Daddy & Daddy

Daddy Alvin is now officially an attorney-at-law.

This morning, he signed his name on the Supreme Court's official roll of attorneys. That's the final step in marking the first of his days as a lawyer. Of course, the entire process is recorded through stills taken by, ehem, his official photographer.

The event would have been more memorable, not that it wasn't, had we not ended yesterday with a spat that spilled over to this morning. Actually, I think it was just me fuming. He's been reconciliatory since bedtime.

And what, you might ask, was the reason behind World War 3?

He didn't want to drive to his signing date with the Supreme Court while I didn't want to commute. It sounds petty, but with my ability to make Mt. Everest from a mound of dirt, that was exactly what happened. I even lost sleep over it.

I was angry until the point when we were waiting at the Supreme Court's third floor corridor, sitting on filthy plastic chairs that should have no place in such an august insitution. Then came the time to start taking photos.

Daddy Alvin looked strangely dashing in the Onesimus barong he wore on our wedding day. He smiled, made faces and was funny and I, like the wuss that I am, just caved. And we were OK after that.

Where was Laila during all the action?

Last night as we were settling down to bed, Daddy Alvin told her 'Galit Mommy ke Daddy.' Instead of showing concern, I saw her eyebrows perk up in the dark. She egged me on: 'Mummy, galitan mo Daddy.' Heehee my personal cheering squad.

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I wished Laila was with us at the Supreme Court. Some other lawyers brought their own kids to the signing ceremony. One boy was just as old as Laila. She should be part of this important part of her Daddy's life.

We couldn't bring her along because Daddy Alvin and I still had to go to work afterward. Such a shame. Would she mind, when she's older and understands better, that we left her home on such an important day?

Laila, don't take it against us. Mommy's just gone on too many leaves recently and taking another unscheduled day off today feels wrong. And Daddy has to go to the office too. Sorry for tonight as well. We'll be coming home late. Daddy Alvin and I are going on a date.

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The doctor diagnosed Lolo Intoy as having kidney complications from his diabetes. They caught it early so it's easily manageable through medication. Lolo just has to strictly take his meds. I hope he follows doctor's orders.

Ate said he got into a mild argument with the doctor that ended with the doc advising him to stop getting checked up totally if he isn't prepared to fully comply with the doctor's orders. Once outside the clinic, Daddy said the doctor--a specialist in diabetes--was masungit.

Daddy's so stubburn. I think I get it from him.