Our Little Nicholas

I’m happy to hear that Daddy went out  to celebrate his birthday yesterday. I do hope Daddy had a great time even with the fact that Mommy and I are at the other part of the globe celebrating the day he was born. A guy like my Dad is really worth celebrating for, and I’m sure everybody will agree with me

Now I’m looking forward to celebrate Mommy’s birthday. This is her second birthday with me. The first one though passed as if it’s just an ordinary day. Maybe because I was so young to understand the importance of commemorating one’s birthday (especially a very important person like my Mom) or maybe because of the fact that I was so cute when I was still 5 months old and everybody still sees me instead of Mommy. LOL!

Well, I wish I could celebrate Mom’s birthday with a bang this year. She’ll be 29 (don’t be mad Mommy, it’s a lovely age) on the 14th of May and it’s her 2nd year of celebrating her entry to Mommyhood (Mother’s Day is at May 9 I supposed). It has always been about me, me, me in the past. Mommy always passed up on buying this or doing that for me and my needs. I wish I can do something about that.

Is there a fundraising idea out there that a 1-year old guy like me can do? Hihihi! I mean, a guy my age can’t do anything besides eat, sleep, brush my teeth, take a bath in my bathtub, play, read, dance, watch TV, talk to Dadda at skype, and look handsome and cute at all times (Wow! What a responsibility!). But my Mom can do magic not only with the computer but also in her kitchen. Yeah, she can cook and she cooks good (in fact Daddy complained that Mommy cooks so good, his belly’s getting bigger, hahaha!). Mommy can make her doughnuts, empanada (a Spanish stuffed bread or pastry) and chocolate fudge and brownies and start a fundraising on it. I can be the cute kid in the wrapper (hey! my talent fee’s for free!) LOL!

Well, I saw Mommy’s been reading a site on fundraising ideas, that’s why I am wondering if I can start one for her birthday, which is of course around 16 days from now so I guess I need a miracle fundraising for one. According to the site that Mom has been reading though (yeah, I’m eavesdropping), one can start a fundraising discount card, a brochure fundraising, even a donation fundraising and many more! Hmmm… Donation Fundraising sounds good, I wonder if somebody out there can help me start it for me to buy my Mom her birthday and Mother’s day present… Well, I know Mommy has been preparing to launch a contest on her birthday on my site but she never heard from a supposed prize sponsor yet. It’s sad that the contest for Daddy’s birthday wasn’t pushed through. She was so excited to launch it but the prize sponsor was so late in giving his notification so she canceled it. I’m afraid that will happen on Mom’s birthday contest as well, sigh…

But of course I’m so happy that Daddy is more than willing to fund Mom’s Pearl Farm celebration. Well, it’s just a plan to have a day-tour in that island with my grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins. It costs so much though so I know Mommy cannot afford it. Daddy can, but I really wish I could come up with a good idea to help with the expenses as well. Maybe winning a lottery will help me in this, hihihi! Oh well, what’s a little boy like me can do?

Here’s a big sloppy kiss to you — mwahhhhhh! Hihihi! I know how much you love my kisses Daddy that’s why I’m sending those as my gifts Hey! Look at the left Daddy! Mommy created a bling for you! Do you like it?

I know Mommy’s been busy for weeks putting up a birthday present for you. Like me, Mommy can’t afford a big bike too so she only uses what she can to make a gift for you. I’m not sure though if it’s as good and yummy as my kisses, hihihi!

I love you Daddy. You are the best Daddy in the whole world! Thank you for coming into my life and for filling up the space in Mommy’s and my life. I understand why Mommy always say you are such a blessing — a wonderful blessing to us. You’ve always shown us your love and care, you never waver.

That is why on your birthday today, I wish you all the best in life. The best girlfriend (hmmm, you already have Mommy for that), the best son (hmmmm, you already have me for that), the best family (hmmmm, you already have Mommy and me for that) LOL! You know what I mean Daddy, I want you to have the best since you deserve the best, because you are the best! Wait, that’s seven “best” in this paragraph, no make it eight now, hihihi!

