Tatay....

Since I was born, my father makes it a point that everything and anything that I needed he provides. Not to the point that I am being spoiled but he just gives what I really needed. Even now that I'm all grown up and on my own (not most of the time), he still checks and ask if I needed anything. I practically still live with my parents and being eldest of the 3 siblings, I also look after my parents. Tatay, as we all call him, looks after not only me but also my siblings including my mother.

Tatay taught me how to ride a bike, drive a car and play the guitar. He also taught me that even if I have friends to be with, I will always come back to the family were I belong and they will always be there no matter what, even if friends leave me. I do not know what I will give Tatay this father's day because he is not a material type of person. I might bring him pizza, he loves to eat. Tatay has always been simple and responsible since his childhood days. He passes to us what our Lolo taught him when he was our age (siblings and me).

Tatay cooks and do the laundry whenever Mama cannot do it. Also goes to the market and buy things that we need. He loves to experiment on food that he will cook for us. I love the food that he cooks, it's really delicious. I miss my late Lolo (Tatay's father). I did not get the chance to meet my Mama's father because he died due to sickness when Mama was still a kid.

Nevertheless, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the Daddy, Dad, Papa, Tatay, Itay, Pappy and whatever you call your father. =)