Updates

From A-aw (dog) .... it becomes arf-arf!

Duncan knows how to poop in his poopoo chair.
He will run to his poopoo chair when he feels like it.... then place it in front of the tv... and while he's at it... he will watch his sesame street dvd... with both the ceiling fan and the stand fan on him.... how cozy!

From Elmo ... to Cookie Monster!
Yes... Cookie is his favorite at this time.

From being makulit .... to Super Kulit!

Sesame Street Mall Tour

No work for dad & mom starting November 1 to 4. This should have been a good time to go to Batangas again but unfortunately daddy was sick. We have to stay @ home during the first two days. We even weren't able to visit Papa Totong in Loyola...tsk..tsk.... BUT on the other hand, its a good thing that daddy got sick when it was not working day at least mom gets to look after him (although it seems like dad much like to take care of himself - while mom take care of the makulit Duncan)....AND there was a sesame st mall tour.

Actually it was Daddy who saw the ad in the newspaper last Oct 28th - so we have to rush to Trinoma to have a glimpse of Duncan's pals - but since we arrive late, there was no more nametags, no more hotcakes and no more playing time. It was so not organized! There were even no seats for other people. Luckily, mom got a seat in-front so Duncan can watch their puppet show, magic show, bubble show and of course, the dancing Elmo, Cookie Monster, Ernie & Bert. There were also some personalities like Julius Babao and his baby, as well as Matet de Leon and her baby and the going bulilit gang... but they were just among us.... audience who wants to have a photo op with Duncan's favorites but hmpppp, boy, were the people just so loved them - - - it was so hard to take a decent pic.

Duncan & Elmo

Next pitstop was market!market! so off we go. This time, Duncan had his wrist and name tags and pancakes (which btw, was decorated by dad and mom, who also enjoyed the eating afterwards).

We also got our seats. Duncan enjoyed every minute of it and standing on his seat, he sang some songs and imitated what's on the stage. Know the song "Head and shoulder, knees and toes. Eyes and ears and mouth and nose"?

"nose"

Finally, a photo op for both dad and mom with Duncan. Although still not organized it was a lot better than in the previous mall.

But that was just the beginning, the BEST part was.... the afterdark. Its a reunion of Duncan and Market!Market!'s play place. Once we set our feet on the area, Duncan removed his crocs and off he went. He was so active. Ran here and there, climbed up and down, sliding, gliding, beaming that he's up high. Mom's heart almost lost a beat when he went inside the tunnel and wont come out! Kids were already piling outside as they can't go through the big blockage that was Duncan. What did mom do?... she went inside the kiddie tunnel hoping that it wont fell apart. It's mother's instinct kicking in - who's to blame? Duncan's so energetic - he's sweating like he just went out from the shower and didn't dry off. It's his dad guiding him all through out - mom doesn't have the courage to not be so overprotective. He's already a big boy up there.... together with the big kids.

It was really fun and you can just imagine how we have to literally pull Duncan away so his dad can rest.

Little Angel

Its been a while since the last post. Daddy and mommy had been busy working the past 2 weeks, basically 12 to 13 hours a day and most of the time gone home dog-tired. Good thing, there is someone very special to come home to and vanishes the weariness away - yeah , you guessed it right...once you saw those smile ... ahh...its like magic... your strength was restored!




It is so amazing how his laugh is like a medicine - soothing every muscle pain in your body. His touch , so gentle , you crave for more. His kiss... its like winning a lottery a million times!

Bad Morning...

The "papaya" prince got up early again. This time he was the first in line going to daddy's car.... then... there he was on the ground! He tripped and got his lips bruised! tsk...tsk...! - probably he's a bit sleepy pa. Poor baby. Don't worry, tomorrow's gonna be a sunny day for you as you turn 26th month!

The "Papaya" Prince

After few months of no cable connection, the "papaya" dance was actually a "?" to mommy and daddy but lo and behold... it was Duncan's favorite these days. Duncan and his yaya would sing the "Papaya" song and dance to the beat. He looked so funny and so "bibo" dancing along with the rhythm and mind you, he's on the right timing... finally a dancer in the family! hehe.

