Blessings from our home…

I’m sorry for not sticking on our schedule recently. I have been pre occupied with so many things. I’m sorry too for sometimes I can’t help but get easily irritated when you interrupt me every time I am in the middle of my busy-ness. It dawned on me that everytime you act like that, it means you need attention– my full attention– and that I must be aware and enjoy your childhood for it only comes once.

Everytime you noticed my anger, you would easily say “I’m Sorry Mommy. Di ko na po yun ulitin”. And that makes me like a melted candle and hugged you and say “it’s okay son. I’m teaching you now while you are young so when you grow up, you will be a responsible citizen”. And you would reply “Opo Mommy”.

You know what made me write this ? Because I just watched a very beautiful video about a father and a son. The father is already gray haired and the son is around 40’s. They were both seated on the bench outside their house and the father asked the son “what was that?” after he heard the sound of the sparrow. The son answered “it’s a sparrow”, but when the father asked again for the 3rd time, the son lost his temper and shouted back at his father “I already said its a sparrow!!”. Then the father stood up, went inside the house and when he came back, he brought with him a small notebook. He handed it to his son and told his son to read it aloud. It says something like ” today, my son turned 3. We were at the park when he asked me “what is that? and i said “a sparrow”. He asked me that same question for 21 times and I never got tired of answering him 21 times. I even hugged him every time I answered.”

I almost cried after viewing it. I felt guilty for being hot tempered sometimes. From now on, I will only ENJOY and MAXIMIZE my time with you. Your questions I will now listen with full attention and treat each moment with you a blessing that not all mothers could have. I am so proud having a son like you. And thank you for learning first time obedience, even if it’s a bit difficult to really instill it in you, but I will never get tired of teaching you until you will fully learn.

We went to the BIR office the other day and today and you surprised me again when as soon as we got inside the building, you headed to the lounge and looked for a vacant seat. You were able to find one and joined the rest of the people in watching TV. When you came to me, I asked what was the show all about and why the people were laughing. You said ” Mr. Bean po mommy”. I’m shocked that even you know Mr Bean! How come? hahaha… And a lady in front of me said ” Anak mo yan? Ilang taon? Behave sya masyado no?”. She made that comment after she saw you just sitting there and waiting for me.

It’s a joy to hear compliments like that. Keep up the good work my dear.

I love you so much!

I forgot to write here than we were on our way to the airport the other day when out of the blue, you just asked me “Mommy, bakit tumatakbo ang jeep?. I said “kasi may makina sya. yun nagpapatakbo sa kanya”. And then I added “tanong mo kay daddy pag nag usap kayo” hahahaha

Di kinaya ng powers ko ang tanong mo. When I relayed it to dad, he said I should explain the combustion engine theory so you will understand. I thought to myself, waaahhhaaattt?? hahaha. Better, dad will explain to you soon.

Last night, before going to sleep, we called daddy and you made us laugh when you were singing “magsakay kami ng eroplano. Magpunta kami sa airport. Lagi na lang ganito ang buhay natin….” then continued singing the Tayong Dalaw lyrics hahahaha.. You’ve mixed it up boy! WAAHHH!! By the way, we already bought some gifts for Christmas yesterday. It’s so nice to look at it now under the tree. And for the record, finally, you were able to try SM’s train after few failed attempts on our past visits due to mechanical problems. It was a great date yesterday! Thank you for behaving and participating.

And yesterday too, you were able to answer MAZES in your activity book. You were so hooked in it that I decided to brought you a book on mazes which was on sale at NBC. Great to see your answers. Way to go!

Today (Sep 15 2009) you got sick. I don’t know why. Lolo B brought some tawa-tawa for you to drink. I hope you will feel better soon. Get well soon dear.

We went to BIR office along Torres last Friday, Sep 11, 2009. We were in a hurry since it was past 4pm already. We took the tricycle that could squeeze in 10 or 12 passengers. I remember that same kind of tricycle which we usually took when my grandmother would bring me to Agdao in the 80’s. Anyway, back to our travel, it was just a minute or less travel to BIR office from the tricycle terminal. When we arrived at our destination, you made another smart surprise when you looked at the tricycle and asked me with amazement and seriousness in your eyes: ” Ay, mommy tricycle po pala yung sinakyan natin? Ginawa man nilang jeep!”. You made me laugh out loud. Your are very observant, very much like dad. Good job my dear little angel. Keep your observations coming and I’ll just be right here listening and ready to burst into laughter when needed. Hehehe…

And why is the title of the post never say never? Because when I made this post, we just finished viewing the speech of Michael Jordan after he was included in the Basketball’s Hall of Fame. And I just like what he said ” “One day you might look up and see me playing a game at 50,” he said. “Don’t laugh. Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”

Again, Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion. May you remember that when the time comes when you feel doubt or discourage.

