GROW-topia

Dearest Kulas,

It is early in the morning and mommy cannot sleep. I take this opportunity to post this story of yours before it slips my short term memory. Hehe.

At your generation, you are hooked up with the latest gadget every Singapore kid might have. 

I.P.A.D.

Yes, we bought this for you on your 5th Birthday. I may say it helped you a lot in your studies as well as to occupy your "boring" times. When everybody seems to have their own much needed time and do not have time to play with you.

Recently, you got addicted to this game, GROWTOPIA that it somehow Mommy's lame excuse not to spend much time with you. Actually, mommy even gave you a "reward" by not bothering mommy during her work at home through your continuous negotiation to purchase gems from iTunes.  Unknowingly, after 2 weeks of linking my credit card account, you have discovered that you can purchase additional gems without letting me know.  Daddy got to know this purchases when he checked his email and there were 18 daily purchases you had for the past week.

Daddy called me on 26th June to verify if this are correct. Mommy has to checked the emails and call the credit card company to cancel it right away thinking that it might be a scam.  

And You. Did you know what is reaction? You are all too worried. You asked mommy what is all about which mommy actually did not noticed until it finally came to my senses that you are the one responsible on this.  You are scared. I was upset.

I tried to calm myself as much as possible.  I asked you to come over to me for a detailed explanation and you were already crying. I cannot remember how many times you mentioned "sorry mommy." I asked you why you did not told me of this stuff as I am very lenient about you using your iPad.  All I hear was your cry and this words really melted my heart...

SORRY NA MOMMY, PLEASE FORGIVE ME NA PLEASE.

Awwww! I know this is just money coming in and go...and I should focus on your fault and scold you for not letting mommy know about it. I was trying to regain my parental authority but all I can do was cry with you.  Your maturity somehow touched my inner being (and most of the time you do.)  You straight away wanted to delete the app that has caused this additional expenses to us. I have proven so many times that moments like this, after six years of struggles just to be together, it was ALL WORTH IT.

We have to still impose penalty on your actions. Daddy said that you are bound not to use anymore the gadget. Until your negotiations skills has won over Daddy's firm decision not to let you touch again the iPad.  You are able to have a deal to use it but only on weekends and with one hour limit on each day. You never insisted on any additional requests and is very disciplined to follow the rules.

We got to spend more quality time together now and you now look forward to weekends. (I hope the reason changes as time goes by).  I am just super proud of you. ;)

I know that you will be a good man, Kulas. I just hope that, what Daddy and I wanted you to learn and understand is that we love you and all this disciplinary measures we imposed on you are for your own benefit.

GROW to be the BEST MAN you can ever be, and that would be the greatest reward we are grateful  to receive at the end of our lifetime. :)

Love,

MomC

Splashy Saturday

As soon as we stepped in the swimming complex, you moved your feet towards the children's shower room. Mommy waited outside and you went out ready to jump into the cold pool! 

I just let this moment eat my whole being. This time where I know that someday, you will be a responsible person.  At your age, mommy was assured that you will grow up just what she has asked God you to be. 

Seeing you from a distance, you looked to the overall part of the pool. Checking out the water slide carefully, trying to convince yourself that you can do it then bravely go up and had your first slide! What makes mommy so proud is that I never said anything to push you to do it. What is magical in that moment is you have been brave and responsible for yourself. It may too early to assess that you will stay the same when you grow up.  With daddy's help and His guidance, I always prayed to God that he leads you to the correct path. 

A quality one hour saturday with you little man.  :)

Kulas Big Boy Milestones

December 3, 2012. It was a day of your milestones.


Mommy decided that you stay at home until we get back to Philippines for our Christmas Vacation. I left you in the care of your second dads, Tito Edward and Tito Bryan.

The pain of leaving you is still fresh as if this is the first time we separate.

Morning Routine, I prepared all the necessaries for you for the whole day. Prepared your water for bathing. Milk and Rice for breakfast. Fruits and Juices. The thing is I forgot to prepare your Lunch!!!

Mommy has to rush to order online from KFC. You said you like the Chicken Mushroom. Luckily, Tito Edward has some extra cash to pay for your lunch.

I call you every now and then.

When I arrived at home, there are so many stories about what you did. J

Proud Mommy Moment #01

As I said, I prepared your change clothes and water for your bathing. When Tito Bryan went out of the room, he saw you already dressed up with your new clean clothes. You did bathe all by yourself!!! This is really awesome Kulas!!! There is so much pride in my heart.

Proud Mommy Moment #02

When the food from KFC Delivery came in, you tried to hand over $2.00 to Tito Edward for payment. Wahaha. This made me laugh. Truly, you are such a clever little man. Do not worry, Mommy did paid Tito Edward when she arrived home. J

Proud Mommy Moment# 03

You spilled water on your shorts. Instead of crying, you go to our room, change your shorts and tada! Done all by yourself. Weeeeh!

