Prancing

You Are A ReindeerYou are a solid, dependable person. You are more likely to act than talk.You have a lot of endurance and grit. You can work well into the night if you need to.You are cooperative and competent. You like being part of a team, especially if everyone is pulling their weight.You are energetic and hyper. You don't like to stay still for to long, and you're always ready to go somewhere new!Are You An Elf or a Reindeer?Blogthings: 100's...

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Jens’ Christmas Party at “School”

Mcj was so tired after a hard day at work that it’s just me and Jens there, of course, apart from the others. Jens liked the Santa “Clown” and the snow cone which he called ice block/cream. We had sausages and lollies. The party is organised by the day care centre and they spend their own money on it. I’ve heard that most centres don’t organise an even like it. It’s the own initiative of Happy Times. We capped our night with queuing for the...

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My Customer

In the span of 4 days, I baked banana cake twice. The first one last Saturday and Jens had the last slice Monday night. It was so moist because I put a fair amount of butter in it. We really liked it. After stuffing a big chunk on his mouth so I won’t share with it, Jens wanted some more so I baked another one last Monday night. This time, it was very heavy (if there’s such term) and moist as I didn’t put much flour in it. We ate it when it was steaming hot. It was very yummy. I had the last slice last night and wanted to bake another lot...

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Rock On

This is Jens' latest activity to keep him active and healthy (without the aid of best weight loss pills). He copied it from the Red Wiggle - Murray. He always have this guitar when he's watching video. It's funny how kids emulate adults. He particularly likes the song Murray's Guitar Saved the World. It's one of the piece in the Hot Poppin' Popcorn (which Jens called Popcorn Popcorn).*****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence in Change...

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Water and Play

Last weekend, we went to a bbq (birthday party not first communion invitations). I know that Jens should be over with the "shy" phase but he still is. I think, that's his attitude now. It takes quite a while for him to warm up with other people that he don't see often.While the other kids are having fun with the inflatable pool in the backyard he was playing with something else. He was still sort of hiding from them. Just when some have left,...

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Whys and Apologise

Recently, we've been inundated with why's. It's really funny as one simple talk can last up to 5 minutes with Jens asking why when I finish explaining. I read that normally, whys would arise when the kid is 3 years old and our Tatapilla here is just 2 years and almost 5 months. Anyway, I'd like to apologise to those who visited this blog for the past couple of days and saw that my header didn't work. One of my accounts was suspended. I should really work on secure online backupand get a copy of all tje data I have online. Who knows what are...

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Little Helper

I’ve been to Orgjunkie again and found these very insightful and helpful tips on how to teach kids to be organised. This trait or habit if you may call it that is very essential in the place where we live – where help is not really affordable (for us that is). Here are some developmentally appropriate examples of chores for the 2-to-4-year-old age group that you might use if you want to adapt the TV incentive:• Unloading the dishwasher. Watch for sharp knives! • Putting away toys/games when finished with them. Try to label boxes/tubs/drawers...

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Fruit Bat

Your Name Comes From JupiterYou are an open-minded, adventurous person who has an expansive view of the world.You are quite cosmopolitan, and inflexibility of any wort really turns you off.You're outgoing, warm, and jovial. You are willing to welcome all newcomers into your life.You celebrate life every single day. There's so much to learn and do. You love to take it all in.What Planet Does Your Name Come From?Blogthings: We'll Tell You The Truth......

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And What Are the Latest?

Guitar. He’s been watching The Wiggles for quite sometime now and we bought him a small guitar over a month ago. But it was just last night when he started being a rocker. Although, he mimics the Red Wiggle who is not a rock star, Jens plays with his guitar like he is one. He’s been rounding the kitchen and lounge room last night. I took some video of him doing his stint on the bed but it isn’t good enough as he keeps on grabbing the cam as he wanted to see himself. This gives me the idea for his Christmas gift – The Wiggles guitar. Concern....

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At The Pool

It's Jens' last session today at the pool. I didn't enroll him in another class as I really think that he can learn how to swim on his own when we'll just frequent the pool.I found out today that he already closes his eyes when under water. He likes it when he goes under. The funny thing is, when he is on his back instead of kicking his legs he automatically crosses them. That's what he does usually. Now, I won't get pressured to wake up early and get our washing down before 9am every Saturday. We can just have a trip to the pool when ever...

