Holidays Away From Mom & Dad

The past holiday season was like no other for me.  For the first time in my life, I didn't get to spend at least Christmas or New Year with my parents in Davao City. 

Since I am at risk of pre-term labor (2nd pregnancy), my obstetrician advised against flying so I was stuck in Manila for the holidays.  It wasn't so bad, of course, because I was still with my loving husband and daughter and my husband's relatives.  I guess the child in me still craved to spend time with my parents during the season of love, joy and peace.

On the other hand, my parents did not let me spend the holidays without their personal touch.  My mom knew that my Christmas would not be complete without her homemade ham and my dad knew that fruits would definitely remind me of home.  They sent these to me via plane cargo and reminded me that I am still their baby.