Yey it's Friday! Looking forward to weekend because of Daddy A's birthday! That would be tomorrow. With that we will be busy tonight to prepare something for his birthday salo-salo tomorrow. That's has been our tradition every year at work, and Daddy A and I don't just buy food, we cook and prepare it. So it's very special. *wink*
Anyway, that's another story to tell next time. Since it's Friday, let's have a flashback. I saw this photo while I was browsing for photos I needed for a campaign.
It's our little boy singing his heart out when he was practicing for his first singing competition almost 2 years ago. He was very serious while holding a small microphone. Speaking of microphone, I want to buy one so Matthew can practice singing at home. Who knows, years from now he will be using a Audio Technica 40 Series Microphones to record his first song. But I always forgot to look for a good one when we are at the mall. I must list it down so next time I won't forget to buy.
Matthew was chosen to represent their school to the APRISM Singing Contest (Pre-Elementary Level). The contest was held last October 9. So this is a super late post, hehe. But it's better late than never right? So let me share how that day went.
Since it's a regular work day, Daddy and I took a leave from work to witness Matthew Andrei's very best school competition. We went to the venue earlier so we can relax first. Yes, mas tensionado kami kaysa sa bulilit (we were more nervous than the little one). We were in full force to support our Matthew Andrei.
Our nervousness doubled when we entered the venue.
We picked up his number, which is 7, and he seated in front along with the other contestants. I was so nervous that I forgot to take photos of the other contestants.
I was relaxed a little when the contest starts, and the little kids sang one by one. I actually thought Matthew will compete with amateur singing contestants, but I was wrong. Since it was Pre-Elem level, most of the contestants are small kids who can sing to a right tune but not necessarily can sing like Charice P. or Sarah G. Some are bulol pa so that made us feel a little comfortable (but still nervous!).
Anyway, when Matthew was called to go up stage, my heart was pounding so hard and loud that I can actually hear it, hehe. I fear that he will refuse to sing but when the song (Kung Hindi Ikaw) played, he sang...
If you notice in the first part, he sang ahead of the tune. Maybe he was nervous too because his voice was low and he just stand still. His behavior was the opposite when we were just practicing. He did good in the last part though and please don't mind the stage mother's voice on the back ground. Haha!
Surprisingly, he behaved well all throughout the contest. Before the announcement of winners, each was given a certificate of participation. And look at our little boy, he's back in his usual happy self. I wonder if he's nervous too during the competition, hehe.
He's so proud of his certificate. But he noticed it has no name so he asked his teacher why, haha.
His teacher said, they will write his name in school na lang.
Even though he didn't get any place, the fact that he carried his self well in front of many people is more than enough to make us proud. For a 4-year old to memorized an entire song and to sing in a right tune is already an achievement. So this is a call for a celebration right?
And a bonus picture with KathNiel.
Next year, he will join the contest again (as per his teachers). With that, we need start to practice him and I told Daddy we must buy him a microphone or a Magic Sing. We'll see...
The truth is we never expect him to have such talent. No one is a singer in the family. Also, joining such competition ise really stressful and requires time and resources. But if this will be the path he will choose in the future then we will support him all the way. Provided that his studies will not be compromised.
So that's it. Next time, I will share his dancing video naman during their school foundation day. I know this is just the beginning. Way to go for our little boy :)
Are you also a busy mom/dad attending your kids activities?
Rainy morning everyone! Another typhoon is visiting our country today. It's raining so hard here since last night and one of the river going to our work is almost overflowing. The government had already announced that there's no work for all government employees including here in Bulacan. But since we are working in a private company, it's under the discretion of the company. That's why we are here reporting for work for there's no announcement yet. Let's us pray that the heavy rain will stop soon because there are many places already in flood.
Anyway, on the brighter side, I would like to share a good news to you. Remember the video of Matthew singing Kung Hindi Ikaw? There's no doubt, our little boy loves to sing. Because of that his teacher is urging him to join an inter-school singing contest.
The other night, when Daddy was paying his PE uniform, a teacher said Matthew's teacher has something to tell us. Daddy was nervous thinking Matthew had done wrong. Then he announced that they want Matthew to join an inter-school singing contest. Actually Daddy can't believe it and he's laughing when he's telling me about it.
Yey, it's Saturday again! Just like you, I always look forward to weekends. Though we really don't do special things during those two days, just spending quality time with our family is more than enough for me to say "I love weekends!" I bet you too!
Anyways, last night while I am busy crocheting, Daddy came inside our bedroom with our manicure/pedicure kit. Seeing that kit reminds me of my aching toe fingers. And so I ask him if he can clean mine after he's done with his toe finger nails. Of course, he can never say no and he clean Matt's too.
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