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New Wet Suit

His old togs are still good but I bought this new one as we're going to use when we go to Sydney anyway. His oldies have runs on them so I think he would ne needing a new one. Besides, these newbies looks good on him. It's a shame I didn't get any photos of him. He'd worn them today in his swimming lesson. I bought them at the shop but I saw them first online. The price is just the same but of course I have to dip another 10 bucks for the shipping...

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Guess What?

That's Jens' opening line for striking a converstation. Make it sound like "Guess Whot?". Kids are really funny these days, especially mine. He can talk back easily of what he was just told.Just this morning, I told him that he is turning into a TV junkie as he watches "The Wiggles" before and after sleep. He told me, "I not a tv junkie!" And he is Mr. Independent now to the 10th level. He doesn't want me to help him on anything like plucking his corn off the cob, taking the brush off the pan, getting off the car, or climbing the stairs. ...

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Cutting Molars

One day last week, Jens woke up in the morning with slight fever but clingy and whiny. I was baffled as he was a happy chappy before he went to sleep the night before. He doesn’t have any symptoms of cold or flu, either. I realised the cause when he didn’t ask for a toast, like he used to and didn’t want to drink milk. He is teething. I’ve felt his lower molars about a fortnight ago but just brushed it off my mind. They now have cut into his gums and I can’t really imagine how painful it is as I don’t have a memory of having excruciating...

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I Belong To You

Dinner time. I usually, give Jens dinner before serving ours, that so I can supervise him lest he’ll just muck around with his food. Although, he can feed himself quite good, sometimes, he needs coaxing and bribing in order to finish his veggies. He was playing up – telling me he’s had enough of his dinner even if he had just downed less than half of it. I sort of told him that if he’s really good, I might give him some treats. Out of the blue, he said “I belong to you”. Sort of like saying that he’s my little boy and that he’ll get what...

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At The Shops

We dropped by Chemist before we head to the Supermarket today. Jens wanted to sit on the waiting chair there. I went to look for the lotion that I want to buy. When I came back, Jens was clutching a couple of catalogue in his armpit. It's like his portfolio. He's acting like an adult. Really cute.At the Supermarket, he wanted to choose the grapes and water melon himself. Imagine how many do I have to pick before I got the right one. There's a little toy section at the supermarket that we always check out - it's next to nappies (sorry copper...

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All Natural

I thought I have found the right lotion for me and Jens. I've been swapping brands since I came here - what with the changing weather, my skin can't cope. I've been using the Vaseline and Jens, Johnson Natural. It's quite good but only works for a couple of hours. Plus, my lotion doesn't really moisturise the creases on my sole. You would say, I should use a proper foot lotion. I do. It's just that foot lotion are very sticky - makes me feel...

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New Word:Special

Jens is really quick on the uptake and learning new words. He's english is so colourful now. This morning he was talking about lollies (Mum is a bad influence, buying lollies). Jens: My lolly is special, for me (tapping his chest with his hand). Then, when we were at his swimming lesson, I need to bribe him inorder he'll behave. He's too handful for me especially when in the water. He told me, I should give him a special price. Today, is the first day for me to hear the word special. *****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence...

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Some Hit Home

...especially the last part - not the vices of course, unless it is in live chat, I'd admit I've been hooked when Mcj and I were living apart. You Are Traditional and DependableYou view the world with childlike wonder. You are very inquisitive. You can help but spy, investigate, and ask questions.You are a natural communicator and facilitator of harmony. You value peace above everything else.You're high strung and have a bit of an addictive personality....

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Product Recall

..for dummies or pacifier.Recently, there are 14 brands of dummies that were recalled by one of the states here. The safely shields of some of the dummies are not big enough to prevent it from lodging into babies' throat. Some has too small ventilation holes that may block the airways of the baby. Some did not have secure teats or rings.The recalled dummies are:- Crib Mates 2 Pack Pacifier- Soother Baby Pacifiers- AQIN Potato Dummy.- Toys Dummy- Apple Baby New Series of Infant Necessities Baby Dummy- Smile Bear 3 Piece Nipples Soother and Chain...