Oh, today, September 13 2009 I also discovered the first homeschool in the Philippines since 1999. I am so excited that things are getting clearer and more precise now. Thanks God for this discovery. The school’s name is The Master’s Academy. And I learned that it’s okay to homeschool on our own without getting a curriculum (of course I have to make sure that you will learn the basics and the equivalent lessons for your stage) and then just take a PVT or Philippine Validation Test to see what level you will qualify once we decided to put you on a regular school later. It’s liberating indeed to know that there is nothing wrong with the lessons and information that I am currently teaching you.

Speaking of lessons, you just love to study the solar system recently. Earth and all there is are you latest lessons. But of course your all time favorite Airplanes and Trains are always part of our daily activities. We also had a kitchen time today. I brought you to the kitchen and cooked tinolang isda (maliliit na moro-moro or in tagalog galonggong). We had malunggay, kamatis and sibuyas dahon with it and a teaspoon of salt. Yummy lunch for a beautiful Sunday!

Back to Michael Jordan, here is the video of his talk that we both watched.

For one week now, we are on “training” again. I noticed that the Baby Wise learning you had when you were younger (infant to 1yr old) is slowly fading. Not that you’re becoming really “pasaway”, but it’s in the bible that a child can be foolish, if not trained. Now, I am not saying you are one but Daddy and I agreed that the best inheritance we can passed on to you is building your character. And the best time to start is now, while you are still young and your heart is still very much open for instructions and corrections as well.

Our first lessons for the week were: saying po and opo at all times, saying please and thank you when asking favor and after favor was granted, and of course, first time obedience. You got a couple (if not a lot) of spanking from me in order to learn these things though. Good news is that you are learning fast. Thanks God!

There will be more lessons to come my dear and I will never stop until you learn these things by heart. It is our desire to bring you up the way God wanted you to be. You must fulfill your destiny and in return, it is our commitment to raise you the Godly way. With the Grace of God, it can be done.:)

When I saw this article about the best school in the US that is comparable to an Ivy League, I thought of you. Could this be your future? hehehe. At one point maybe Daddy is thinking along that line. hahaha. Me too. Hehehe But honestly, whatever or wherever your heart leads you, we will support you all the way. A business school would be possible too since you have been practicing to be a networker as early as now. You were already selling Forever Living’s Forever Kids to your playmates, telling them the benefits of this vitamins and to look at you as the proof! Hahahha! Way to go boy! We love you!

Tonight, mommy came from Forever Living’s meeting with the new country managing director, Joel Milag. When I arrived home, I called ate A from the window and tried calling the cellphone which I left with you both, but to no avail. I even knocked on her room’s window a couple of times, but still no one is answering. I was already a bit worried because there were tiny drops of rain already and its really getting late. So I tried knocking on your room’s window thinking that Ate A is sleeping there. To my surprise and after many knock attempts calling Ata A’s name, I heard your voice saying “Mommy? Mommy?”. Then you did an amazing job as I instructed you to get out of your room and go to the sala and open the door for me. You followed even if you were half awake and half asleep. After opening the door for me, you had that cute smile as if telling me that “all is well now mommy, you are inside the house already”.

After few minutes, you went back to your room and continued sleeping. When i checked ate A’s room, there she is deep in dreamland hehehe.

I thank you son for a job well done tonight. I still can’t believe you did it, but you did! So what more can I say? You are simply amazing kid and I love you so much!!”

Last July 18 (Saturday), you surprised me when you showed me your first ever drawing. You just showed it to me and said ” Mommy! Stop light!” wow! That’s a circle and a line connected to it. As if it was not enough, you draw another one which at first left me confused, but then you said ” Mommy, soft ball” Oh yeah, the oblong shape ball! Yehey!! Then, ate A taught you how to draw basket ball. So you learned that one too.:)

Now you are eager to draw airplanes (your all time favorite). I hope I will be able to take a picture of your drawings before you get to delete them hahahha…

And oh, you have also learned to play online games recently. The Cashflow for kids, SmartKid Rich Kid, and Thomas and Friends, Bob the bUilder and Rowee the Racing car.:) Of course there was Barney and Penguin on the sides. I’m amazed at how good you are in connecting puzzles of a train! Bravo!!

