Sometimes, every now and then, napapatigil talaga ako with what I’m doing because I think about how fast Anika is growing. Ang bilis and she amazes us with her personality everyday.
One of the things that I always think about is alam kaya niya how much I love her. Alam kaya niya that despite being busy, she is always in my mind? Alam kaya niya that everything I’m doing now, lagi lagi may kinalaman sa kanya? And alam kaya niya that she has made me a better person since God gave her to us?
On our way to her dance class kanina, we were singing with gusto along with the songs in the Pitch Perfect soundtrack. Bigay na bigay kami. It was so much fun. If only I could freeze that scenario and video it, I would. I wanted to be reminded of these moments forever. Tuwang tuwa talaga kami mag-ina sa sarili namin kanina.
And then out of the blue, she asked me to play the song Better Place of Rachel Platten. One time kasi, in the car pa din, she heard the song. I told her that it’s one of my favorite songs. Nagustuhan siguro kaya she made me play it from my Spotify.
So I did.
She sang along and then said, “Nanay, this is making my cry.”. Ayun she was singing and the same time, tears were falling from her eyes.
ME: Is this song making you sad?
ANIKA: No, Nanay. It’s really nice. I love it.
She held my hand.
ANIKA: Can this be our song na lang? Not na the I Love You song of Barney because that’s for kids naman.
ME: Sure, sweetheart.
And then we sang along with the song. Naluha din ako. Naluluha ako ngayon just thinking about it. Here’s the lyrics of the song para makarelate kayo. The video’s at the bottom too. It’s a beautiful song and I am very touched Anika thought about me when she listened to it. I know that from now on, she will never forget me everytime she hears it <3
BETTER PLACE by Rachel Platten
It’s a better place since you came along
Since you came along
Your touch is sunlight through the trees
Your kisses are the ocean breeze
Everything’s alright when you’re with meAnd ah ah ah ah ah, you’re my favorite thing
Ah ah ah ah ah, all the love that you bring
But it feels like I’ve opened my eyes again
And the colors are golden and bright again
There’s a song in my heart, I feel like I belong
It’s a better place since you came along
It’s a better place since you came alongI see the whole world in your eyes
It’s like I’ve known you all my life
We just feel so right
So I pour my heart into your hands
It’s like you really understand
You love the way I am
And ah ah ah ah ah, you’re my favorite thing
Ah ah ah ah ah, all the happiness you bring
But it feels like I’ve opened my eyes again
And the colors are golden and bright again
And the sun paints the skies and the wind sings her song
It’s a better place since you came along
It’s a better place since you came along
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ah ah ah ah ah
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Now I’m alright, now I’m alright
Everything’s alright
Cause it feels like I’ve opened my eyes again
And the colors are golden and bright again
There’s a song in my heart, I feel like I belong
It’s a better place since you came along
It’s a better place since you came along
Hi Mommy Fleur 🙂 love reading your blog kahit di pa ko Mother ( been reading it for quite sometime na )…. Cannot help myself na hindi mag comment for this kasi it makes me smile and cry at the same time – you are so honest 🙂 Hope and pray that God will give you wisdom in everything you will do !
Thank you Lois =)
Hi! Mommy Fleur,
Nakakaiyak naman ang entry mong ito. Naalala ko tuloy si Megami ko. After scolding her, sasabihan ka nya ng “Mommy/Daddy/ Tita (her yaya) sorry po. Sesha na. Mal na mal kita. ” (Pasensya na. Mahal na mahal kita) Tapos hug. And yes you are right. Ang bilis talaga lumaki ng kids natin ano?
PS. I am now re-reading your blog from the very beginning.
Hehe =) Thank you…
Hi Mommy Fleur, i also like Rachel Platten songs, specially ung Fight Song, lakas maka anti-depression… 🙂
This is the first time I heard this song…>>> currently listening. ang ganda ng message ng song. di ako masyado familiar kay Rachel Platten,
Me too at first tapos super LSS na…
This is so sweet 🙂 You’re still young Fleur so Anika may have a sibling anytime soon 😉 I can truly relate because I have a kid too, he’s a boy and he’s my only one. He may be 24 now, but for me (and for all Moms I think), our kids will be always be our babies no matter how old they get.
Aww nice song mommy fleur thanks for sharing 🙂 ang gandang sweet memory that you shared with anika.. Nakaka touch naman..