It was mooncake festival in mommy & daddy's company last Saturday, September 22 and together with the "papaya" prince they rolled the dice to win lots of "hopia". Lots of kids were there, too - tugging along with their moms and dads. Steph, (tita Yvette's niece) was there as well. They plus Tito Lace & Tito Mark (mommy's officemates) were so entertained to watch Duncan's "papaya" moves (music c/o Tito Lace cellphone). Mommy was so proud!

@ Mommy's office

Duncan & Steph

Duncan & Jollibee

September 23 was Ninong Ian's Birthday. Ninong Rain and Tita Kaye were also there to celebrate. We had chicken, sisig, squid, nilaga and my favorite spaghetti plus cake! Duncan also signed on Ninong Ian's birthday card.

Happy Birthday, Ninong! Teach me to play guitar , organ and all others when I grow up.... love Duncan.

Taho boy

@ 7:30am the little prince was already awake. He drank his milk, afterwhich got his wallet (with 1 peso inside), put on the crocs and went outside with mommy. At the gate he shouted "ho!" ... apparently, he just wants to buy taho. (too bad there is still no taho this early tsk.. tsk)

Scenario @ 9:30pm

Lights out.
Daddy coughing.
Duncan lying in bed surrounded by pillows.
Mommy getting the Vicks VapoRub.

Mommy on Daddy: "labs, I will put you vicks on the bottom of your feet then cover it with socks. I heard it from someone and somewhat worked to stop coughing... let's try it on you."

After the procedure, mommy readies herself to sleep, then suddenly...

those little feet were in her place, the little darling wants the same thing.


Final Scenario

Father & Son sleeping soundly with their socks on and smelled so Vicks!

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Product Endorser

Script Writer / Journalist

Commercial Model

Drummer

Guitarist

Pianist

Spiderman?

Ahhhh, unending possibilies.....

Haircut

Father & Son had their hair cut from their favorite "barbero/a" in Mandaluyong. It was Duncan's 3rd time with Ms. Barbero (5th hair cut since 1 yo; 1st & 2nd time was in Kids's Hair Salon @ Rustan's Makati - 5x the charge!). Compared with his first 2 experiences, Duncan was more cooperative this time. He even agreed to put on the "balabal" and to seat steady. While both daddy and mommy were holding him previously (to hold his hands), this time mommy managed to support him while daddy played for him his toys (to distract him). The two boys have the same haircut, obviously because they have the same hairline. (hehe). Thanks also to Zach, the owner's grandson (we assume), who always plays with him and shares his toys so Duncan won't get bored. While waiting for his turn Duncan "talked" to one of the customer explaning that he will have his hair cut (by holding his hair and pointing to his dad) and entertained her while he imitated Zach's dancing toy robot. Duncan looked like a boy now. Few more months and he will be on his own having his hair cut (exagg!)

Duncan in his new haircut

What happened to the check-up?

Nothing. We ended-up taking home the empty containers for poop and urine which were never been filled... because with all of God's grace, on the day of his check-up he's completely ok!

That morning, we went to one of our Ninang's building in Makati. Duncan received his post birthday gift and was just overjoyed to receive his first sesame street lunch box complete with tumbler plus sesame street pencil case with sesame street mechanical pencils , paste and sharpener. Have lunch in our favorite World Chicken (Glorietta Food Court), strolled a little and off we go to St. Lukes.

We were supposed to give his pedia results from his poop & urine test but after an hour of waiting for the specimen Duncan can't produce we went for the check-up anyway. The pedia says probably its just viral. We just have to monitor his temp and continue with his vitamins.

That night, we were all peacefully asleep till morning.

Thanks God!

Duncan's Fever

Hay! Duncan's on & off fever has been driving us nuts! Its been 2 nights already that he's having fever until 5:00 am only. Come morning.... its gone! His diet is ok.... except for the 2 days before yesterday that I have to run to Yoshinoya for his all-day meal. Now he's enjoying mamon and ensaimada from Red Ribbon.

Tomorrow, we'll gonna see his pedia again. Hope everything's well.

Duncan's List of Favorites

Favorite Man : Dadi
Favorite Woman : Mommy (of course!) hehehe
D other favorite : Yaya

Favorite position in the bed : his pillow in his feet. his head on somebody else's pillow (his dad's) his body over the other pillows.