You also know how to type your name already. JJJJJJJJJ. That’s what you always do hahehheheheeh.

So what more surprises you have for us? We will watch out!

MEantime, enjoy childhood my dear…

The other night, we were about to go to sleep when I thought of cleaning/deleting messages in my phone. When I finally did it, I sighed ” Haaay salamat nalinis na rin ang messages”. Then with a no-brainer look, you answered me ” Bakit mommy madumi ang mga messages?” hahahahah! Okay. I should have said that the cellphone is now free of messages. Funny kid!

Yesterday, I was out of the house and then you gave me a call informing me that I have to come home because you have running nose and cough. But Ate A said you have slight fever. So in my “panicky” mode, I hurried home forgetting my umbrella at the Cinema and my change from KFC hahaha.. Now I had to be back there and claimed those stuff. I’m still awed at how motherhood had changed me. Now I know why they said that once you are a mother, you would give up everything just to be home to an ailing kid. I’m glad that you are feeling better now. Thank you Lord!:)

And oh, you also called Daddy and “ordered” him to come home because you missed him already. You kept on asking him “Kelan ka mag uwi dito Daddy?”. I pitty dad because I know he wanted to be home with us but he has to find time and resources to do so hehehehe…

Okay, this is all for now. I will update this more soon! Mwah love you!!!

We had our first family vacation last week and it was full of worthwhile memories. Unexpected conversations and surprises from you:

When we went to Chocolate Hills, you said ” Mommy , di ba dito nagpunta sila Little Einstein?”. I was thinking and laughed out loud when I realized that you thought we were at the Pyramids of Egypt! hahahah!!

While we were on the Loboc River Floating Restaurant, I warning you not to run around or else someone might arrest you. Then with full attention, you looked around the place and said ” Hindi man yan sila police mommy!” Hahahahah!

At the hotel, you played a lot that you had sweat all over your body. I decided to just roll some tissue and place it on your back since I can’t find your cloth diaper (lampin) or towel. When you saw the tissue I placed on your back, you exclaimed (as if complaining) : ” mommy, bakit yan ang ilagay mo sa likod ko, pang-ihi mo man yan?” Hahahahahha!

You enjoyed swimming at the beach and at the pool. Morning till evening, you don’t want to get out of the water anymore. I am looking forward to more trips with you and more memories to be shared with you. We love you dear.

Mommy and Daddy

I’m sorry for not writing for sometime now. I have been preoccupied with so many things lately. Rest assured that I am learning to balance everything and I am definitely enjoying it.

Just this week, when you woke up from afternoon nap, you just approached me (seems like you were a sleep walker, but I know you are very much awake already hehehe) and said ” Stress ako Mommy!” Hahahaha. I wonder how a 3 year old be stressed after an afternoon nap and how did you know that thing called STRESS? Hhahahaha. I think you heard it from me and Dad but I didnt expect you’d react to it that way and too soon at that. Oh well, you learn so fast.

Then on to another funny thing today June 12 2009. We were just in the house, relaxing and learning Cash Flow for Kids, your favorite game. As I was bringing you to sleep after feeding, you were sharing a lot of stories. One of it was: “Mommy, magbili tayo ng belt sa Garfield dun sa MOA ha”. I said ok ok, but you didnt stop there. YOu had more ” Bago tayo punta MOA, daan muna tayo sa Burger Machine”. Now that made me panic. Hahaha. Because you are not supposed to love these kind of instant/fast foods. So I said ” Of course not, that’s bad food”. ANd with an as-a-matter-of-fact answer, you said ” Eh di ako na lang magkain, wag ka na magkain.” hahahaha.

Well, I want to tell you that I am proud of you and that I know it was just a joke. You always love to make surprises and you know how I’ve been guarding you against junk foods. One friend who tried giving you chocolates even told me that you didnt get the chocolate and told her ” Magagalit si Mommy”. Hhahaha. Keep up the good work, boy. I love you so much and thank you for all the love and happiness you’ve brought in the family.