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Snippets and One Liners

Here are some snippets of conversations with Jens or his one liners. Striking a conversation.What you doing, Mum? Washing the dishes. What you doing, Mum? Talking to you. What you doing, Mum? We then talk of many things.. Finish your breakfast.I’ve had enough. I’m finished.What do you want for dinner?No veggies.No pat bottom. (when Mcj is trying to put him to sleep.)Do you want baby sister?No. I want baby cakes.Where does Mummy work?In the train.Where did you leave your shoes?Burpengary. (our suburb)Let’s brush your peggies (while I’m...

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Jens' Favourite Food

You Are Milk ChocolateA total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds.You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life.Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.What Kind of Chocolate Are You?Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and StupidityI know it's not good for him but a treat every now and then won't hurt, would it? *****It's All About What's...

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Having Fun

I’m starting to be like a blue-fly on weekends. I’m not saying that I wasn’t busy before. It’s just that we have added a routine of Jens’ swimming lesson on Saturdays. It’s not for how to burn fat for him - yeah, he’s bulky but he’s cute. Kids need to have a bit of fat as a buffer for when they get sick. My friend said, he’s too young to have a swimming lesson. It’s not that we want him to be an athlete. It just might save his life in the future. Living in the sunshine state means always at the beach or at the pool during warmer days. ...

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Biggest Disaster So Far

Two weekends ago, we had the biggest disaster concerning Jens since he was born.He got into one of the cupboards where his Nans kept her daily medication for blood pressure and blood thinning. The container wasn’t childproof and the colour is pink which makes it more attractive to him. He might have thought, they were lollies. I found him shaking the bottle and the tablets all over the floor. He had some residue on his mouth and smeared some on his face.I panicked and screamed. I washed his mouth right away. We called the Poison Information...

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Back on the Pool

I'm really gladthis weekend that Jens is back on the pool again after the disaster he had three weeks ago.We enrolled him on a swimming lesson and the first time was just a "crying" lesson. He cried the whole time, not wanting to go away from me. There was so much drama. My heart breaks.We decided last weekend to postpone it as we don't want to waste anymore money. We thought that getting to the pool without pressure might help him overcome his trauma and it did. He likes it better. He'll have another lesson next weekend - getting ready for...

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Product Recall

RETAILER Big W has recalled urgently 27 styles of boys' and girls' sleepwear incorrectly labelled as having a low fire danger. Fabric tests showed the styles, from the Pink Sugar and Bed Bugs Girls Single Nighties range and the Selected Sleepwear Nite Club Boys Nightwear range, failed flammability standards. The clothes were found to ignite and burn more quickly than allowed under the "low fire danger" tag.Parents are urged to check their children's sleepwear, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said.Big W is offering a full refund...

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10 Things To Do Before Ten

Thought of sharing these tips:1. Reading & Writing Intensive Phonics; Copywork; start English Language Notebook 2. Oral Narration Daily 3. Memorization Bible; poetry; passages of literature; Greek and/or Hebrew alphabet 4. Hearing & Listening Read aloud 2 hours per day from a variety of fiction and nonfiction; start History Notebook; timeline 5. Family Worship Family Bible study morning and evening using grammar level questions 6. Arts & Crafts Provide the time, space, and materials; develop creativity 7. Field Trips & Library...

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Let's Swim

Not. That's Jens yesterday. He likes water. He likes having a splash but something happened last weekend at the pool that disheartened him about swimming. I left his floaties at home and had to get back and while I was away, he and Daddy went in the pool. He was quite happy splashing and dropping on his face and at one time, it took Mcj a bit longer to take him out. He now detest it - I hope it won't last long.He had swimming lesson yesterday...

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How's Your Weekend Everyone?

