Major Milestones

It's been an insanely hectic week!  However, amidst the chaos, 2 wonderful things happened:

1) The kapitan finally agreed to poop in a restaurant potty!  Woohoo!  You see, he's been pooping in the potty for quite some time now.  Our biggest challenge, however, was he refused to do it on any other potty!  In fact, there was even a time when he would only go to his bathroom potty and not ours!  This time it was different. :)  Now to work on the peeing...;

2) The kapitan slept in his own bed last night!  We have been co-sleeping when he became too big for his crib.  Recently, our bed has become too small for the 3 of us!  I think even Tiago feels it because he's been preferring to sleep at the foot of the bed.  For more space, I guess.  So I took it as as sign and finally tried to let him sleep on his own.  Success!  Next step:  Kick him out of our room! Hahaha!

Ahhh, the triumphs of a mother.  :)

My Life...2 Years After.

It's been a little over a year since I gave birth to my first (and probably only --- but that's another story) born. It's a cliche to say it, but it has been a helluva crazy ride. So much has changed! Here's one.

Our little kapitan has started school this year.  This is a major milestone on so many levels.

First, it's the only activity he goes to by himself vs his other parent-child classes.  Initially, I was worried that he might be too clingy and cry himself to exhaustion (I've seen this happen in my years of teaching!) when I leave him in his classroom. Surprisingly, he adjusted quickly! Very quickly!  I admit, I felt a slight prick thinking "Gosh, he doesn't need me anymore!"  I think he did a better job adjusting!  Hahaha!

Him being in school means a few hours a week of me time. I get to work in peace.  Have breakfast leisurely.  Read a book. And my favorite, make tunganga. If you are a mother, you know this kind of peace and quiet is a luxury!

I told myself that when Tiago starts going to school, I will go back to teaching.  We would be going to school together!  How convenient is that?  Thing is, I might have had a change of heart.  I think I prefer being a  being parent.  I enjoy bringing Tiago to school and picking him up after class.  I enjoy participating in school activities, attending parent-teacher conferences, going on field trips, talking to other parents, but this time as Mommy Anne and instead of Teacher Anne.

Ah, how my life has evolved. There is so much more to be shared, but have to park it here for now.  I can hear the kapitan starting to wake up. :)

Tiago's First Word

CUP.

Because of his obsession over his toy cups. It's one of the few toys that has survived the test of time - his favorite for the past 7 months! He asks for it every waking moment. He even says it in his sleep! Geesh.

It started with him saying "c-c-c". Then it progressed to "c-pff", then "cu-pf". Now he can clearly say "cup".

Actually, he has long been saying "wow", but I refuse to accept that, that will be his first official word! That's not even a word! Hahaha.

So, his official first word is "cup". :)