On May 8, 2009 (Friday), I did the laundry and you asked me what time is it. I asked daddy to teach you how to “read” the clock. I smiled as I heard daddy explaining the short hand (minute hand) and long hand’s function. Cute! What a blissful day! It was 10:40 am. Daddy assisted me in my laundry so we finished sooner than my regular wash day. Yehey!

On Saturday, May 9, 2009 we were scheduled for a family day with the whole officers and staff and their families. At the beach, you and daddy were so engrossed with the world that you both had created hahaha., Dad was pulling you while swimming. You were on top of your newly bought rubber boat (our gift for you on your birthday). KUlang na lang number sa likod ng life jacket mo at paddle, mukhang si 01 ka na talaga! HAHAHAHA! You were on the beach the whole day and I was so glad to see you and dad enjoying each other:)

Until the next family day… oh by the way, today is Monday and you just got sick since yesterday. Haaay.. Get well soon dear.

You have been answering phone calls recently and people who heard you are so amazed of how well you can get into a conversation. Even Daddy was shocked to hear you on the phone today. I miss you my dear. I have been busy getting myself back with FLP. In time, you will understand everything. For now, enjoy every moment of your childhood.:) I love you!

Last night, you were already cranky and very sleepy. It was sleeping time — 9pm and I was still hooked with the new telenovela Only You plus the internet on the sides. When I finally turned off the PC and went out to be with you on the other room, I remembered I have to fill up Daddy’s docs which will be needed early morning today. When I told you about it, I was shocked with your response:

“Ay mommy naman, wag na yan gawin. Matulog na tayo”.

Haaaay… what else do you have to day? hehehe..

And oh, did I tell you that you have been calling me “mama” for the past days. When asked why a sudden changed from mommy to mama, you said “para matipid” Hahahahah!

Almost always, regardless of the question, as long as its WHY? you would answer “para matipid” hahahaha!

Wow, its been sometime since I haven’t sent you a letter. Last Maundy Thursday (for Catholics), April 9, 2009 Daddy gave us a call while you had your afternoon nap. When I told you about his call, you had a very brilliant smile –a glowing face to be exact. I know you are excited to see him, me too. When you woke up, we went to Nicel and KY at the Training area where you played the Indiana Jones rope with some kids (sons and daughter of Dad’s workmate). You were so excited and thrilled with the idea that you can fly while you hang on to that rope. Oh, you didn’t do it on your own yet, you were cuddled by either the Kuya or the Ate who played with you. Eitherway, your happiness was really onvious with matching wave of hands at me every now and then. I wish I can join you in that swing soon. I’ll have to wear my jogging pants for that. Hahahah!

After Ate and Kuyas left, we decided to explore the seawall. And bingo! There was that beautiful sunset from our vantage point. It was so lovely and so perfect while we seated at the top of those giant rocks beside the seawall. You even loved to hopped from one stone to the other. You made me nervous, huh! While there, we called Tatay whom we haven’t talk for weeks. He missed us, particularly you, so much! I realized that sunsets are gone too fast. I even thought of brining a watch the next time we go sunset viewing. We tried to take a peek at the sunset again yesterday (holy Friday — April 10, 2009) but we were already late and what was left for us to witness were its magnificent reflections. The pinkish effect of the sun’s reflection at the buildings on the opposite side were pretty nice. Today (meaning in a while because its already past 3pm as Im writing this), we will try to catch sunset again.

We also had some lessons yesterday: Waves, sea, birds, sky, rocks, and oh– Jellyfish! You are experiencing these first hand and you are learning really fast. Praise God! We also waited for some people to go ashore after they went on net fishing. Although they haven’t catch fishes that much, we did have fun watching them as they were shouting at each other for coordination so that fishes won’t go out of net. Hahahha. But definitely they had fun– and they already had a previous catch like half a pale of a container. Not bad for amateur fishers who just did it for fun and for dinner, I guess. Hehehe…

This sunset date discovery has been great for you and me and soon, with daddy. We won’t have to go so far just to experience nature and be with our inner selves at the same time. I have also been thinking hard if we can have our 7th year wedding anniversary here hahahaha… It definitely epitomes the sea, air and land concept I want to have. Not to mention it wouldn’t cost much (aside from the cleaning, decoration and installation of big tents! hehehe). Really, I’m serious I might propose this to Dad when he comes home. After all, we still have few years to prepare. Hahhaha!!

O sya, I’m waiting for you to wake up so we can walk to our sunset date again… I love you my dear!

