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My Mom, My Hero

pibyang — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:08:54 +0000

I came from a broken family and gave birth at the age of nineteen but that doesn’t mean I was not raised well by my mom. It’s my own decision to have a child of my own at a very young age and I know exactly how hard it is to be a mother because I’ve seen all the hardship my mom went through. She never showed me that I was a disgrace to the family and supported me all the way. Even my relatives never let me feel that way. My siblings and I are very lucky to have our mom. She may look strict and bad but she can be the most crazy and outgoing mother you’ll ever know.

I wanted to be like her. She is a real public servant. She finds time for us despite of her busy schedule. She raised us and brought us to school without asking for anything in return. She just want us to be happy with our lives and always remember all the things she taught us. With all the heart aches and head aches that I gave to her, saying sorry won’t be enough. I will try to be the best mother to Elijah just like what she does to us.

Yoyo For Elijah

pibyang — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:59:04 +0000

I remember myself wanting a yoyo every time we are going to the public market. They sell different kinds of it from small to big, colorful and with lights. Of course I wanted the colorful one so I can brag it to my friends but since I am not good in playing yoyo, I ended up destroying it. I always wanted to learn yoyo tricks because I think it’s cool.

I am not sure if kids nowadays are still playing this kind of toy because there are no kids in our neighborhood. I would like to buy Elijah a profire yoyo when he is old enough to know how yoyo works. It is much cooler than watching kid’s show all day long.

There’s this kid’s show that is about yoyo tournament that I am fond of watching because I think I can perform the tricks they are showing us. It takes patience and speed to to some of the tricks. Maybe I can buy two so Elijah and me can play at the same time.

Weaning – Day 4

pibyang — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:48:12 +0000

Nothing important happened today, just our usual daily routine. Elijah didn’t ask for milk from morning ’til night (past 9 pm). He can’t sleep on his own so we have to turn off the lights and the computer so he can see no lights at all. Everyone of us is lying in the bed waiting for him to close his eyes. He keeps on rolling from here and there and squeezing my nipple, whenever I ask him if he wants, he would yell No. What a very nice kid.

It only takes him half an hour to sleep because he didn’t sleep in the afternoon. He didn’t ate rice that much. I cooked fish and tofu which are his favorite but he ignored it. It seems he is not in the mood to eat. Waaa! He asks for milk during midnight. I hope tomorrow will be a different day for us. Hoping that he will stop totally but we are only on our fourth day so I don’t want to expect that much.

Weaning – Day 2

pibyang — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:27:48 +0000

I put some garlic to my breast in case he’ll ask but good thing he didn’t asked me even once for his milk today. I let him drink chocolate milk drink whenever he asks for it, he already know it’s an alternative to breastfeeding. Two glasses of milk this morning and one at night. not that bad for a beginner like him. Also tried giving him milk in a bottle but he’s just playing with it. He doesn’t like the nipple.

I told Lloyd to get him to sleep this afternoon. They went to the room while I was in the kitchen cooking. He slept but only for an hour because he needs milk while sleeping. I let him awake up and give him glass of chocolate milk. He’s cranky and it’s okay. We are still both adjusting and the best way to calm him is to calm myself first. I always get mad when he’s acting like that but I learned to calm myself since nothing benefits us when I am being inconsiderate.

I offered him breast milk tonight so he can sleep soundly. He didn’t say NO and it went well for the two of us. I can say that today is much easier for the two of us.

Alphabet Is Fun

pibyang — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:48:22 +0000

Elijah loves to count 123 and sing the abc’s more than playing with his toys. I’m proud of it. Just yesterday, he began to say the words that starts with each letter. He knows what words are starting with A or B or C until Z. Isn’t it cool? He is just two and he already know that kind of thing.

I am in the process of teaching him how to add. He knows 1+1 and 2+2 but didn’t answer right all the time. With longer patience and fun, I bet he will learn very fast and I can enroll him next year in a day care center.

Strolling in the Park

pibyang — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:48:42 +0000

I always wanted to go on a picnic in Burnham Park. It’s always nice to go out once in a while and enjoy Mother Nature and going to park is not that bad. I will go for playgrounds than going to a mall.

Elijah will surely enjoy the park. There he can run wherever he want to go, go roller skating, biking and boating non-stop, play along with other kids unlike going to the mall where he can also see stalls.

Potty Train

pibyang — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:28:23 +0000

Elijah is still using diapers and it costs us a lot because he consumes 60 pieces a month. As I can see, he is not yet ready for potty so am I that is why giving him more months to use diaper makes it easy for the two of us.

Searching the internet about how it is done sounds impossible for me. Elijah is not your ordinary kid. He can be the sweetest and evil child at the same time. Potty training is not about forcing your child to sit in that potty and wait for him/her to finish. It’s not about getting mad when he/she accidentally poop or get wet at the bed. Potty training takes time, it is not about your child being ready but about you being ready with the consequences you may face when he/she is not wearing diaper anymore.

I won’t force Elijah to do things he doesn’t like especially if I am not yet ready. Never make an issue about your kid who doesn’t want to be potty trained at an early age.

Diaper For A Cause

pibyang — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:13:39 +0000

Elijah’s second birthday celebration was a blast. Big thanks to my sister Kaye, Paul, Svetlana, Lloyd, ELijah and manong utility (didn’t get his name, sorry) for helping. It was a pleasure giving out food and diapers to the patients in Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center. They were very warm, even sang a happy birthday for how many times to Elijah. My kid appreciated it a lot and I can see it in his eyes. We all had fun.

I want to thank Pinay Mommies Community and Drypers for being the major sponsors of DIAPER FOR A CAUSE event, this wouldn’t be successful without your help. The feeling was unexplainable. It was our first time to help in a very big way and we are very happy to see all their smiles and as they say thank you to us. No material thing can ever replace the happiness we felt during that time.

Techy Baby

pibyang — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:22:33 +0000

Elijah is tech savvy. He knows how to use the computer, cellphone and iPod without supervising him. Just give him any kind of gadget and I know he will explore it all by himself.

Lloyd and I were surprised about the print screen thing Elijah did months ago in the iPod. We are not aware that it can also happen in this gadget, of course Elijah won’t tell us how he did it. I have to ask someone if it’s possible to print the screen. She said yes and I have to hold on the black button below and power button above. I tried it for myself and it really works. What made me think now is how Elijah managed to hold on two buttons at the same time?

Elijah is also fond of Dance Revo. He can’t stop himself from dancing whenever he’s infront of it. the source sells ps3 slim and I am thinking of buying one for my son since it’s his birthday tomorrow. For the dance revo, he can visit the mall and play with it.

Learning While Playing

pibyang — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:54:13 +0000

I can’t keep an eye on Elijah every second but I know he is fine. He can play and learn all by himself. We let him play his iPod and be surprised by the photos and videos he made. He can also play a game without asking for the instruction. Exploring is his new best friend.

While on the computer, Moshi Monsters, Sesame Street and Yogabbagabba are his buddy. They let him learn while playing. Try this on your kids and I am sure both of you will learn.

sesamestreet.org
yogabbagabba.com
moshimonsters.com