Firsts

The first time Cerise walked (as in walk, without holding on to anything) was last feb6, which, incidentally, is our 2nd year anniversary (me and my hubby as bf-gf). The uttering of real words soon followed (when I say real words, I mean real words. not mere mumblings like dada…) on feb14, which, as we all know, is valentine's day and the anniversary of my beloved sorority.

She has learned numerous things already. She knows how to kiss, give flying kisses, (the occasional) hug, salute, wipe her mouth. It's really amazing to look at her when she's learning new things. Sometimes it's funny and oftentimes it's adorable.

Just this afternoon, we bought her her first ever swimsuit. We thought it was about time since lola bought her a plastic swimming pool (miniature version). We can see that she really loves the water and she can spend a pretty long time in that pool. She would cry out loud when we try to get her out of it. Also, last weekend, we bought her a coloring book and crayons, which she ended up chewing and throwing at us. What should we buy her next??

I Call You Sister

     We have gone through the same rites of passage that serve as our common bond. We share a common history with those who came before us and those who will follow. We are one in a noble task, a struggle for the propagation of our ideals.

     I call you sister because I think of you as an equal. In times of trials you have stood by me, and you can expect the same of me. I will not invoke sisterhood if it will prejudice your position. I will not do anything that will break faith. We have entered into a covenant.

      I call you sister because I am responsible for you as you are responsible for me. As we go through life, we seek not only to get established along the same principles. We go on to weigh occurring events, as each collective experience tempers our idealism.

     I call you sister because it gives me a sense of pride to call you so. On my part, I will strive to be worthy to be called your sister.