Malaya Chronicles

On a fateful Friday the thirteenth, water broke in the middle of moving houses. 17 grueling (but worthwhile!) hours later, Malaya Romero SyCip was born, a little below 6 pounds on the 14th of April at 4:47am. We wanted a name that declared her position, her lineage, her destiny. Malaya-- set free. A name that declared that she doesn't ever need to perform to earn the love of her Creator. Freed and ready for great exploits! "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" -- John 8:36 She is a wonderful, incredibly easy week-old baby! She isn't fussy and can sleep through the cacophony of drilling, hammering, (her daddy is nesting pretty severely) and guests. Her schedule has started to become predictable and she has already begun holding her head up and shifting sides when on her belly. She is nothing short of a miracle. And while she keeps guests on their toes as they wait for her to wake up, the wait proves worthwhile when they see her open up her eyes. We thank you for praying with us! Never has God felt more real and near as right now.

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Tiny boss.

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The end of a long day: Friday "night" out with the kiddo. (at Bucky's Corner)

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You know, just the usual morning routine: wake up, drink milk, change nappy, walk your octopus. Hahaha

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I'm making us breakfast and eavesdropping on the little puppet show these two are putting on with a green three-eyed monster and superdog and one of the two (not sure who) asking to smell Malaya's feet. She obliges and Dada tells her not to let strangers smell her feet. "Do you know them Malaya? Why are you letting just anyone smell your feet?" Hahahaha

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Tito @jantonio_51 is here! Happy baby!

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Malaya mocking angkong. For those who don't know him, her beloved angkong has a perpetually hoarse voice. Nobody taught her this hahaha

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They don't look it but they're really happy about this long overdue playdate. Haha. @kellyrom_

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Two peas in a pod napping in Wowo and Wowa's house #daddysgirl #love #afternoon

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Stay inside til 11am, doctor's orders. So this is as outdoorsy as she can get til then. Hello there 2014. You look promising #newyear #mornings #holiday #toddlers #love #20months #vscocam #vscokids

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Malaya more than a year ago, 4 months old. Slow down! This ticklish gummy bear is now a ticklish tiny person!

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Little girl found Kal and Arianna' gift for Zach and seemed to like how she looked. She kept saying "wibi" which is Ribbit of course haha #kermit #frog

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This is a job for the Batman! Malaya > Batman

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Like a boss sitting in lolo @therealgaryv's couch haha @gabvalenciano @paolovalenciano

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Malaya getting cozy with ninong. @actlikeaman

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So we taught the little girl how to say "angpao" and she said "angkong" instead. Didn't matter. #angpaohurray #chinesefamilytraditionsftw #sycips2013

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My two baby girls getting their nails done by me hahaha Natalie says she's going to get her "Nail Pawis" hahaha and "also Mawaya" @essieromerodizon @timoythy @kellyrom_

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Malaya X Dex Fernandez @garapata_ @dexfernandez #love