A video featuring a kid’s genuine reaction to her mom’s home-cooked crabs recently went viral on social media.
Taken on February 14, 2023, seven-year-old Gab can be seen almost jumping for joy after seeing what her Mommy Jonalyn prepared for their Valentine’s Day dinner.
“Naisipan lang naming i-surprise siya, parati kasi siyang nagre-request ng crab. Pinatikim ko po siya nung medyo bata pa. Gusto niya nang kainin parati, hindi naman pwede kasi ang mahal. Lahat po ng seafoods, paborito niya po,” Mommy Jonalyn told The Philippine STAR.
“Tinago ko po talaga [‘yung crabs]. ‘Yung first kong nilabas is ‘yung karneng adobo. Na-touch ako. ‘Yung pagod na ‘yun, nawala talaga sa reaction niya. Happy din po ako na napasaya ko siya,” she added.
Mommy Jonalyn is earning a minimum as a merchandiser. That’s why it took some time for her to save up and grant Gab’s request.
“Pinapaintindi ko po sa kanya na hindi naman gaano kalaki ‘yung sahod ni Mama. kapag may extra lang. Minsan sinasabi niya ho sa’kin na, ‘Sige Mama, magwo-work ako tapos bibili tayo ng crab,’” she shared.
“Sa sweldo ko ho ‘yon. Bahala na sa susunod kahit ‘yung P1,500 na ‘yun pang one week na. Limang piraso po, 1 ½ kilo. Nilaga ko lang siya tapos sinawsaw niya sa toyo na may sili lemonsito,” she added.
But according to Mommy Jonalyn, everything was worth it after seeing her daughter’s reaction.
The uploaded video has already garnered more than 10 million views on TikTok.
“Love niya daw po ako kasi niluto ko raw ‘yung paborito niyang pagkain,” Mommy Jonalyn noted.
“Sobrang smart ni Gab, hindi na po ako masyadong nahihirapan. Nung second tsaka third grading, with honor ho kasi siya. tapos wala ako surpresa. Naisip ko na i-surprise siya para pang-isahan na lang,” she added.
The online community was amazed at the appreciation of Gab to Mommy Jonalyn after seeing the crabs.
“Her joy & gratitude is contagious,” a netizen commented.
“The feeling of super grateful ‘yung bagets is giving,” another netizen said.
“Hindi naman ako perpektong ina. Syempre napapagalitan ko siya, natataasan ko ng boses. ‘Wag po natin silang bulyawan nang bulyawan. Kung pwede pang kausapin, kausapin niyo. More on kausap ako sa kanya kasi ‘yung ganitong edad, may isip na kasi siya. Naiintindihan niya na kung ano ‘yung nangyayari sa buha,” Mommy Jonalyn said when asked about her advice to parents.
