Nicholas turned 11 months this morning. Just 30 more days and we will be celebrating his first birthday. Oh boy! I am excited but I’m also worried I may not be able to accomplish all my plans. It’s tough to be a single Mom huh!

Anyways, I am trying my best to give my little angel what he deserves — and he deserves the best. But I will post about my plans and what I’ve accomplished so far for my baby boy’s birthday on my next post. For now, I would like to discuss my angel’s milestones.

So after 11 months, Nicholas is already 28 inches (71.1 centimeters) tall, weighs 22.48 pounds (10.2 kilograms), has got 4 teeth, walking fast with one hand supported, walking 2-4 steps on his own, standing 5-10 seconds without support, saying “Mam” (mommy), “mal” (milk), “cat”, “tar” (car), “ber” (bird), “boh” (ball), “ter” (water) “baba” (Filipino for “going down”), “atyat” (akyat, Filipino for “going up”), knows (and loves!) “pasyal” (Filipino for strolling), knows and recognizes his toys by pointing at them when Mommy asks for each (there’s Mickey Mouse, Brownie, the musical toy given by Uncle Mark, and many more). He’s also remembering stuff he likes. One is the sound of the ice cream man. Well, my officemate once bought him ice cream from the ice cream man so everytime he hears the ice cream man’s music, he gets excited and points at the door with all smiles, hehehe.

Ahhh.. So much have happened in 11 months time. I never thought parenting can be both energy-consuming and energy-boosting I’m proud of my Nicholas’ milestones though other babies may have more teeth or more words or more growth, still, my little angel is one of the two best thing that ever happened to me.

My boys happily playing with each other, sgh... they look good together, a happy father and son :)

Hey! A month more and we will be celebrating his birthday! Oh boy! I’ll be busy as a bee! Oh gosh! I’m excited for my little darling!

Another month passed by again, and Nicholas has not only grown 2 centimeters and 450 grams in 31 days, he has also become a very clever and talkative baby! Gosh!

Look at him biting his lower lip!

And he wants to click the camera as well huh!

And yes, he wants to go down as if he can walk…

And he loves to be a winner too!

Hey! Are you drooling all over me? Huh!

I don’t think he’s in the mood now…

Oh well, he’s still the cutest of them all!

I can’t believe 7 months really passed that fast! I look back to those months and it feels so good to be able to pass through all the hardships of single parenting… It was fun though. I love my little baby so much, I just hope he knows that Happy 7th month my darling…

In my 28 years of existence in this world, there is nothing more gratifying than finally holding in my very arms the blood of my blood, the flesh of my flesh… my very own, my precious little angel. And I am certain every good mother can attest to that.

Before this momentous event, I thought motherhood is but a simple thing. I don’t mean I took for granted my Mama’s love and care. I could never look down all my Mama’s sacrifices and efforts just to fulfill her maternal obligations (and even the paternal at times), my Mama is my champion. When I said “simple thing” I meant I never thought it would be this difficult yet rewarding.

I was alone in rearing my little angel the whole time he was in my tummy. And now, I’m alone with him again. Taking care of a nearly 7-month old baby is not a joke. There are times frustrations would try to come in and take away the love that I have for my baby. But I’m not about to let it win over me. I love my baby far too much to let all these challenges and difficulties topple me down.

Everyday is full of new learning — the fun playing, the tickling and rolling on the bed, the laughing and crying together, the sweet kissing and hugging moments, the new discoveries and tricks, the quiet and peaceful sleeping moments, ahhh… nothing can beat this wonderful feeling.

But the truth is, Nico and I are not really alone now. I know He is watching us all the time, holding us mightily with care in His loving hands. I believe He will not let me and my baby walk in the darkness and get lost in this cruel and unfair world. In fact,

And so, I know single parenting will never be easy, I know there will be more challenges, I know I will cry not only tears but maybe even blood, I know I will be crawling in the mud… but all of these, the price of motherhood, that I am more than just willing to pay…

A very belated Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Birthday to me