I hope you’ll like Mommy’s gift (which is just second best after my kisses) and that you’ll enjoy the minty candies while listening to Mommy’s voice and watching our cute pictures springing up to life

And while you’re at it, go out Daddy, have fun with your friends, enjoy your day, this is your day, celebrate it Happy birthday once again Daddy, mwah! mwah! mwah!

Time flies fast indeed. Another month is added into my angel’s happy life, thank God for that, more! More! More! Hehehe! Oh yes! I wish my baby more months and years to come

Last month was another delight. Nicholas and I spent wonderful days together as we both learn things we should know – me as a Mom, him as a toddler. Aside from running and moving so fast (which I think would make Nico a great athlete someday), Nicholas is also starting to develop his artistic skills. And I’m not just talking about his dancing and singing talents here. Yes, he loves to sing, hum along to the music, even sway while his humming. And yes, he’s definitely a wonderful dancer, he’s not even shy about it, unlike other kids who dance but stop when they know someone else is watching. No, my Nicholas is never shy about his talent, he would definitely show off his dancing skills, he even have footworks! But what amazed me this month is his acting skills. Yes, we have a Hugh Jackman in the making here folks! So how did he show his great acting ability? Read on…

I first discovered it the day when he wanted to come with me in the bathroom because he wants to take a bath again. I told him to stay with the nanny because it’s Mommy’s turn to take a bath. He reluctantly agreed, showed me a pout and then walked away from the bathroom door. I was in the bathroom when I heard him screaming (as if in pain) and crying (yes, with tears when I went out), banging the bathroom door, saying “yayay, yayay, yayay” (Nico’s way of announcing he’s hurt) over and over again. It sounded so genuine that I have to rush out of the bathroom and ask him what’s wrong. Nico rushed to my arms, pointing at his feet and said “yayay” over and over again. The nanny was laughing behind him and told me nothing was wrong. Nicholas just stood there for a couple of seconds (to internalize maybe, hehehe) and then started crying afterwards. Oh my! A Best Actor! He even had tears on his cheeks! Genuine tears! Maybe I should contact ABS-CBN’s talent center and make Nicholas their youngest actor, hehehe!

Well, I’m happy that Nicholas has these artistic talents, and I know I’ll see more of these as he grows up. But well, after 16 months, what really makes me happy and proud of him is that he’s ever cute, handsome and charming to everybody and the fact that he’s really a smart kid. My officemates can share so many testimonies about how smart Nico is compared to other kids his age. Even my aunt can’t help admire the fact that my angel seems to be thinking more maturely than his other cousins who are somewhat in his age bracket. While the other kids are so “babyish”, Nicholas already shows he’s got Mommy’s bullish determination – he knows what he wants and he knows how to get it.

I’m a happy and proud Mom, that’s really apparent isn’t it? It tickles my fancy when people comment that Nicholas looks just like me, the Chinese eyes, the big round cheeks, hehehe. My Mom even told me yesterday that Nicholas is my male version. Nicholas is a very cute and beautiful child, so that means I am too? Yey! I’m beautiful hahaha!

It was a great 16^th month and I know the following months will be wonderful as well

He was jumping up and down on my legs, he was playing and giggling with other passengers on his right, at his front and at his back, he was singing and dancing to the music in a playing movie, he was smiling for the captured moments, staring at the capturing gadget sometimes and even grabbing it to himself at times. My little baby had fun!

Well, until he saw the beautiful sunset and curled in my arms to sleep like a little angel that he is. My baby was a no-fuss baby to travel with, that I can proudly say. I said that because I’ve seen a lot of Moms traveling with their kids in an airplane, a bus or even a jeepney, but they have behavioral problems with their kids, unlike my son – thank God for that! Just like the Mom who carried her pretty little girl who cried for an hour (goodness!) while we were in the bus. The poor Mom was in panic and don’t know how to pacify the poor girl, tsk! (Honestly, her crying and screaming as if in pain broke my heart). I felt so blessed that Nicholas was soundly asleep even when the little girl was practically screaming on his ears.

