2017 was a challenging year. We lost 2 loved ones. We had health issues. I vowed to write an entry if I survive 2017. And by God's grace, I did. But things have been busy and crazy so I've put off doing it, as usual. But sometimes some things happen and you just need to document them - as proof that God listens and He's always a step ahead of us. My little boy needs to go to school by June if he wants to be admitted to a big school when he turns 5, the starting age mandated by DepEd for K-12. He's been attending a weekly hour-long class since 2017. And he's a bit familiar and comfortable with the teachers now. That school should be number 1 on our list of pre-schools for him. But I just find the fees too expensive. Should we really be spending Php100k+ for a program that's not even required by law? There are other equally expensive alternatives. Or other options that may not be as expensive but have some downsides to them. I've been wracking my brain resea...