Favorite milk : Nan HA2 (yeah, until now @ 2yr and 1 mo he is still in his infant milk formula)

Favorite drink : Juice (Iced tea, Apple Juice, Orange Juice)

Favorite cookie : Goldilocks choco chips & raisin and oatmeal cookie

Favorite meal: Spaghetti, Beef steak, Knorr Hot and Sour Soup (like everyday!), Sinigang, Nilaga, (not so much on the fish)

Favorite Junk : Vcut (sweet chili) (in moderation like 4-5 whole chips)

Favorite fastfood : Yoshinoya (beef gyudon & chix teriyaki), Bacolod Chicken (chix and la paz batchoy), Mc Donalds (french fries & toys), Jollibee (for the mascot), KFC (spaghetti)

Favorite Superhero : Spiderman

Favorite Toys : Ball (he's got basketball set, mikasa volleyball, and ball of all colors and sizes), Spidey Potato, Train, Shrek & the casts (almost complete with fiona and baby ogre already out of stock), Shape Sorter (he's got 3 kinds), Cars (complete mc do happy meal), Sesame st pals (elmo tmx, and elmo, cookie monster, bert, ernie, big bird)

Favorite Pastime: Watching his DVDs (non-stop if he's got nobody to play with), writing/coloring (lines & curves onto his notebook- he's got 2, on the bedsheet, on the walls oh no! and some places undiscovered yet)

Favorite Dvds includes : Spider 1 & 2, Sesame St., Funsong Factory (specially the "rainbow"), Ant Bully, Shrek 1 & 2, Bugs life, Surf's Up (newest), Happy Feet

Favorite Shirts : Shirts with a ball (specifically the green spin shirt with the ball which he wears everytime he saw it from his closet), Jollibee T-shirt (the 2 pcs he have didn't have time to rest in his closet), Spidey t-shirt (though big). side story , many times you will see him naked. He might have been irritated with his diapers and is tired from his white sando. so you will have to produce any of the above otherwise you will suffer the consequences which includes getting caught by his Mama (MIL).

Favorite Colors : Orange, Blue, Red, Green & Yellow (the colors of the rainbow)

Favorite Footwear: at this very moment, his crocs size 8-9 (he chose his own color - yellow, this he wear even in bed. We have to take it off after he dosed off) & his florshiem brown shoes among his elmo rubber shoes, OshKosh blue rubber shoes, OshKosh orange striped rubber shoes (already small), OshKosh black leather shoes, converse chuck taylor shoes (c/o his ninang sistah, few months to wait though as it is still a biggie). This baby just loves shoes. side kwento again, whenever he goes out and meet other kids he will have to touch his shoes as if to say.... "look at my shoes", and then he will point to the kids' shoes and simply say "shoes"!. He also has a "spidey" sleepers as the replacement of the now small batman sleepers. Has 2 pairs of Sandals (Elmo & Reva)

Favorite ride (among all others): Carousel, "worm & busy bee" in Market!Market!

Favorite place to hang-out: Robinson's Galleria (Tom's World), Market!Market! (Play place in & out) & Trinoma (for their water fountain)

Favorite music : Rock! (he loves those loud ones and play with his electric guitar, kiddie drums & xylophone), Ballad (he will take the microphone and sing a hymm or two), classical music (in the car. He has cassette tapes of Beethoven, Strauss, Mozart & Tchaikovsky. This he plays once the car starts)

Favorite Activities (other than "creating his arts"): Pulling his dettached crib hidden in between the bed's headboard and the wall, and with assistance, lay each part (a total of 4 parts) on the floor (note: should be arranged according to his will), and finally stepping on top of it!, playing with the issued laptop of his daddy (ok to accept minor repairs such as the removal of screw, screwdriver taken from his daddy & harassment on the touchpad), taking part on the activity of his daddy (from the repair of the ups to computers to everything!), running in circle, turning around until he falls on the floor (huh!), removing (not gently) all his toys on the first rack and with his pillow lay there, pushing everything out of order and most of all, playing with all of his toys at the same time causing major mess!(sigh), and .... helping out when asked (smile!).

Pissss!

We have long been waiting for Duncan to talk... or to at least understand what he is saying. We are kind'a worried what's keeping him from speaking the actual "words". Most of the time he is speaking in some sort of foreign language that cannot be found in any dictionary.

