feedbacks...

can be biased when it comes from someone related or dear to you. but when it's given by a complete stranger, it's something else.

it was last night when jude attended their high school reunion in edsa shangri-la hotel. while the daddy was having a shindig, the little boy and i passed time inside sm megamall. i tried to shop but iñigo was not to keen on looking at ladies clothing or accessories. it was already past 8 p.m. when my tummy groaned and a pang of hunger hit me, so i along with iñigo who was still full from his last snack looked for a place to eat. iñigo was tugging me to a jollibee outlet but i was able to outsmart him and we landed in max's.

we just sat down when an old lady, which i think is already in her 60's since she and her husband presented their senior citizen cards upon paying their bill, asked me on how old the little boy is, and i promptly answered, "two po". she nodded with a smile and went back to her own business. their table was adjacent to ours and i was able to see her glancing at iñigo from time to time. meanwhile, iñigo was in his usual self--bubbly and talkative--while heartily eating his meal.

after a while, i saw the old couple stood up from their chairs and left their table. but before they head on to the door, the old lady stopped in front of our table, caught my attention ,and said, "nakakatuwa naman s'ya, he's a very smart boy".

i didn't have any idea on what made her say that but still, her comment was a music to my ears. i responded with a smile and a "thank you"... thank you for telling me that my son is very smart... for implying that i'm doing a good job in raising him... and most of all, thank you for validating that my way of raising him is not at all bad, as some people (i won't tell, hehe) either questioned it or just passed it off without acknowledging.

i just hope the old lady didn't hear what iñigo said shortly after she left our table: "mommy, manang there..." =D

iñigo at the lobby of edsa shangri-la hotel before we left for home