Baby is Nine
(A tribute to my very first niece)

I was sitting on Ate Jeng's bed at Aurora Hill. Our family has just arrived in Baguio for PMA's annual homecoming. It's a cold February morning. Mama and Papa were having coffee downstairs to perk up the day. Kuya Jon was still in class. He and Ate Jeng were studying in one of the universities there--- Saint Louis University. Ate Jeng chose this day to tell me. Ate Fiona, Kuya's girlfriend, was going to have a baby.

That scene was over nine years ago.

Today, the baby is celebrating her birthday. She has grown into a very intellectual, sensitive, and not to mention beautiful girl. I am proud of how she has grown. Mikhaela Danielle Agbayani Bibit--- for her I wish all good things that she wishes and deserves be given.