How Carlo Made Me Cry

Original Entry Written last September 9, 2006

My eleven year old brother Carlo cried two sundays ago because he wants to go out and go to Mc Donalds.

               
But last Sunday was a memorable one.

Carlo was busy with his coloring book while Ate Virgie and I were watching SOP because of the Starstruck 4 Grand Launch (I'm a Starstruck fanatic haha)

One of the Pinoy Pop Supertar Contender (I'm not sure if that was Brenan or Gerald) sang the song "Just Once" by James Ingram. I don't really give a damn about the song but then I noticed that Carlo was covering his face.. specifically, his eyes.

I sat beside him and asked him if he's alright. While touching his face, I realized that he's crying silently.

My heart wanted to explode when he hugged me tight I almost couldn't breath.

Then I remembered that my Dad used to play that song when he is with my brother. They usually spend the lazy afternoons at the room listening to different types of music.

I gave my mom a call and I told her what happened. 

Mom: "Baby Carlo how are you?"
Carlo: "Mama, I love you"

I cried and I realized that I am not the perfect ate for Carlo.

I've been busy with school stuff and socialization. I often complain not having a lovelife . Gosh, Carlo was there all the while!

This week, I slept beside him and yes, It felt good. Hugging your brother at nigh makes me feel loved and safe from danger. I love my brother so much…

I do really love him

Last Thursday, the Psychology students had a seminar about Special Children. Thanks to Smith for informing me about it. 

When Kuya Arvin showed the video during their visitation at a SPED school, I realized that I have to give more attention to my brother.

I have to read his developments written by his teacher
I have to teach him how to write, read and speak
I have to supervise his diet
I have to sleep with him at night
and
I have to stay with him

I love you Dinas boy… I love you