Quote About Son Growing Up Mga Nobela at Kwento

“Being a parent isn’t about making perfect decisions, Adrian. Your father was nowhere near perfect raising you but look at you now. It’s about being there—especially when it’s hard. You missed the beginning. Don’t miss what comes next.” “But I’m not good at this,” I confessed. “I don’t know what kind of father I’m supposed to be.” “You’ll learn,” she smiled. “Just love him. The rest follows." "Nana..." I placed my head on her legs. Hinaplos niya ang buhok ko. "You're a grown man, apo. I believe you'll never make the same mistake again and I'll be waiting for you to bring your son and his mother back to this house."

"I am planning to move in Italy Papa, with my son." "Marion?" Nakita niya ang pagkabigla ng kanyang ama-amahan ng marinig ang naiisip niyang plano para sa kanilang anak. "N-napagisipan mo ba ito ng mabuti?" Tumango naman siya sa matanda "Yes Papa, Don't get me wrong, I am always grateful that you raised me well but I think I need to stand on my own. I need to think about what's best for my son in the future." Sagot naman nito na waring pinapapaalam niya sa matanda na kailangan niyang magkaroon ng plano sa buhay kung sakali mang matuloy ang kanilang paghihiwalay ni Duncan.

Ramdam niya ang pamamasa ng mga mata habang ginagawa iyon. How come his son grew up so fast? And Jacob even understands everything that was happening around him. Pati na ang tungkol sa kanila ni Stephanie. Alam nitong hindi na mabubuo pang muli ang pamilya nila, but he accepted it wholeheartedly. “Don’t worry, son. I’ll do everything to get her back,” madamdaming turan niya.

Naikwento ko din sa kanya ang tungkol kina Jacob at Jenny. “Talaga anak, mabuti naman at may mga kaibigan ka na kaagad sa unang araw mo sa school. Alam kung naninibago ka pero malalampasan mo din iyan. Laban lang anak, gusto ko maging successful ka in the future.” Ang sabi sa akin nang dad ko. Na encourage naman ako sa mga sinabi niya kaya naman na inspire pa ako nang husto. Saka ko muna isipin kung anong gusto ko na course pag malapit na ako sa college pero for now enjoy muna ako sa childhood stage ko.

Tumawa syang muli, tawa naman nang tawa to. "You're cute and funny. Masanay ka na don kasi hangga't dito ka ZGC nagtatrabaho, dun ka titira. Malaking kabawasan yon sa bayarin mo. Makakapag-ipon ka para sa future nyo ni Junior", napahinto ako sa kanyang saad. Paanong?... tiningnan ko sya nang buong pagtataka. "What? you mentioned that you have a son. So I assume he is a junior. Why, tsumamba ba ako?",

"Ayaw raw po ng Daddy niya na hindi siya nag-eexcel sa klase." ‎"Because that’s what he’s believed his entire life. To him, having an achiever son is also an achievement to him,” Grandpa Faustino said sadly. "Sa tingin niya, kung hindi matalino ang magiging anak niya, ikakahiya siya ng buong angkan. All his life, he only thought about his responsibilities, his son’s future, his achievements, and his legacy. He was under so much pressure that he eventually lost himself.” ‎

"At, anak, hindi minamadali ang mga bagay-bagay. Kagaya ng halaman, kung gusto mo itong mabuhay at lumago, hindi mo ito ikukulong sa kwarto. Bagkus, paaarawan mo sa labas at hayaan mong diligan ng ulan." Napangiti ako sa sinabi niya. Tama talagang si mama ang kinausap ko ngayong gabi. Ang dami kong napupulot sa kaniya. "Anak, if you love him, let him grow." Iyon ang huli niyang sinabi bago niya putulin ang linya. Tumatak iyon sa aking isip kasama ng mga salitang binitawan sa akin ni lola kanina.

The burden of responsibility. The weight of power. I had carried it my entire life. “You’ll learn something most people don’t,” I told him. “What’s that?” “That being strong doesn’t mean winning every time.” He looked at me differently then. Not like a son seeking comfort. But like a man understanding another man. “Thanks, Dad.” When he left, the house felt quieter than ever. Three sons. Three men. Each carrying their own world. And I was no longer the center of it.

Hindi ko naman kasi alam kung tungkol saan ang pag-uusapan namin kaya hindi ko mapigilang kabahan. "How are you, Paz? I hope you like the house that my son gave to your family. Hindi ko na mabilang kung ilang beses kong binalak na pigilan si Zionn na huwag na kayong paalisin sa tinitirhan niyo but he's really determined to build another business in that place..." paliwanag nito. Napansin ko rin na habang nagku-kuwento ito tungkol sa anak ay bakas sa mukha at mata nito ang labis na paghanga. Who wouldn't be proud?

Nagtama rin bigla ang mga mata namin. "Anong anak 'yung pinagsasasabi mo? I'm just learning, okay? Tsaka anong kalaro? Tatlo na nga silang sabay-sabay na lumabas at sabay-sabay ding lalaki, kukulangin pa ba sila sa kalaro?" Tumawa s'ya. But suddenly, his voice filled with a quiet pride, a pride that belied the weight of the responsibility he carried. "I'm learning to be a father. Although, I'm still not sure how I'm going to teach them to play catch. Maybe I'll just have to settle for teaching them to play with their toys."