I'm having a break from a very hectic day. Yeah. That's the reward for being spontaneous. I didn't do any washing yesterday, thinking of doing it today. Last night, I planned to have a quick trip to the shops to grab a moisturiser - one of my moisturisers are running out. Then, Mcj decided to have a quick trip to the pool. So I did went to the shops alone - which I had a hard time looking as it wasn't there at all. I had a good time doing a quick retail therapy - bought a new type of moisturiser (and cheap, too) and two brand of fragrances...

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Bigger Guy

Jens' recent snap at the Brisbane River Festival. He was having so much fun despite the din and the crowd. He wasn't even overwhelmed - it's like a normal day for him to be among the throngs of people going to different directions. He was so mature.He's very independent now - wants to carry his bag by himself. Wants to dash off when dropped off to "school". It's amazing how much he learn in a span of 2 years and 3 months. He constantly amaze and...

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Aquamarine

Your Gemstone is AquamarineIntuitive, tranquil, and trusting.You inspire others to have faith in themselves.What Gemstone Are You?Blogthings: Discover the Parts of Your Personality that Have Been HidingTrusting? It's a conflicting thing. I don't give all out very easily but if I like the person, I trust very deeply. Intuitive? Enough to think of colon cleanse stuff? Maybe not, but I do mull things over most of the times. And I like to be inspiring....

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My Little Shopper

For plenty of reasons, Jens likes going to the shop. He now knows where we turn to go to the shop from his day care. And most of the time, we pass that intersection he would yell out from the back - shops. I know the reason why? The Wiggles ride. He's really so eager these days to get there. I went shopping the other night and he had a crying fit just to go with me. I don't like driving at night because of those blaring lights of the other cars on...

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The Latest Chariot

I've mentioned before that we left his pram in the Philippines when we last went there. It was just heavy for me to push and he'll grow out of it any time soon anyway. Plus, it doesn't fold out pretty nifty. Jens had been pram-less for over two months. Then, we saw this stroller - something that I really want to have at a lower cost - maybe not as sturdy as steel buildings but will do on suburban roads. We bought it. And The Tatapilla had a...

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Rocker

My punk kid. He thought he is a rocker or Mummy wanted him to think he is. The guitar is one of his latest toys - which he got tired after a couple of days. But the sunnies are all-time favourites. We bought them in the Philippines and he calls them his bikie glasses - he really thought, he's a bikie. *****It's been pretty quite for us this week. Jens was ill and have to stay home for 3 days last week. I was a bit ill also but manageable....

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Let's Watch "Tagalop"

I've been watching tagalog movies with Jens and he's catching the fever. There are times that instead of opting for The Wiggles, he'll tell me, let's watch "tagalop". Hahaha. He's really so cute when he says that.One time, he told Mcj, I'm a Filipino. Hahaha. Beat that.He can also say "maganda" in the song: Sampung mga daliri kamay at paa dalawang mata dalawang tainga ilong na maganda...Though we don't talk tagalog at home, I still want Jens to know a few words so he can talk to his cousins when we go back to the Philippines again....

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We are Joyful

As if I got Linksys router at home so I can blog while I am watching TV or just lazying around in bed. You Are Very JoyfulYou may not be happy all of the time, but you experience frequent moments of joy in your life.There are moments so perfect that time has stood still and you wish you could freeze it forever.You are so joyful because you appreciate the small things in life. You know joy is more about who you are than what you have.You are thankful...

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The Money Barrel

I bought this sometime in the early month of this year. Mcj asked me why did I choose the big one - so it will fill more? Hahaha. We don't religiously put money in it. Just when The Tatapilla remembers or when we want to distract him from something - it's a good distraction you know. It has about a fifth filled. A tad heavy for Jens to pick-up.We don't have plan what to buy for his savings - it's just the habit of putting money aside that we want...

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New Ride

This was taken two days before his 2nd birthday. He always get to try new rides at the shop - except yesterday when I don't have coins in my purse and when I had, he was asleep. You see, we don't need to go to the carnival, the shops will do. Haha...

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My, Mine, Etc..

Jens is at that stage now – everything at home is his even if somebody is holding it. The biggest thing he owns so far is “my car”. I just find it amusing.The Wiggles is his favourite band – if you may call them that. He watch their DVD in the morning when he wakes up, before going to sleep during daytime on weekends and if I will let him, before going to sleep at night. And the funny thing is, not all their songs are loved by him. If I’m around to fiddle the remote, he would be screaming “no like it” 20 seconds after the start of every song....

