It was a balancing act, but for
Santos, the face of My Diamond, there was no question that her role as a mother
was first and foremost.
“I always believed that no success
in career can compensate for failure at home,” Santos says. “I had to make time
for family no matter how heavy my workload was”.
Attending her sons’ school activities was a must. She dropped
anything and everything to be there. “I attended all school activities and PTA
(Parents, Teachers Association) meetings.That was non-negotiable for me,”
Santos says.
She also remembers those priceless
moments spent with her children, memories
that shelooks back on with
fondness.
“When they were in preschool,
reading bedtime stories was our bonding moment,” Santos reminisces. “Watching MMK (her television show “Maalaala
Mo Kaya”) was also precious. We talked about the story and what they learned.”
As
a family, travelling was something that they all looked forward to, along with
attending mass and having lunch together on Sundays.
“Visiting museums and historical
places, dining in good restaurants, as well as watching movies and musicals
were always part of our itinerary,” Santos says. “My sons learned to see the
world and life in a different perspective.”
When asked about her
parenting style, Santos says, “I paid attention to what they were not saying. I
just observed and sensed in our conversations what they really wanted. I wanted
them to know that I understood, I cared and would support them to become the
best they can be,” Santos says.
Santos is grateful that her loving
husband, a retired corporate executive himself, is there every step of the way. “I’m thankful
for a supportive husband who would always fill the gap.”
As a mother, Santos has proven to be
selfless, understanding, and devoted.
“There is no greater treasure than
family,” she says. “It deserves our investment in time, attention and heart. We
can always achieve balance because we can always make time for important
things.”
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