He can clearly say some words though :

dadi, yaya, cookie, spider, spider away, ball, loon (short of balloon), ayoto (ayoko), di (hindi), py (short of puppy), true (when singing rubber duckie), blue, bow (short of rainbow), juice , shoes, up (when going up), car, bye, chi (atchi - the other yaya), ap-pol (apple), be (bear), luya (alleluya, song in the church & in shrek 2), yah (yes!), bobo (from gymboree and his name for the mascot in Max's), baby, pooh and some others that he can say when he is mad (not bad words of course!)

What's sad is he still cannot say mommy (huhuhu), save the best for last!

Few nights ago, Duncan wanted to go out of the room but since its so hot outside (our AC is already on) I told him no. And out from nowhere did he say.... "piss, piss, pisssss...." along with the tagging of my hand and pushing me back to the door to open it for him. Hahaha... at least he knows how to say please (i think so). And then again last night, Duncan got his Daddy's cellphone. But of course, since its still brand new - the little angel cannot play with it yet. We both laugh when with matching facial expression, he said "pissss, pissssss!" . hahaha... better luck next time kiddo...! But of course we did give him not just one but two of the old cellphones. He took it with both hand and while walking away both cellphone in either ear, he "talked" to the person on the other line. Whether they understood each other is but a diiferent story.

The ugliest shoes!

Our Duncan chose this... over many colors!

He's size 8-9! So big are his feet! Goodluck to you crocs... may you still be with us until Duncan's third year.

Weekend in Batangas

Its Duncan's 25th month birthday. Imagine the excitement of tataylolo and mommylola when they learned that their only grandson is to spend the weekend in Batangas. As usual Daddy did the driving and though we experienced traffic we arrived safe in 2 1/2 hours. Duncan was also excited to see his new friend "py" (short of puppy) and the rest of the 5 cats. Not to mention the hen with its newly hatched chicks as well as the rooster and of course the lolo & lolas, and little aunties who are all there to play with the star of the day - Duncan.

He didn't sleep the whole day and played and charmed everyone with his "chinese" speaking skills- hehe. He had the whole fun of entertaining everyone while showing how to play his toys.

We went home sunday after lunch. Passed by Robinson's Place Lipa so Duncan can continue having the time of his life riding the huge carousel and rides in Time Zone. Thanks tataylo for my new volleyball and to my mommylola for the superb meals. Sure will gonna miss you all.

Till next time!

Happy 2nd Birthday Duncan

Can't believe the little baby is now a toddler - a very "makulit" toddler that is. We went to celebrate Duncan's birthday @ Market! Market! And how did we celebrate?

Duncan @ 2

- Go to a studio for a photo session (2 year old souvenier pix).

- Ate lunch @ Bacolod Chicken

Duncan's favorites are La Paz Bachoy & of course their pecho! Together with their small bowls and saucers (which he plays while eating), Duncan can eat almost a cup of rice.

- Take the cool rides @ Timezone

Busy bee

Happy worm

- watched Ratatouille (Rat-a-too-ee), duncan's third movie already!

- played at their play area

- and it would't be complete if he will not play outside on his favorite playplace where he ran on barefeet!

Sesame St. Live in Manila!

We (Duncan specially), have been waiting for this day when we can see our favorite Sesame St. Pals live here in Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Manila. (Thank you, Mama for the tickets!). Show will start @ 11:00. Original plan is to go there early (but as usual we left a little late). Good thing it started @ 11:30 just enough for us to relax first after the tension we experienced along the way (First, Roxas Blvd. had been closed to traffic for the Milo Marathon. Second, we were not familiar with the streets in Manila. Third, its suuuuuuper traffic. Fourth, we went to the wrong entrance and finally, the road to the Aliw Theater was also closed (good thing we were allowed to enter anyway!)

Duncan excited to see his sesame st. pals

The show was very good. It was short (close to 2 hours) but we enjoyed it very much. Duncan wouldn't even blink an eye during the show and he looked so happy seeing them dance. We have a good seat also. Row 6 Center Aisle.



Serious audience & The Casts of Sesame St.

Dancing...

Picture after the show

Till next time!

My 2nd Birthday Party @ Tom's World

My 2nd birthday party was a blast! It was well attended. Tataylolo & Mommyla was there with my Granny and relatives from Batangas, my Marcos family were there (except my Lola Sylvia and Ninang Doodoo) my Pasion relatives were there (even my lola choleng), my daddy and mommy's friends and officemates were there, my ninongs and ninangs were there (except for some who are oh so far away). I enjoyed myself although Mommy's expecting more from it. (the bubble show was cancelled due to some glitch and the mc donalds crew were very far from being good). I never knew I have a bestfriend Borgy and girlfriend Angel until this time. hehehe. After the party, all my newly kiddie friends enjoyed their free all you can rides.

