only few days are left and it's inigo's birthday once again - he'll be blowing six candles this time. yes, my used-to-be little boy (this title is now proudly claimed by theo) is officially a big boy at six! is he excited for his upcoming birthday celebration, which we will be doing in the house? uhm, no... as he is very much excited that he keeps on pestering... err, asking me everyday about the food, prizes, and guests. and since he's already a big boy he chose a theme for his birthday that is already out of disney and nick junior's league - it's avengers. hay, little boy no more na talaga...
his preference for toys now have also changed as he was into beyblades (although this one is short-lived), action figures, remote-control cars, and ball games. the thomas the tank engine and toy story toys which were his favorites before was now passed on to theo. i even sometimes find him quarreling with his little brother as to what tv show or DVD to watch as he'd vehemently say no to barney, mickey mouse, and thomas the tank, which theo currently adores. yes, they engage in 'fights' already and it's becoming frequent and bigger lately. HAY!!!
for the past 12 months (i wasn't blogging about him that long, hehe) i saw inigo transformed from a gentle-mannered, timid, and obedient to confident, friendly, independent but obstinate, blunt, and extra-naughty child. i love it that he now exudes this confidence that he can do almost anything and can play with anyone. but i have to cut it sometimes as i observe that he can be deliriously confident and he no longer regards other people's feelings. this behavior wasn't my problem before that's why i am quite bothered now...
i just want to believe that he's just being a child and it's normal for him to be selfish, show-off, disobedient, and rude sometimes...
OR, he's only asserting his independence and wants everything to be taken or done his way. i always hear "but why?" lately, questioning my decision in some matters like why i can't let him drink sodas or why i can't buy him a psp. he feels that he's entitled to anything and if he is not, he's at least entitled to know why. waaaaaah! can somebody give me an aspirin as motherhood is becoming more challenging for me lately?!!
but on a more positive note, he's getting more independent in the recent months as he insists of doing things on his own like taking a bath, putting on plaster strip to his wound, and even cutting of his nails, which by the way is becoming an addiction for him. i always find him cutting his nails every other night and if he isn't yet satisfied with his own nails, he'd also cut even his little brother's... minsan nga pudpud na. hehehe.
i am also happy that he's becoming healthy lately. since we brought him to a pedia doctor who practice homeopathy i observed that his allergic rhinitis and asthma (though this is not yet confirmed) attacks became rare. he also gained a little weight as he is now at 20 kilos. it isn't much i know though it also puzzles me as inigo eats well especially when his favorite food is served on the table. oh well, he probably got my "mabilis lang siguro ang metabolism" genes, something that i used to hear from the doctors when i was a kid. going back to inigo, it's probably also because he's also active in soccer for the past months as we send him to the soccer camp whenever we can, and mind you... stage-mom mode on... he's becoming very good in this sport. he'd always hit two to four goals every session which makes me sometimes wish that the coach will declare a most valuable player award at the end as it will be surely his. hehehe.
aside from soccer, he's still fond of drawing, science and geography... give him these activities and i get a well-behaved son in a day.
this is my inigo at five. i hope that when he turns six he will remain to be the fun-loving, sweet, and independent kiddo i have but none of his pasaway streaks. i say, "good luck" to me. :)
inigo playing the pinoy-henyo game during the mms kiddie camp last april.
he was able to guess the word in less than a minute, fyi. :)
he was able to guess the word in less than a minute, fyi. :)
his preference for toys now have also changed as he was into beyblades (although this one is short-lived), action figures, remote-control cars, and ball games. the thomas the tank engine and toy story toys which were his favorites before was now passed on to theo. i even sometimes find him quarreling with his little brother as to what tv show or DVD to watch as he'd vehemently say no to barney, mickey mouse, and thomas the tank, which theo currently adores. yes, they engage in 'fights' already and it's becoming frequent and bigger lately. HAY!!!
for the past 12 months (i wasn't blogging about him that long, hehe) i saw inigo transformed from a gentle-mannered, timid, and obedient to confident, friendly, independent but obstinate, blunt, and extra-naughty child. i love it that he now exudes this confidence that he can do almost anything and can play with anyone. but i have to cut it sometimes as i observe that he can be deliriously confident and he no longer regards other people's feelings. this behavior wasn't my problem before that's why i am quite bothered now...
i just want to believe that he's just being a child and it's normal for him to be selfish, show-off, disobedient, and rude sometimes...
OR, he's only asserting his independence and wants everything to be taken or done his way. i always hear "but why?" lately, questioning my decision in some matters like why i can't let him drink sodas or why i can't buy him a psp. he feels that he's entitled to anything and if he is not, he's at least entitled to know why. waaaaaah! can somebody give me an aspirin as motherhood is becoming more challenging for me lately?!!
but on a more positive note, he's getting more independent in the recent months as he insists of doing things on his own like taking a bath, putting on plaster strip to his wound, and even cutting of his nails, which by the way is becoming an addiction for him. i always find him cutting his nails every other night and if he isn't yet satisfied with his own nails, he'd also cut even his little brother's... minsan nga pudpud na. hehehe.
i am also happy that he's becoming healthy lately. since we brought him to a pedia doctor who practice homeopathy i observed that his allergic rhinitis and asthma (though this is not yet confirmed) attacks became rare. he also gained a little weight as he is now at 20 kilos. it isn't much i know though it also puzzles me as inigo eats well especially when his favorite food is served on the table. oh well, he probably got my "mabilis lang siguro ang metabolism" genes, something that i used to hear from the doctors when i was a kid. going back to inigo, it's probably also because he's also active in soccer for the past months as we send him to the soccer camp whenever we can, and mind you... stage-mom mode on... he's becoming very good in this sport. he'd always hit two to four goals every session which makes me sometimes wish that the coach will declare a most valuable player award at the end as it will be surely his. hehehe.
one of his milestones at age five: he joined the unilab run and finished as
one in the top 30% of his category.
one in the top 30% of his category.
aside from soccer, he's still fond of drawing, science and geography... give him these activities and i get a well-behaved son in a day.
this is my inigo at five. i hope that when he turns six he will remain to be the fun-loving, sweet, and independent kiddo i have but none of his pasaway streaks. i say, "good luck" to me. :)
another stellar moment for inigo at age six: being interviewed by news program "bandila"
about his visit to mind museum.
about his visit to mind museum.