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Not a Little Boy Anymore

Just this week, The Tatapilla declared that he’s no longer a little boy. His words “no little boy, I a big guy”. My, my, my. Our little bundle of joy is growing up so fast we’re running out of breath to catch up. I’m at a loss of words to explain how I feel. Proud. Happy. Excited. Ecstatic. A bit sad – you know, I’m sure most mothers can empathise. His carer told us that Jens is quite good in his language and vocabulary. He is also doing well in puzzles especially shapes. He holds pens or pencils like a pro when writing. The carers...

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Heart This

I'm addicted. Really. To this. How I love it.They are just so sweet and "kakakilig ha"! I can't wait to see their third movie. Hopefully, I could get a copy even if I'm here.Anyway, been online long enough. It's time to make tucker and maybe check a walk in tu...

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Health Update

Jens is quite good now, since Friday afternoon actually. He got his appetite back - stuffing himself with anything. The non-stop eater is back. He is still coughing and very mucousy. But he hasn't had any fever since Friday night so that's a very good news. I hope whatever he has is not swine flu or if it is (I can't do anything about it), he is getting over it. He lost a bit of weight - I can see and feel it when I hold his bare arms but nothing to worry about. He was a bit beefed up before that he just used up his buffer. The Wiggles is...

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The Bee

There's no Jollibee in Down Under that I know of. I haven't told Jens anything about the Bee but the first time we ate there, he was quite smitten. I had to take a photo of him, Daddy and the big bee. The next day, we had breakfast in the bee with friends....

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On Toys

Jens' Nanna always say that we are buying toys way ahead of his age. Yes we do. But I think, we are just being smart and wise. Why would we buy toys or clothes for that matter for his age, when he'll just grow out of it in three months? We are also thinking ahead. We want toys that will last and he will enjoy longer. So far our big investments, yes I call it investments, are his push bike, his pedal bike and big black car. I know he likes...

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Un-well

The Tatapilla is not back up to his healthy aura yet. He has been sick on and off since we got back from our holiday. These common colds are really wearing him down. Ice cream is the favourite food. He would ask them before dinner and won’t eat his dinner at all. It’s frustrating but I have to let it be lest he’ll be screaming and would end up coughing more. Hopefully, this illness would soon go. I want to see him back to his normal self, eating lots of veggies and being a fruit bat. And no snotty nose. I’ve been doing some research on...

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The Bubby is 'ick

We had a staff meeting at the office late this afternoon and some socialisation after that so I wasn't able to go home in usual time. I rang up to talk to Mcj to be told that he was called by Jens' "school" as The Bubby is 'ick. I was worried of course. It wasn't even a month when he was struck by RSV caused illness and now, here we go again. At the back of my mind, I was thinking of not working at all so I can take care of him. I feel guilty.As usual, my one-and-a-half-men picked me up at the train station. I was told Jens' threw up thrice...

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P Plate for Mummy

I’m not really satisfied that I have bragged my getting a P licence today in my other blog. I’m also bragging it here in case you won’t be able to stumble in my other blog.Yes, you heard it right. I got my P license today with just 2 minor mistakes. Well, you would say I should have aimed for no mistake at all. Give me some leeway alright? This is my first take and you should have seen me in my first try on the wheel. You wouldn’t come near the car. But as my instructor said, I stuck in there for the long haul and my effort and support of my one-and-a-half...

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Language Skills

I just dropped-off Jens to day care. It’s the first since we came back from our holiday. He was a bit clingy and shy at first, as usual. I was told by his career, L, a Filipina that he is very good with his language. I am glad to hear that. Our effort and non-effort to teach him is paying off. As I’ve said before, we don’t have routines at home. We do things as we go and when we have time. We read books when he wants to. But every minute is a learning experience. We teach him anything that would be beneficial for him whenever the change...