It’s been a loooong time since Dad and I had our massage. Atlas! Tonight we were able to have it at our favorite massage clinic. While there, I was thinking of you. The past days of our mother and son adventures made me realized how I love you so much and I am indeed blessed to have a child like you. Thank you for your unconditional love and tenderness. You keep me at pace with the life I really wanted– to be with Dad and you always.

I even told your dad how I love you and how I thought of you while having a massage. Sometimes I am considering of getting a househelp but then, I already enjoyed our privacy so much — just us — our family. I do welcome visitors from time to time but other than that, I prefer to be alone with dad and you.

It has been sometime since we studied your Flags of the World lessons and you did great, really. You could memorize more or less 20 flags and I wonder if you could have done more only if we studied it daily. Sorry for the backlogs. Babawi na lang ako uli. Always remember that you are so much loved by daddy and mommy and we are proud of you.

Thumbs up and salute to a wonder kid like you! And oh.. some milestones..

1.) Few days ago, when we forgot to pray before the car starts, you would remind us “pray muna tayo daddy!”. Thank you for learning and practicing my dear.

2.) Last night, you were able to sleep through the night without a pee in the morning! Yehey! Although you did pee on the beddings while lying on my stomach hehehhe. YOu said “mommy, ihi na ako” haaay… Bata ka nga talaga! hehehe

3.) I think we can live without diapers now. Hahahaha! That means diaper budget goes to your savings account! yipeee!!

As I have said in my previous post, I declared PEACE and it has come to pass. Goodbye wrinkles! hehehe.. Really, I just have to make it simpler for me and for you. I’m almost perfect with my schedules recently except for some urgent bookings. All is well now. You are also enjoying your toys and learning how to manipulate each one.

The past days, you are my helpmate in preparing the dining table. You are in charge of the place mat which you call “buy one take one” hahahah. You call it that way because dad once asked me if I bought it buy one take one. I said no, but only Php10 each! hahaha. And these are wooden place mats. Very timely for our “japanese” inspired home (kuno!hehehe). You love to place it on the table and keep it after eating. It has been your routine for the past days.

You also love to learn the Flags of the Worlds flip cards. You love to see different colors and shapes I guess. You even identified this morning that Japan and Bangladesh almost have the same flag except for its colors. Very good observation. I’m not sure if I already told you that you have also identified similar objects already with your touch and feel book. Yehey! Learning is fun!

Few days ago, we bought you your very first toy gun. It’s color blue and it has infrared and sounds. You just love it so much. I won’t wonder, anyway. Hehehe. We also visited Tito Chris and Tita Jing last weekend where you had a chance to visit a real Golf Course. You were excited to tell me where you have been (because only you, dad and tito christ went there) but I was already taking my nap when you arrived. But I did hear you with “mommy! Nanalo si Pacquaiao” statement before you had your “dede” Hehehe… Then when you woke up, you shared about your golf course visit. Now we know what to bring the next time we visit there: Your golf set! hahahah! I am also excited to see your first “palo” at the golf course using your toy golf set hehehe…

This afternoon, we went to tito don and tita Ana’s house where you played bike (so much!) and roam around the vicinity particularly at the area where there is a hump. Haay.. you always love to do extreme sports hehehe.. You did an amazing thing. After dinner, you grab a chair, faced Tricia and started story telling with her. Of course, what else would you tell but your favorite Monkey and Turtle story. hehehe. You were very serious and Tricia listens attentively too. She is a year older than you, huh! You just did a great job dear. I think I better tell you other stories so you can share it with her and Yohan the next time. You looked like a real story teller hahaha You even grab a book and pretended to read/sing the alphabet from it hahahaha..

So that’s our day! Bow. I am sorry for not writing as I am adjusting with our sched. Thank you for understanding and for loving mommy always. I love you so much son.