Nicholas enjoyed the trip but he enjoyed more the attention that he got from the Sticky Media peeps. My little boy is a superstar! He’s a smash! Everybody wants to play with him, everybody wants to hug him, and why not? He gives his smile to everybody; he’s a joy to be with. Everybody are telling me that I’m so lucky to have such a happy child who always have a big smile ready for everyone. And when he giggles and shrieks! Oh boy! You’ll find yourself laughing too! Look! They even captured him in that company anniversary video! 3 seconds of exposure! Oh boy indeed!

But well, he’s still a happy and outgoing boy even when not around with other people, especially when he’s with his most favorite person in whole wide world… who else? So yeah, even in the room where we stayed, he was constantly on the go – running, laughing, giggling, playing tag, climbing, until he gets hungry or exhausted or until a TV commercial or program gets his attention, making him sing along and dance along!

So aside from striking a pose on that steps Nicholas also went playing in a closet, changing the TV channels on his bath robe (the Don, hihihi!), swimming in Marco Hotel’s nice and cold swimming pool, or just scratching his head whenever he sees or hear something ridiculous (guess he’s watching a political ad then, hahaha!). Nicholas had a great time in CDO!

Yes I’m a toddler, and yes I’m 15 months old and is now quickly climbing up to my 16th… oh boy! I’m not an infant anymore? But I’m still my Mommy’s baby… right Mommy?

Mommy’s been reading her book, What To Expect the Toddler Years, a gift she received from whattoexpect.com for being such a great Mommy According to her book, I should be able to walk well, pick up an object and use at least one word by now. Hmmm.. let me see…

• I am running and jumping a lot
• I pick and throw my toys (I love you Mommy)
• I call Mommy “Mama”, and Daddy “Dadda”, I say “baba” all the time (since I wanna go down and run), I say “no-no” when I don’t want what you want, I say “buhhh” when I want Mommy to read me my books, I say “woof” when Mommy asks me what the dog said, I say “mel” when I want my milk, hey! I say all I want to say! Hihihi!
• I drink from a cup (but I prefer the bottle, Mommy… please…)
• I scribble with my crayons (under Mommy’s hawk eyes because I might scribble on my tongue too, hihihi)
• I point to what I want Mommy to get me (especially food :))
• I point to my nose and ear when Mommy asks me where they are (I sometimes interchange them though, hahaha)
• I am proud that I can use my spoon now (but half of the food goes to the floor not in my mouth)
• I can build a 4-storey “tower” with my toys and shape blocks
• I feed Mommy too (she thinks it’s cute and sweet but I think it makes her happier if I feed myself)
• I imitate the kids in the television, especially the dancing and the screaming part
• I kick and throw my ball (in fact, I can throw and kick anything if I like to, hahaha!)
• I brush my teeth by myself (only after Mommy brushed my teeth for me, I know she’s just letting me play with my toothbrush a little)

Hey! What do you know? I passed the 15-month old test! Yehey! Congratulations to me! Now I know why Mommy is smiling everytime she reads her book, even giggles sometimes, as if Daddy’s tickling her Maybe she thinks about me doing some cute and funny stuff, hihihi!

But I know Mommy’s concerned about some stuff too, it’s not bed of roses with me all the time. I admit, sometimes I’m being a thorn to Mommy as well, especially when I’m not in the mood and would just want to bawl and cry and throw things… or when I insist on feeding myself and end up feeding the floor and the chair instead… or when I want to walk just anywhere I want to even if it leads towards a hungry, waiting dog.

Well, I’m still young, Mommy will continue to teach me and Daddy’s there to help her discipline me so I’m not worried. I’m just enjoying my toddler time, I promise I’ll be a good boy Mama, Dadda I love you guys…