2 days to go before the party!

Duncan is all excited now. 2 more nights and its party @ Tom's World!

Congratulations Tito Steph & Tita Jackie!

Duncan attended Tito Steph's & Tita Jackie's wedding with daddy, mommy & mama. He wore the white long sleeves and the slacks he wore from Ninong Rainier's wedding and he looked like Michael Jackson... (laugh out loud) ... with his pants now shorter and his white socks showing!Marcos' family was all there and Duncan had a chance to play with his cousins River and Ecko - the batchmates. The wedding is just wonderful. Right combination of laughter and solemnity. Unfortunately, little Duncan didn't eat at all. He was just having fun getting fruits from the fruit punch table. Congratulations again to both of you!

Great Weekend

Saturday, June 9

Duncan attended his free class at Gymboree, Shangri-La Plaza. Their theme for the day is about bears. The little boy, as expected for the first timers, didn't participate so well but at least he played and got to experience a different set-up. He join the group of "adults" rather than join his age group - because Mommy is there! After the class, we ate at Tokyo Tokyo and enjoyed the water fountain at the center of the mall then off we go to Megamall where he enjoyed the all-time favorite kiddie carousel.

Duncan enjoying himself at the Shangri-La Plaza Fountain

The little prince slept on our way to Ortigas Depot and awoke just when I needed my shoulder to rest at SM hypermart in Pasig. He did some running again until its time to go.

Later that afternoon, we have a complementary buffet at Astoria Plaza (scam!). The food is ok... Duncan enjoyed the fish fillet and their "kaldereta". After eating, here goes the selling part. haha... its funny as the account officer in-charge was forced to cut the orientation short as Duncan goes running around the place, I need to go to the restroom and hubs needs to look after the non-stop kiddo. Well, thanks for the free dinner!

Sunday, June 10

Went to Church. In the church, Duncan started to speak "chinese" again talking to the people at the back seat. They were asking me what he is saying - and i'm left saying that he is chinese... hehe. We then went to the grocery (puregold-mandaluyong) then to V-mall (greenhills) so the little angel can play as well. We went home just in time for dinner. Huh - that's life!

Monday, June 11

Enjoyed time at home. Playing pack-and-go. By this game, it meant I clean up while Duncan turns the room up-side-down. By 1pm, his finally asleep! After 2 hours, we went to Loyola Memorial Park to visit Duncan's Papa Totong (FIL) to greet him happy Birthday. And that's when it started to rain! It stopped for five minutes - probably so Duncan can get down from the car. Since its raining - where else can we go... of course to Jo-jo-jollibee! Jollibee happens to be around so the little Duncan is so oh excited! Ahhh - and tomorrow will be another working day... away from my oh so "kulit" toddler.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Thank you for spending your every free hour with me.

- Lifting me up in every fall...

- Washing my fears away...

- Teaching me new things....

- Taking me to places i've never been...

- You are my best buddy ever!

Duncan and Mommy loves you very much!

Independence

Today, our little Duncan is no longer a baby! He proved himself as a certified toddler when he rode a baby caterpillar on the Timezone area of Market!Market! all on his own. Its quite an experience for all of us. Its his first time to be just himself and its our first to let him go. Its a mixed feeling of excitement, anxiety, and of being proud. All my worries disappeared when I saw him oh so relaxed and so happy. At first, he holds steadily to the hand railing and when he adjusted to it he let go of the bar and waved at us!

There's a lesson that I've learned - day after day, as your child grows you simply have to be accept that while you have enjoyed yourself cuddling the little one, keeping him attached to you, taking control so he wont get hurt, watching every step so he won't fall - you should try to lossen your grip so he can experience things that real life brings.

Its amazing really... how he's grown so fast!

Summer Time

Happy Birthday Mommyla!

Its Mommyla's 59th birthday! We went to Max's Lipa and strolled in SM Lipa to celebrate!

Daddy, Mommy, Duncan, Mommyla & Ninang Sistah @ Max's

What are you doing here Papa Piolo?

Happy Birthday Mommyla from Cookie Monster, Duncan & Elmo! We love you!