DINGDONG, ‘di pa rin makapaniwala na kaybilis ng panahon at two years old na si SIXTO

MAY throwback post si Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes kasama ang kanyang bunsong anak na si Jose Sixto Dantes IV, na nagsi-celebrate today, April 16 nang ikalawa niyang kaarawan.

Sa IG post ni Dingdong noong April 14, ibinahagi nga niya ang larawan nilang mag-ama na kuha noong nakaraang taon.

May caption ito ng, “I was going through old photos, when I came across this picture that I had taken around the same time last year (bago kita tuluyang kinalbo). 

“I couldn’t believe how time flies so fast that in a couple of days, you’ll be turning two.

     “So many things had happened, so many realizations, and so many challenges such as this pandemic that we have to fight as a nation.

     “It may not be an ideal world to live in, but we, your parents, will do our best to inculcate in you and your Ate Z the renewed (and strengthen) version of values and principles of humanity.”

Katulad ng mga naging post ni Dingdong sa kanyang dalawang anak, nakaka-touch o heartwarming kaya naman palaging pinupusuan ng netizens.

Sa araw na ito, tiyak na kahit paano ay pinaghandaan nina Dingdong at Marian Rivera-Dantes kasama ang panganay na anak na si Zia na maging memorable pa rin celebration ni Sixto, na kinagigiliwan ng netizens dahil lalo pa itong gumaguwapo.

Samantala, last year sa unang kaarawan ni Sixto, gumawa nga si Dingdong ng isang ‘open letter’ para sa kanyang anak, na hindi nakapag-celebrate kasama ng buong angkan at mga kaibigan dahil nga sa nag-ECQ sa pagtaas ng Covid-19 cases sa bansa.

Hindi na nga malilimutan ang naka-aantig na mensahe na nais ipahiwatig ni Dingdong sa kanyang anak na ating balikan:

“Dear Son,

“It is day 33 for us here on lockdown and day 365 for you on Earth.

“Normally, we would gather all our relatives and friends to celebrate this special day with you, just like how your mother and I had done it when we reached the same milestone.

“Though as toddlers, we never really remembered anything— thanks to the pictures that reminded us how we are loved by the people around us.

“But today, it’s just going to be us, Buddy— You, me, your Mother, your Ate Z, Ate Cecile, Ate Glenda and Kuya Emerson.

“But please know that there are many people like your cousins, grandparents, godparents and relatives who wish to see you and be with you today, probably to give a gift, a cake, or a simple tight warm hug.

“But not now…maybe when this is all over. When? I really don’t know, son.

“To be honest with you, i fear the day that you would be marching towards this new world, this new normal, that we had created for your generation.

“What’s happening now is a clear manifestation of our actions and inactions— and we are reaping its effects which could benefit a few, but for most…just hard learnings about humanity, the planet and spirituality.

“But i guess as parents, that’s what we are here for.

“We are here to prepare you for that jungle out there.

“Though there is fear, it is also you (and your sister) who give me courage to carry on and strive to make this world a sustainable place to live in.

“You give me the drive to make me want to be a better version of myself.

“And so, in as much as it should be you who should receive gifts, please know that you are the gift for us— a living reminder that we should get our acts together and ensure that when the time comes, you can freely walk the streets, breathe all the air that you want, play ball with your friends even at close distance, ride a bike, and return the hug to all your well-wishers today.

“This picture will always be my reminder that in times of fear and uncertainty, i had found hope—through you.

“Happy first birthday, Sixto.

“Love,

“Dad 161000hAPR20”

“PS. I hope you like your haircut. Don’t worry when the time comes, you can cut mine too!”  (ROHN ROMULO)