I’m a mom of two adult kids, and perhaps at that stage in life when simple things can get too complicated, depending on hormone surges and mood swings. I sometimes wish I have the attributes of children – pure, worry free and always cheerful! I love to be around them.

a bundle of joy!

a bundle of joy!

So I got too excited when I was visited by my “little friends”, Darryl, Thea and Lien, my special guests on Christmas Day! And why not? It’s not always that kids run around my house, play touch-n-go in my lawn, and toss pebble stones in my backyard!

It was perfect timing, with only Dave and myself at home. Regine was with her boyfriend, while Renz was out with friends. Having kids around on that quiet Christmas afternoon made my day complete!  As I watched their car leave my house that evening, I was both puzzled and amazed by how these kids have touched me in a very special way. What’s in them that give joy to my heart?

I thought about it and here’s what I came up with: 10 reason I love the Torino kids!

1. They come rushing to me with that big hug each time we meet.

2. It’s fun watching their simplest joys and hearing their giggles and laughter.

3. Their perfect day is playing in the park with their mom and dad, and telling me all about it.

4. They appreciate the small things I do, like help pour a glass of water or open that box of lollies, with a big smile.

5. I laugh out loud when they say something surprising like Lien’s “Where do you live Tita Yonggi?” (while inside my house), and Thea suddenly calling me “Ate Yonggi”!

6. They treat me like a grown up friend, who can run with them and hear their funny stories.

7. They listen and obey when their parents say “no”.

8. I loved seeing their big eyes and happy faces when they opened my Christmas presents.

9. They help me forget about the worries, and for a moment just be carefree and perhaps silly.

10. They help me picture how child-like faith in God should be.

I will welcome a visit from my little friends anytime of the year and for no reason at all. Just to have fun and be reminded to always be childlike in spirit. I’d like to commend hands-on parents like Jaymee and Neil, for raising awesome kids capable of inspiring friends, and older friends!

Nothing beats the sparkle in the eyes of a happy child! It is contagious … and it all starts from home!