This made me think, that you are really ready for a bigger role. Ahem.

You really Made Your Mommy Proud.

Back Tracking 2010

Dearest Gab,

Two years na si mommy na di man lang nagpost ng tungkol sa iyo. Hmmm. Ito na naman ako, trying to revive my dedicated blog for you.

Ano na nga ba ang nangyari sa 2010 atin?

Lagyan natin ng pictures para masaya. :)

You had your first ever haircut, very good ka pa dito. Sa laki ba nman ng gunting ni kuya, ewan ko lang. Honestly, I am proud of you that you did not even cried during the whole session. Good Job Kulas. :)

Si Mommy at ang kanyang ever wonderful College friends, lahat kayo 2008 babies.

Una si Margaret ni Tita Judy- born in January. :)

Ikaw po ang Sumunod on April

Tas Si Keisha ni Tita Grace on July

Si Janesse na anak ni Tita Mean, wala sa picture. Busy kasi si mommy nya. :)

Ayan ang first ever swimming pool mo..courtesy of Tita Jill, sayang di na naabutan ni yana dahil nasira na. Hehe,

We went to Singapore Zoo before going back to Philippines. This is the time that mommy has decided to take a break and almost give up Singapore. We have to be away from Daddy for like 2 months. :(

Ayan lang naitago kong picture nun 2010. Next natin and 2011.

February Adventures

Dearest Little Man,

These last three months have been the most challenging months for us ever. Last February, mommy was able to have a job to support our stay in Singapore. Yet, we went to the same old question.

Who will be taking care of you?

Luckily, Tita Joy stayed here for a 2 month unplanned vacay. Although, she was here, she needs to "train" some therapist in her company. So, mommy still needs to look for another person to take care of you. For this month, you got, Cristy, Cheryl and Lhen.

Cristy, was one of the worst baby sitter. She took care..ooops! She stayed with you for only 2 days. Why is that so? Because, on the second she already had you a wound on your lips. The reason why you had it? She explained you bumped into other kids while you were in the playground. Which mommy did not bother to have her explain further. Do not want to trust her as she did not told mommy immediately. Your lips can tell it all. :(

Anyway, this is one of the lesson mommy has to learn.

Cheryl, for another is okay. But she got problems with her auntie, so to make the story short. We would have gotten her if only she do not have much family problems.

Lhen, also is a nice babysitter. She comes only for 3 days with her hubby. But Tita Joy volunteered that she stays with you.

You had been food poisoned this month. Mommy had to take a leave. Must be a sign for mommy to have thoughts of not leaving you. :)

February for one, is a good year. Daddy had his pass approved. Yehey! That means, financially, we are secured for the next two years.

Love you Anak!

Two Countries in January

2010 is a great year for us dear. Should be. 2009 was hard enough and I really do not want that to happen.

Anyway, I was just amazed that we went to two countries beside Singapore this month. Early part of the month, we went to Indonesia and make our usual thing. (to go out of SG). It was an addition to the growing number of countries that you have visited. We stayed in a hotel there and you enjoyed the pool so much.




The beach is not as good as what we have back in the Philippines. Mommy plans that we go back to PI so we can visit our very beautiful beaches. Philippines is a country you should be proud of, baby. And mommy would always teach and make you feel how proud she is that she is a filipina. That you are a Filipino.




Yesterday, we had our 7th exit to Malaysia! You have been to Malaysia 7 times baby!!! ahehe. We were detained there for a while as we are questioned that we will only make a U-turn. Hmmm..luckily when we go back to SG, it was as smooth. No questions asked why are we staying or going back to SG.

(here is a pic of yours, it looks like you are thinking of the possible solutions so we can settle properly in SG.)

All in all. January is a great month to start our year! And this year will be a great year!

December 2009's Last Sunday Moment

You and Daddy had your quite late breakfast at around 9am coz we overslept. You look so cute eating Mami with Daddy and copying whatever he teaches you.

Drinking Milo with your fave shot glass

Picture with Mommy

See. You chose to eat directly from your bowl.

Having some man to man conversation.

Late in the afternoon, we went to Lot One, a mall near Choa Chu Kang MRT. There is a Roof Garden and you played with the water. As always, you always follow Mommy wherever she goes. That is why later on, you are all wet coz you got confused with the fountains. Haha. Poor little you.

Playing at a ride with Oscar

@ the Roof Garden Children's Playground

Playing with the fountain

And getting wet too!!! Haha!

After that, you never stop. We let you play eventhough you do not have extra clothes.




All in all, this is what mommy loves, seeing and being with you and Daddy on Sundays.

Happiness is what I felt at the end of the day. Thank you anak!

Dimples

It amazes me..seeing your two set of dimples.

One. Near the lips

The Other One. Above your cheeks.

Reminds me that whenever you smile, I know that you feel loved. Haiz. You are really God's most beautiful gift.

I love you Gab!