My Big Boys

 

Matt is now 7, Luke is 4. My boys are growing so fast! They are so smart and really bring joy to our family. They will always be my babies. :)

Matt Moves Up to 2 Levels Higher

Matthew just had his moving-up ceremony last March 24 at SM Fairview Cinema 10. He received an award as Most Inquisitive Pupil, in other words, Pinakamakulit, he,he!

From Kinder 1, he's skipping Kinder 2. He's going to be in Prep in June. He's just 5, that means he'll be in Grade 1 by 6 years old.

He just has to take the Phonics 2 for 12 sessions this summer. This is to make up for the Phonics he'll be skipping in Kinder 2.



We're so proud of our boy. He's not as studious as other kids. I have to make sure he studies. He won't initiate it by himself. He's like his Dada. Nakakakuha ng good grades kahit di nag-aaral, hehe! The school principal said he was good in math and reasoning! Exactly like Dada.

Matt Turns 5

Kuya Matt turns 5 yesterday.

I first thought that since his birthday would fall on a school day, it was ok to just celebrate this at school. But Matt had a lot of requests. He wanted a costume party. He wanted to wear his Power Ranger outfit. He wanted pabitin and games. Things we could not do at school since birthday celebrations there could only take the recess time.

So we decided to do it either in Mcdo or Jollibee. He was the one who chose Mcdo since he loves the nuggets there.

I guess this is the right age that he has a say in his party. He chose the party theme and who to invite. Oh, he's having a world of his own...

Happy Birthday, dear Kuya Matt!

 

His guests were mostly classmates and churchmates.



The Power Rangers cake was courtesy of my good friend Avic of Edible Ideas.




Super Brother Luke danced the Papaya.







We were very happy!

More photos here.

The Pirates

Matt before.



Luke now.

Our Matt Goes To Play School!

Last Monday was Matt's first day at play school. His class is from 11am to 12:30pm, Mon-Wed-Fri. It will just be 15 sessions. Dada and I accompanied him on his first day. Dada was like a stage father, he was watching Matt from the glass wall almost the whole time!

He had an assigment already. We were supposed to do it last night but i was sleepy while nursing Luke. I told Matt we would just do it this morning before going to class. When he woke up this morning, his first statement was, "Mimi, may assignment pa ko!" And so we did that. And while we were bathing, he told me, "Mimi, bilis, male-late na ko."

He is really excited! Nakakatuwa! Oh, our little boy is growing up fast!






By the way, I finally found the time to upload Luke's pictures from birth. You may view them here.

Matt Turned 3

Matt had a small party two days before his birthday. We just invited Church friends and close family members. Holding a party for him was a sudden decision. Matt was the one who requested for a party and specifically told us that he wanted a pabitin. Oh well, i guess this is the time that he appreciates parties and games so why not. It was just a simple merienda.



He also chose the design of his cake. At first, we just ordered for a Spongebob cake but later he said he wanted to include Patrick and Sandy in the design.



And of course, the pabitin...




On his birthday, Feb 13, we brought him to Fun Ranch near Tiendesitas. He played there for an hour.




Matt loves being massaged! Bisyo nya 'to bago matulog. So we treated him to his first ever spa in Fun Ranch.





It was a fun-filled day although Matt was not feeling well. In fact, that morning, we brought him to his pediatrician.

Matt's 1st Wall Climb

We were in Bora for 1 week to celebrate Dada's birthday. I guess it was Matt who enjoyed it the most because he loves swimming so much. It was my 4th time to be in Bora while it was Dada and Matt's 3rd time. Dada and I enjoyed the food. But Matt has another feat!

At 2 years and 9 months, he was able to climb Bora's d wall (located at d mall). Too bad I was not able to witness the whole thing because I got so hungry I bought a burger somewhere. I told myself maaabutan ko pa siya kasi baka matagalan si Dada na i-convince siya to climb. When I got back, nasa taas na siya and was set to go down! We were so proud of Matt!

Si Dada Jay din, nag-climb. It's also his first time. Nauna lang si Matt, hehe! Di ko siya nakunan ng pix eh. Video lang.

The Many Things I Love About Matt

1. When he says, “Love you, Mimi,” OUT OF THE BLUE then kisses me all over my face. Ahh, that is so sweet!

2. When I tell him “I love you, Matt-matt,” he answers with, “Love you, Mimi…wag ka pasok sa office ha?”

3. When I see him get Dada’s vitamins and remind him to take them. Si Matt pa ang magsusubo ng vitamins kay Dada at magbibigay ng water.

4. When he would patiently wait for Dada and me come home from work up until 11:30 pm every night. He is so excited to see us. After which, he would tell Yaya, “Good night, Yaya. Thank you.”

5. When he is so excited about something and he would pull me towards it. “Mimi, lika tignan mo, dali!” he says with a big grin on his face.

6. When he is sleepy, he would touch my eyes like they were his lullaby. "Mimi, milk saka touch ko eyes mo. " When Dada insists that his eyes be touched, ayaw nya, "Mimi lang. " When we think he is already asleep, Dada would shift Matt's hand to his eyes, but then he could tell the difference between Mimi's eyes and Dada's, hehe! So kay Mimi talaga idadantay ang hand niya.

7. When he sings “Elephants…elephants...” in a modulated tone stretching one hand as if it were the elephant's nose. This is one of his many favorite scenes in Barney. When we went to Mall of Asia one time, Mama Inday (MIL) bought him a small toy elephant. He would bring that out when that scene is on and he would stamp his feet like an elephant.

8. When he sings the ROCK version of “Twinkle, twinkle…little star…” again another favorite in Barney. Recently, we bought him a star-shaped pillow and he gets it when he sings that.

9. After kissing my tummy and saying, “Love you, baby,” he would often burst into blowing my tummy to make a sound for baby to hear.

10. When he would cheer, “Go La Salle…go, go La Salle.” Oh I think he would be a La Sallian like his Dada. (",)

11. When asked by friends, “Bakit pogi si Matt?” he would reply “Kasi pogi dada ko.” Tapos hihirit ng “Asus…”

12. Go back to number one...(",)

Oh well, that’s our Matty. He can be very naughty at times but remains so smart and so sweet…

Funny Matty

Matt is growing up so fast. He can express himself a lot better now and he knows what he wants and does not want. He would choose the polo or shirt he wants to wear when we go to Church or somewhere else. He would order for his favorite drink when we dine out. He would answer the phone when it rings and he is like a big boy when you talk to him over the phone. He has an opinion now. One time, I was having a foot spa and pedicure while he and Dada were playing in SM Storyland. The attendant was already doing my pedicure when Matt sat by my side and asked me…

Matt: Mimi, ano gawa sa ‘yo?
Mimi: Pedicure, nililinis yung mga kuko ko.

He looked over to the woman next to me who was having her foot scrub.

Matt: Eh sa kanya, ano gawa?
Mimi: Nililinis yung paa niya.
Matt: Bakit Mimi, para hindi BAHO paa niya? {innocently (“,)}

I was quite embarrassed for the other woman! I just hoped she didn’t hear what Matt said, hehe! Funny Matty without even trying!