Dear Jaco,

For your first Pangaluluwa (like Halloween in the Philippines, and we just learned about that too!), I had to research well because you were asked to be Filipino mythical creatures. You were Santelmo (St. Elmo's Fire), that ball of fire that chases people. Considering your costume's main parts were recycled from Zorro, and that I sewed the fiery part BY HAND, i think you looked really cool!

Love,

Nanay.

Dear Jaco,

This was maybe your second Show and Tell in Raya (the first one was about your name, sadly we don't have pictures. That was a really good one), about Spain, if I remember correctly.

I love preparing for Show and Tell with you.

Love,
Nanay

Dear Jaco,

In your new school (The Raya School) reading and celebrating books is very important. Hence, we celebrate National Children's Book Day with costumes. We picked Kas of Ang Barumbadong Bus, I was actually hesitant--the bus was a drunk! Hahaha but then, I always dreamed of making a wearable vehicle :)))

May you always value and celebrate books! Happy NCBD!

Love, N

Dear Jaco,

It's your first day in Raya. We're excited (so were you) yet a bit scared too because it was the first time you'll be going to school without me around (as a teacher). Your shoes look great, so is the uniform on you. I can't believe how fast this is all happening!

I hope you love your new school. :) And I wish you'll always look forward to new things and new learning.

Love,
Nanay

Dear J,

Your first time at the beach is for Mamu's birthday. You didn't like the sand first but you warmed up to it, I think. I hope, unlike me, you get to love the beach. I hear you catch good sunrises and sunsets there. :)

Love, N

 

  



Dear Jaco,

It's Moving Up Day! You still have preschool but you're done with Gymboree, at least. Despite not having to pay much for you to attend play school before preschool, I'd say it was worth it. You learned a lot from Gymboree Preschool, not just how to count and read and write but how to love learning, to be curious, to ask questions and follow directions, to make friends and whole lot more. We're so proud of you!

Love,
Nanay