The (Mis)Adventures of Dr. D

Petite Pedia Plots #157 Ever heard of the “Alphabet Round Song”? My 2 year old patient just sang it.  It goes “A - B - C - D - E - F - G ... - X - Y - Z. Now I know my A - B - C - D - E - F ....” and on and on it goes.  

Petite Pedia Plots #156 I found out that the parents of a patient were both from Batangas and lived just blocks away from each other.  Me: “So, childhood sweethearts kayo?” Mom (said with a little angst): “Naku, ang nililigawan niya nung una ay pinsan ko, Dra.” Dad sheepishly answers, “Wag na natin balikan ang nakaraan, Mommy.”  #meandmybigmouth #mayoutsidethekulambonanamandahilkaydra

Daughter Duties #58 My Mom lost weight over the years due to aging and diabetes.  So, she has been very happy wearing clothes that I have outgrown or ones that she used to fit in when I was much younger. Today, she was proudly showing off a dress from years before.  In fairness, it looked good on her. I couldn’t help and say, “Mom, ang tanda na ng damit na yan ha.” Mom: “Aba, hindi pa ‘to luma ha.  Bago pa ‘to. Kakasuot ko lang nito nung graduation mo.” Dad (sarcastically grinning): “Kelan, nung graduation niya pa sa UP pre-med?” And then it hit me. I suddenly realized when she last wore it: “Mom, suot niyo yan nung graduation ko nung ..... GRADE SCHOOL  pa!!!!”