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It Runs In the Family

Well from me to Jens that is. I am not sure if I have stressed enough before that I like shoes, shoes, shoes and shoes. Although these days, I’ve curbed my spending on them and I now go for comfort and durability unlike before. I go for my fancy. Anyway, the Tatapilla has caught up to me on that. There was one point when he owned 5 pairs. His Nanna said, he should grow more feet. When we were at the mall in the Philippines, we were looking for flipflops for him. It took so long yet, we didn’t find any. He and his Dad were roaming around...

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I Like Rides

where ever I am.He was so tired after shopping for clothes and Mummy had to have manicure so they waited for almost 2 hours. On the way out of SM Manila, he had a ride...actually, lots. The ship back to Manila was delayed to Tita Mila took us to SM Bacolod and I don't have a pram so I just had a ride. I wonder would he be interested in XBox when time com...

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Reciting Poems

We can’t point the date when Jens started to show that he can memorise the poems and rhymes he often hears. It was just one day he was reciting the Poem introduction of his favourite telly show, In the Night Garden. It goes like this – I will highlight the words that Jens will say when he hears this.I borrowed some books for him in the library and it’s been with us for more or less a month. We don’t read it everyday – maybe, 3 times a week is more often. Last night, after dinner and bath, we got ready for bed. We started the flashcards then...

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I Write Everywhere

Maybe even auto insurance quote. :)Writing, drawing and painting are very good tantrum timeouts. But either Daddy or Mummy should be attentive as they are required to do some circles or to draw anything.He has a favourite pen – Mummy’s pen which has a permanent mark. Scrap the washable marker. We bought him crayons but left it to his cousins back in the Philippines. I’m thinking of getting him some here or this kid kad...

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2nd Birthday

Our plan to celebrate The Tatapilla’s 2nd birthday in my parents’ place was pushed through. Planning was easy. Tita Ma (Nanay’s sister) suggested the menu and list down the ingredients. Heaps of relatives help in the cooking. I ordered the cake three days before the party. We just had “Pabitin” and “Paagaw”. The space was so small that any games aren’t practical. We decided to have lechon. I didn’t get any decent photos of the lechon...

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Funny Phrases

I can’t remember where did Jens hear the word “No Way” from but that’s his most decisive phrase as of this phase. I do remember he started using it when we were back at my parents place. They find him funny and I think clever as well, as Jens always use it in the right occasion. His Nanna here wants him to stop him from saying that. I don’t mind. It’s a phase. It soon shall pass. Patting bottom is a sign that we are sending our kids to sleep. When Jens is eating Moocows, Mcj would do that. Jens would then say, No pat bottom. It’s quite...

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Funny Phrases

I can’t remember where did Jens hear the word “No Way” from but that’s his most decisive phrase as of this phase. I do remember he started using it when we were back at my parents place. They find him funny and I think clever as well, as Jens always use it in the right occasion. His Nanna here wants him to stop him from saying that. I don’t mind. It’s a phase. It soon shall pass. Patting bottom is a sign that we are sending our kids to sleep. When Jens is eating Moocows, Mcj would do that. Jens would then say, No pat bottom. It’s quite...

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A Really Big Guy

The Tatapilla had surprised us. We didn’t set expectations of him for our trip but as I have always been saying, he is a happy and contented baby. Nothing to complain about.And he had proven again that he is very flexible. He is his usual self during the flights. Taking the boat to and from my parents’ place was an excellent idea for him as he had learned a lot. He is very observant and always seeking new things or activities. We stayed mostly outdoors while on the ship.There was no evidence of a routine being upset apart from an upset tummy (like...

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Sounds Like Mummy

Indeed.You Are BitterYou aren't bitter at the world, even though you have a strong personality.Instead, you are sophisticated and cultured. You appreciate acquired tastes.You are very powerful. You have the ability to change a room's energy.While some may find you disagreeable, your points of view are intelligent and interesting.What Taste Are You?But, I don't like bitter food except coffee.. I do make good coffee for myself though. But sometimes,...

