Skip to main content

Leaving on a jet plane


"You took everything! You took Cj, you took Mozart, everything!"

"No, honey. I did not. You kept your real estate, your liquid assets and your golf clubs. I just took what are rightfully, legally and sentimentally mine: Cj, Mozart, and the photo albums."

Thus went the highlight of our drama which culminated in a special trip (Mommy Moments theme this week), special in the sense that I was taking a family member home. Home to the Philippines with grandma. Poor Mozart is the final casualty of this divorce.

But let's look on the lighter side. Everything went fine. Mozart's immigration papers were sorted, although it was one of the most expensive trips we've ever done. Ex-hub, bitten by the nicety bug, drove us to the airport and took this pic

Mozart had to travel in the belly of the plane among the bags. I had difficulty explaining to Cj why Mozart wasn't sitting with us. We submitted Mozart to the special cargo unit with Cj protesting all the way. When the door was shut, ex-hub was ashen-faced I thought he would break down right there. Came time to fasten our seat belts; Cj sat close to the window making room between us and said, "Mommy, Mozart sit with me." I tried hard not to well up.


Five hours later the three of us were home. And it was christmas eve! The festive mood we arrived at made the trip even more special.

~ Mommy Moments is brought to you by Chris ~

Labels:

Comments

Chubskulit Rose said…
Hi sis, thanks gor taking me to your special trip I love your beautiful dog's name very artistic..

At honey pa tawag mo nung nagdidivorce na kayo ah hehehe...

Thanks for peeking on my entry.. Kelan nga yung other memena gusto kong salihan, by theme ba yun?
9 October 2009 at 07:52
Hazel said…
Lol! honey sis para hindi kami masabit sa airport :-)

Walang theme yong Our Weekend Memoirs. It's up by Sunday morning. Kahit anong memoirs nyo pwede.
9 October 2009 at 07:56
Jac said…
Cute naman ng name ng Dog mo mommy and thank you for sharing your MM...

happy weekend !
9 October 2009 at 11:18
Anonymous said…
Thanks for taking posting this. How wonderful the familnis all together. Great photos :)
9 October 2009 at 11:46
Ebie said…
Haz, wow, I know how expensive it is for "pet airfare". Lucky Mozart, was able to fly with you! Love the story and your down-to-earth sincerity!
9 October 2009 at 12:25
Meikah said…
Wow nice story, indeed, and what a special trip! You know what? I had to re-read the part about Mozart. I thought he was a human being! lol

My MM entry is here.
9 October 2009 at 13:49
Anya said…
Mozart on a iron bird !!!!
It looks very sad between those bags :(
I hope he likes it ?
Lovely story :)
9 October 2009 at 14:19
Chris said…
thanks so much for sharing your story... :D very interesting post!

happy mommy moments!
9 October 2009 at 20:18
Seiko said…
My heart ache upon reading your post in here & felt so sorry on what had happened to your family,I bet a tough one for you to raise a kids all alone by yourself now.Thanks for sharing a bit about you & thanks for the visit too.Have a great weekend.
9 October 2009 at 21:36
Hazel said…
It's okay Seiko. I've gotten over the whole thing. Thanks for dropping by.
9 October 2009 at 22:11
darly said…
naku bilib naman ako sayo that you still find humor and fun in the split- what a strong and brave soul.

Cutie ng dog- lurve the name too!!

Happy MM, mine is up too.
10 October 2009 at 02:59
Chubskulit Rose said…
Honey pala para di masabit sa airport lol...

Favor naman please sis???

I am trying to generate some support for our daughter. I entered her into a Smile Contest, so if you could please cast a vote for her every day until October 31st it would be so much appreciated. To cast your vote, please go to this link. Thank you very much for all your help!
10 October 2009 at 15:32
Lalaine's WOrld said…
akala ko you have two kids, si CJ at Mozart..only to realize na doggie pala si Mozart..LOL! But I'm sure, Mozart must be so precious too, imagine, included cya sa byahe and precious things.
10 October 2009 at 20:27
Enchie said…
There's no place like home... Christmas welcomed you back :D
12 October 2009 at 15:58
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Regency delight and love language

Friday's Fave Five: Regency Period Cake Please scroll down for Mommy Moments Ambience of Banana Leaf Restaurant dinners continue to be the trend for us this week. Rustic charm has always been a big hit to me and Banana Leaf's got it. Buckets of real wheat, garlic and pumpkin hang adorning the wall. Plus the sweet and sour fish and chicken with cashew nuts and mushroom are a real pleasure. J Lo Live This was a gift to me two years ago. Cj is too young to be choosy with scents. He smiles playfully when I spray it on him and I laugh inwardly thinking he is a boy wearing a girl's perfume. This week we both smell the same :) Cyberbanking I finally dragged documents and myself down K Bank to register for online financial transactions. Spending only what I earn suits me best as I avoid debts and the convenience of sorting expenses any time of day in familiar surrounding is always welcome. Music in the air Whatever happened to the PA system at work? An old song was coming off it t...
21 comments
Read more

Hallelujah Chorus: stand or sit?

According to legend, King George II of England rose to his feet when the Hallelujah Chorus was sung. Following protocol his subjects rose up as well. Thus began the tradition of audiences around the world rising during the Hallelujah performace. There are many speculations as to why the king stood or if he even stood at all. The Bangkok Combined Choir is composed of volunteer singers of around twenty nationalities. Every year in December, the choir performs Handel's Messiah. I sang once. (pure luck: there was no audition in 2000) Rehearsals got me thinking of the tradition of standing when the Hallelujah Chorus is sang. I googled what people have to say and my today is a list of opinions about audience decorum during the chorus: 1. The Hallelujah Chorus is like an anthem for the church. Whenever you hear it you are supposed to stand up. 2. Standing for the Hallelujah Chorus just interrupts the performance. 3. People should not be taught that they need to stand up at a certain time ...
22 comments
Read more

Sunday Stealing: The Mud Meme

Today we ripped this meme off a blogger named Miranda from the blog The Times of Miranda . She thanks to Mud for prodding some fodder her way, in the way of a meme. But, it was probably stolen at that blog as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Cheers to us all thieves! Join the fun . 1. What are your current obsessions? travelling and quaint cottages 2. Which item from your wardrobe do you wear most often? my old maid work uniform 3. What's for dinner? eating out by and by at a restaurant called Banana Leaf 4. Last thing you bought? food 5. What are you listening to? Dobby speaking to Harry (son is watching HP2 a few inches away) 6. If you were a god/goddess who would you be? Isis 7. Favorite holiday spots? beach and mountain resorts 8. Reading right now? RD, December 2006 9. 4 words to describe yourself. bored, resolute, robot, hopeful 10. Guilty pleasure? unplanned shopping; it happens once in a blue moon...
13 comments
Read more