  We both scoured Davao for a school to send them to.  We interviewed schools and sat together with school heads.  We pick them up together, unless again one of us needs to be somewhere else.  Our lives have revolved into making sure that our kids understand that although Papa or Mama has to work for their future, Papa or Mama will always be there no matter what happens.

So last week, my husband and I both had to work for the elections.  He was gone for one week, while I was gone for two days.  Despite the fact that we were not at home, I made sure that the twins understood where we both were, what we were doing, when I am expected to be home and that they can call me anytime (of course, through their yaya).  I would call them from time to time to check on them in the morning, call them again in the evening to ask about their homework and to bid them good night.  Since my husband left earlier than me, we would Facetime (I just love technology!)  just so the kids can talk to him.

Now on the subject of homework, my husband and I make sure that we are there when it's time to study.  When I am not there, he is there.  When he is not there, I am there.  But normally, we're both there to supervise them when they're studying.  I never relegated this task to anyone (except only during the election week since we were both away).  I would not want my kids tutored by somebody else.  I want them tutored by us.  My mother did that when my brother and I were still young.  Hence, that's what we are doing now.

So after sleepless nights and nights far away from the twins, we finally had the chance to spend quality time together.  Thank you to Park Inn- Davao.  Yes we work, but yes, we also know how to step back and unwind with the kids.

Family first..

Goofing around, and feeling like a boss!