You had a great day — although it started with a morning routine cry because I told you to stop “dede” hehehe.. I just realized when I checked the clock that it was indeed wake up time already because its 6am. Well, if you are in LUzon, the sun appears later so it’s still darker that time heheh. Anyway, I think I forgot to tell you that finally after 2 days of finding your missing slippers, we found it. Kuya Shaw saw it at the back of the kitchen. You must have left it there the other day when you went with me there. Speaking of going with me, you have been tagging along with me wherever I may go– especially when Im heading to the kitchen. Not because you wants to eat but I think its because of a new environment and new people you mingle with. SOmeone from them even taught you how to mop the floor and used the broom too. Hahhaha… He taught you yesterday and today when you saw the mop and broom, you got it and did the cleaning (as if you really know how to) hahaha…

Then after dinner, we headed to the other room to take a bath supposedly but you were not able to do it because you wanted to watch TV with me. I was never really an avid viewer of Betty Lafea but the TV was on so I just watched. Haaay.. this is the reason why I dont want a tv at home. Hehehe… After the show, I told you to take a bath but you said “Ay si Daddy lang magligo sa akin”. So we called Dad from the other room and when he brought you to the wash area, he laughed out loud as you complained with complete gestures “Ang baho dun mommy!!” hahahaha… We both laughed really. So dad decided to brought the container outside and you took a bath at the front of the barracks. WaaaahhhH!!! Cute! hehehe.

We headed to our room and read the animal books which you surely missed yet never forgotten. Good memory son! And before I forget, I would like to commend you for telling kuya Mars ” Bad food man yan!” after he offered ice cream to you. WaaaahhhH!! Way to go dear. Keep it up.:) Eating right will keep you healthy in body and in spirit:)

I am truly proud of you. Be a good boy always. We love you!

P.S. Last night, you were calling me “Maming” instead of Mommy. Our new terms of endearment hahaha.. I wonder where you got that word? Anyway, its sweet to hear because I know and you are really showing me that you intentionally did it to “pa-cute” to mommy hahahha.. I love you my dear.

Last evening of October 27 (Monday), I decided to have family time with you after a long day and before working again till midnight because of the Cebu pacific promo. Anyway, I was shocked with what you did because as soon as I get inside our room, you picked up the bible (my bible) and gave it to me. You started flipping those pages and point at anything you feel and said ” Ito mommy basa”. I remembered the show “Ang dating doon” few years ago where they would yell “basa” to the actor who acts as the “reader” in that spoof show. Hehehe..

We read a couple of verses that night. I cannot remember everything but there was on passage where I read about obedience to the Lord and how He loves those who obey and love him. You asked “Love ako Jesus?”. Yes of course! You are His son my dear. We are. We ended the night with me giving you a back massage until we both fell asleep.

The next morning, 28th of October 2009, you woke me up early (again) and instead of resisting to wake up, I summoned to your pleadings. You surprised me again by bringing the bible to me and did what you did the night before. What a way to start our day indeed! That evening we were not able to read it again though because when I got home you were already in the dreamland. I went to see Tay Leo and Mommy Lor then after our coffee chat, I headed to Ate Tim’s house where I got to meet Tay Ernie, Nay JOy, Kuya Imman, MP and Aya. And of course, there was Faith (sis of Ate Tim) and her beloved. Oh I forgot his name. Hehehe. Was it Jeremiah? hehehe. I guess so. Forgive me dear. I am bad at remembering names sometimes. Hehehe…

Ate N told me that while waiting for me, you were having a monologue by acting as if you were talking to someone who asked you where your mom is. hahahah. You faced the window and said “Ah… wala pa si mommy?” hehehe. Great mental conditioning dear! Keep it up.

I love you so much …

I’m sorry if I run out of patience today. I have been doing my best to “discipline without spanking or shouting” (that’s the book title I got from the book sale at MOA), yet, today, I run out of it. I slept late last night thinking on our finances. Not that we are on crisis but I just want to be financially free soon so that I don’t have to work at home instead just play and do homeschool with you. But as long as we are still building our investments, I have to work from time to time and therefore stop from our bonding and learning sessions.

Last night, you were crying for an hour or so because you want me to feed you for the nth time already. I usually feed you from time to time if you are sick but since you are already fine yesterday, I opted to go back to schedule and so, stopped feeding you late at night. But you were persistent as ever. And I was firm on my words too. So, there we go. You went to bed without getting what you want and I was left thinking how I can help daddy increase our financial status.

When you woke up this morning, you asked me to wake up with you. I said (in my irritated voice) I can’t because I was still groggy after sleeping late last night. You were persistent (as always) and I was forced to get up since Mamu and Ate L are leaving for the market and I remembered I have to book someone. Oh well. You won this time. But more “struggles” happened. You interrupted my work and I was pissed off. So, I decided we go to the bank and the market to buy buko juice and puto (your favorites). When we were back home, its as if nothing happened. IN fact, we played a lot after our afternoon nap. We had “tuya baki” and “hulog sa motor” games where you want me to ride on the pillow with you and when you said “hulog ang motor”, I have to fall with you hahahaha. We were playing on the bed.

