we have a toddler in the house!

i grew up accustomed with the phrase "terrible two" and that made me believe that a child starts to become a nuisance (but adorable at that) only when he or she reaches the age of two. that's why jude and i wasn't able to ready ourselves when our little boy, at 10 months, started to rule the house as a budding explorer and grabs anything that he fancies.

now at 14 months, he's already a pro in putting chaos inside our house: drawers pulled out and cabinet doors opened with its contents tossed out in all directions, toys scattered all over our room, dining chairs pushed anywhere (fingers crossed that it won't be pushed against the fridge door again), and the list can go on. *sigh*

but what makes us happy about this is the fact that our little boy is already a toddler and is doing what other normal toddlers do. i remember my mama used to tell this when we can't keep our cool with cousins or nephews who won't behave: hayaan mo na... mas okay na yang ganyan dahil kung hinde malikot yan ibig sabihin may sakit or diperensya yan." oh yeah... the wisdom that only experienced mothers could give.

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just a roundup on iñigo's development as of this month...

- he still won't walk (he loves crawling until now to others dismay... sila yun) but attempts to make several steps when he feels like doing it. he's too cautious... that explains. =)

- he prefers eating regular meals (rice, viand, and soup) now than the baby foods i prepare. fyi, i never offered cerelac and gerber to my little boy. i have nothing against these two but for me, i prefer the hard way of mashing fruits and veggies and serve it to my son. well now.. iñigo would even eat ampalaya when mixed with squash and other veggies. and what a surprise... he turned down the apple-mango puree he used to love! he is now eating menudo, adobo, pancit, relyenong bangus or whatever i cook. =D

- he is now familiar with some parts of his body and can point his head, nose, tummy, and... birdy! =D

- he loves watching tv commercials most especially the ad by jollibee. he'd dance as soon as he heard the the jingle and shriek with delight when jollibee the mascot appears in the tv screen. i am really stunned on this and a bit wary of any subliminal message that comes with every jollibee ad. hahaha!

- he would sign more often especially with the words "more", "milk", and "sleep". =D

- he's also now good in throwing tantrums! =( our son is becoming a little pasaway lately, which can be so annoying sometimes. but according to dr. sear's baby book, iñigo's age right now is the stage when babies are in the height of asserting their independence. oh well... i just hope iñigo won't go too far on this because the last time i said "no" to him he crawled towards the door and sobbed. waah... lalayasan na yata ako!