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Busted PC

My home computer is busted. It was fine the last time I used it and then after a week the monitor does not display anything. Mcj said the monitor cable is loose. How can it be when I just use it? Grrrrr.Fortunately, I have a work laptop. I am using it now to blog, check emails and surf the net at home.Although, it’s not good enough. I want Jens photos from my home computer so I can burn them into a CD or DVD to take to the Philippines. I want to show them to my relatives and maybe have some printed and display in a digital frame.Oh, I don’t know....

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Memory Tested

Just like a computer memory, Jens’ has been tried and tested. I know the memory of kids his age is like sponge to water. It sucked up all that it can. And The Tatapilla excels in that department.The first test, so far.He likes watching In The Night Garden. I recorded at least 6 episodes now and we play it almost every day. Before he goes to sleep (if he is not reading) or right when he wakes up during weekdays and anytime during weekends. One night, when the program started he was reciting the poem along with the telly. Not every word of it but...

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Rainy Wednesday

It’s raining very heavily for two days now. Our backyard looked like swamp this morning. We took the long way to the train station this morning as Mcj suspected that the short cut might be flooded. The river has flooded the bridge on the long route also. I was late as some drivers don’t want to drive on the proper side of the road rather on the middle of the road afraid the water will sweep their car, so cars piled up on one end waiting for the cars from the other side to get through (they might have no life insurance what with the fluctuating...

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More Updates

Just a proof that The Tatapilla likes (loves) writing/painting/drawing.Setting: Jens setting on his chair writing. Mummy is tidying up after dinner. Daddy is in the lounge watching telly.Jens: Mummy draw.Mum: Mummy is busy, call Dad.Jens: Dad, draw.... (wait) Dad, come on, come on. Hahaha (that's me). Dad, NOW!Dad: This minute?Setting: Jens and Mummy lying in bed reading a book just before sleeping. The book is "On the Farm". Mummy points to boots,...

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Updates, Updates

The Tatapilla can now say a sentence or a phrase with 4-5 words max. He always has some new fancy and big word everyday. The funny part is him pointing to himself and call “you”. I’ve been trying to teach him to say “me”.Oh he likes drawing, writing, painting or any work using a pen. He can stay awake until 8:30pm just sitting and scribbling. That’s one of the reasons why I can’t get him to sleep. Lookie here, some of the proof of his talent - his...

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Noooo

This is one of the moments when Jens said NOOOO that I was able to capture. We went to the park to feed the ducks and have a bit of a game around the grass area. It was getting late so we head back to the car and he said NOOOO. With determination.No has been his automatic reply if ask of something. But he always mean it. You can't force him to say something when he says NO. It should be the end of it. No more persuasion.Oh well. Independent.*****The...

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Too Much Brown

I have never seen anyone getting sick from eating too much chocolate until Jens had in the middle of this week. We bought him several chocolates last Easter and I didn't give the lot to him at once.One night after dinner, I gave him the Kinder rabbit. He wouldn't let go the whole lot. I just managed to get an eight off him. He was fine after eating it. He had a play and bath. He went to sleep without a fuss.Around 9PM, he woke up spewing. I was thankful...

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The Real Thing

The Tatapilla likes anything with steering wheel. He would stay longer in the car when we reach home from somewhere so he can play with the steering wheel. He likes getting into one of the ride-on mowers too. He look forward going to the shop so he can go in the rides.When we saw a big car on sale, we snatched the opportunity to get him one. It's his advanced birthday gift.He's not so much inlove with it yet as the pedal is a bit far but I know,...

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Smart Boy

Our schedule has been pretty hectic lately. Mcj is always busy at work while I am as ever like that too. We didn't even get the chance to go out last Easter weekend apart from going to the park to feed the ducks.But all is good in the home front.Jens is getting bigger, smarter and quite a handful. As much as possible, we don't let him out of our sight. When he's outdoor, he takes off whenever. Quite scary as he can get into one of the farm machinery...

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My Easter Bunny

Jens had a hat parade at the "school" yesterday. I can't get off work and so is Mcj so we just asked one of his carer to take his photos in the parade. Looks like he is really on his good and so grown-up. We're so proud!The school always organise activities on special occasions. I wonder what's next? Maybe Halloween. Will they require a costume (not a adult Halloween costume, I'm sure)? Oh, there are just so much to look forward to when your kid...

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