I suddenly realized that if I would be given the chance to just play and tell stories and teach you numbers and colors, I would still chose to do it endlessly. But see? For now, I have to work in between our playtimes and learning time.

THat’s why I want to be financially free so that the next time we both play and learn, the sky is the limit!

I love you my dear. I really do. Mwah!

Last night (September 2), you did an amazing thing (again!). I would want to wake up and run to the computer to journal everything you said, but I was already sleepy like you. So here is what happened.

We had our homeschool session at night again. Around 8pm. I asked you let’s have our class and you said “Cge mommy airplane lang”– while picking your Mega Airplanes book. Since the Touch and Feel book was there too (With the page on Smooth and Sticky opened), you pointed it out and said “Sticky” then “Smooth!”. I can’t believe you could still remember it since we had that lesson few weeks back.

Anyway, after few flips on the airplane pages, I decided to get the mini atlas which I got from Manila. I started teaching you about our location. And the funny thing started when I mentioned about the 3 major island groups of the Philippines.

You said “Fiyipin Aeyans” (where you mean Philippine Airlines) hahahah!

Then when I mentioned Mindanao, you disagreed with “Hindi Mindanao Mommy, MINDA lang” (referring to our neighbor who’s name is Minda). I was really laughing out loud but you had another “hirit”.

When I mentioned Pacific Ocean, you said ” Cebu Pacific?” Hahahaha

When I pointed China, you said “China Bank!” Hahahahah. What more can you say? Hmmm…

I said tita Moya is here (while pointing to Denmark on the map) at Denmark. You said “Hindi. Andun tita Moya slide!”. You were referring to Moya’s house where there is a slide at the playground.

Oh well. But when I shared to daddy about what you said, daddy asked you where tita MOya is and you answered “Denmark!” hahahah!! ATleast I knew you were listening when I told you about her location.:)

So our first lesson on geography ended with me having a hard time sleeping since I was really laughing and amazed on how you remembered things. And oh, I also pointed on some Flags and told you that we will buy a bigger book on flags of different countries. You said ” Bili laki flags?” hahahahah! Enough son. You made my day.

Today, I was busy in the morning and dad was the one in charge of you. When I returned after 30mins, he told me you both had a great time. You love to play your train on top of his hands, feet or stomach — making it an instant “train railings”. You’d never love to do it on me since I have many “kiliti” points, unlike dad who’s “immuned” to that maybe? hehehehe.

You have been so active and bubbly ever since. When your tito told you he would want to carry you out from the car, you said “Ayaw.Bigat ako” (No, I’m heavy). Hahahah! We used to say that on you everytime you want us to carry you while out in the mall. But now, you’re reversing it huh? Brilliant boy!

Dad told me you had your homeschool sessions. He read to you your favorite book “Ang prinsipeng ayaw maligo” and with that “ANG BAAHHHOOOOO” expression that you always love to hear (especially on the part when rats and cockroaches were already inside the prince’ room after not taking a bath for so long).

You immitate a lot nowadays and we realized you have a photographic memory. Maybe you should try play chess one day. Speaking of playing, I decided to search for Tiger Woods videos a while ago since you have been telling me that you want to be like him someday. Indeed, you never want to stop viewing his videos huh? Although you have the same interest as I played the gymnastics, basketball, motorcross and bowling videos. Well, lets wait and see.

For now, lets enjoy our moments with dad and for sure he is having the fun of his life too with you. Just as I do.

We love you dear!

Finally, after more than a year of contemplating and convincing myself (and daddy–who’s now more excited than I do hahaha) and learning from other homeschoolers, I have decided to just start our homeschool. It feels so great! Yehey!! From 925am to 1015am, we studied different colors, identify numbers, read books on animals, airplanes and my first dictionary book.

We started it by singing our national anthem (yes we did that!). I want to instill in you the value of patriotism. I am glad to say that everytime I sing “ako ay….” you would immediately add “piyipino”. Hahahah how cute! let’s sing more…

We also read your favorite story– The turtle and the monkey, where at the end of the story you get teary eyed and silent for few seconds then, you would say “Mommy oh.. iyak baby!” Hahahah! You made me laugh out loud, really. Hehehe. I wonder what is it that you cry for? I guess its parting ways that entice you to cry– when the turtle said goodbye to the monkey.