Model potential

Last thursday, when we were doing our usual "after payday" grocery, a lady approached us and asked: "Ma'am, may 2 and 1/2 years old na po ba sya?" and then I answered: "He just turned 2, why?" then she explained herself and told me that she's working in a talent agency and they are looking for potentially talented and cute babies who could appear in tv commercials. I was so surprised to learn her story because I wasn't expecting to hear that compliment that day. Aside from that, I have never thought that Kyle would be having a career at an early age. Of course, I'm not a hypocrite to say that I  never imagined my son becoming a model someday. It's just that I don't want my son be exposed in lights and stress environment yet. The woman, who introduced herself as Gemma, gave me her contact details and VTR schedule of Kyle. I told Gemma that I have to talk about this yet with my husband, who was incidentally not around then,  and will just contact her about our decision.

I started discussing it out with my husband as soon as he arrived at the grocery. That  night, I was contemplating and thinking of so many questions  if I will accept the offer or not. Yesterday morning, I received a text message from Gemma asking confirmation about Kyle's attendance on Sunday for the VTR. I asked my husband if he agrees with me, my decision is to try the offer. And then he answered me positively,yes. So I replied to Gemma and told her that we are going and asked about the other requirements needed to bring for the schedule. She just told me to come along with the recent 3R photo of Kyle, which is now my problem because I don't have any. 

I just wish that Kyle will show up his antics and smiles during the VTR. Of course, the result shall depend on his mood. Knowing kids, they just want to play around. Sometimes, they don't listen. Whatever the result may be, I will be happy for my son. Knowing that someone finds him very cute, makes me more proud of him already.

My Son turns 2

My family just got back from a tiring yet fun outing last April 6 to 7,  in celebration of Kyle's second birthday.  We went to the beach for a swim since Kyle hasn't experienced salt water swimming (yet) and also to grant his daily requests to go to Miming (his term for Swimming). Kyle loves water so  much. He enjoys playing in the water with his Thomas and friends, rubber duckies and animal squirters. He can even tolerate coldness of water in his own pool and he doesn't care at all. I was actually planning to enroll him in a swimming class this early but my husband refused to do it. According to him, he's not capable yet. Although, I know and heard that some babies are enrolled in this sport as early as 1 year old. My hubby added : "let Kyle enjoy water in his own way and not through somebody else's way". He could have his swimming lessons as soon as he starts his primary schooling. And so, I just agreed with him.

Going back to the mini swimming party of Kyle, we went to Nasugbu, Batangas where it's known and popular for nice beaches and resort hotels. We found a 3-star resort from the internet, very cheap room rates and not so strict with the house rules. The resort's name is El Cacar.  From a 3-hour drive, we arrived in the resort at 6 pm. We planned to swim that night but since all of us were tired from the long trip, we have decided to just swim in the morning the next day. Since it was a weekday getaway, we thought that there will be no other guests to occupy the place as also advised by the resort owner, that we were the only guests on her schedule.  And guess what, we were all wrong. Unexpectedly, the resort became just like it's weekend schedule. Nevertheless,  I'm glad that the owner is so kind to let us use the tables in front of our rooms for free. Just perfect to put up our balloons and birthday banner for the celebration. It's a simple decoration, just to make Kyle feel that it was his birthday that day. :)

At 6:00 am of April 7,  Kyle woke up everybody in the room. I was so surprised to see him sitting down on the bed and watching all of us asleep. And because the baby was awakened, everybody had to get up that early too. It seems like Kyle knew that there was something to celebrate,  it was his occassion and that he had to wake up early because it's going to be a long, long day for him. At 7:00 am, we went to the nearby church, at St. Francis Xavier Parish. Since there were a lot of visitors in the resort, we planned not to bring our car to reserve it's parking slot, so we rode a tricycle instead. Another first time in Kyle's list, riding a tricycle. So we took a picture of him while he was inside. 

After our thanskgiving prayer, we went back to the resort and started cooking,  put up the decors, and of course splashed out the water.When Kyle stepped his feet on the sand for the first time, it was like an amazing feeling and he was just so happy.  

Then his much awaited swimming began, 

Seeing Kyle happy on his birthday was a fulfillment for all of us. Everything that Kyle expressed during his birthday were priceless. He can't express himself well verbally (yet),  but we felt his contentment and happiness  through his babytalks, acts and gestures.

Our Kyle is growing up so fast. My only wish for him is to be healthy and safe always. And I want him to become just like his dad. A very kind and loving person. To give credit to the people behind the mini party of Kyle, I posted a picture of them:

Deep in my heart, I thanked them so much for making Kyle's simple birthday celebration a memorable one..... to us and most especially to Kyle. 

Discipline 101

It really bothers me thinking about this: is there a superbook that could teach me how and answer my questions about the right way to discipline a growing child? I have already sought help from other mothers, browsed books in bookstores and searched it over the web. In fact, Mr. Google had been tired of pulling out the same useful and unuseful sites and information over and over. But it did not give me all the stuff that I need. Although it helps a little, these are not enough. Am I just missing somethnig about discipline 101? Should I just follow what my instincts tell me? Are these books and other guides are just to good to be true? I don't know. According to Kyle's doctor, a child starts to develop his freewill and attitude as early as 1 yr old up to his 5th yr. It's the critical stage of a person's development. Maybe I'll just continue to follow my own "mother's instincts". After all, it would be my great accomplishment in life.