Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle

I adore this song—always make my heart cry whenever it's being played.
It’s the father-daughter relationship that I wish I have.
I am optimistic, though, that Daddy Jurein and my child/children could realize this dream.

*****
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven, and she's Daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life, oh but most of all...

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny Daddy, but I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong, I must of done something right
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her Mama, a little more everyday.
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world, but I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
You know how much I love you Daddy, but if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time.
With all that I've done wrong, I must of done something right
To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time, oh, like the wind the years go by.
Precious butterfly, spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today, she'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bridegroom just staring at her
She asks me what I'm thinking, and I said I'm not sure.
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl, and she leaned over...

Gave me butterfly kisses with her Mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
Walk me down the aisle Daddy, it's just about time.
Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy?
Daddy, don't cry.
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must of done something right.

To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses,
I couldn't ask God for more, than this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember...
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses.

*****

The Toddler's Job

No Missing Piece- New Year's Special

It was January of 2004 when my parents decided to tear and trash their marriage contract.
And after my sister got married on May of 2004, we didn’t have the chance to be reunited because she moved to Tupi, South Cotabato while my father went back to UAE.
The next complete headcount happened when I tied the knot last December of 2006.
I had guessed that the next get together would again be in a wedding ceremony of a sibling.

I was wrong.

The new year of 2009 was an unexpected reunion.
My father, from Dubai, and my sister, from Tupi, came home.
And we were all very glad to see everyone around.

Yet, it’s still not a happy ending, but we're positively looking forward to it.

MY FAMILY

L-R: Rosalie, Rosalio, Raquel, Ross Jann Loyd, Rina Rose, Lydia, Rochelle

youngest-eldest

also around were ate's hubby (Jun Tamayo), my hubby (Joey Tacoloy), my son (Zyle Nolan Tacoloy), our cousins (Maecell Ann Zafra and Hernan Descartin)