the sponge

iñigo is a "talker". he loves to talk and he talks a lot. there are only two instances when he is quiet, it's either he's asleep or he's in serious business with his play. for the rest of the day, he's talking. he was like a sports commentator as he'd keep us updated with whatever he's doing; and/or seeing around the house (even outside), or on the tv or dvd show he's watching. we are grateful though that he articulates even those smallest details he is into as even if we are busy with chores, we know what he is happening to our son. and of course, we are happy that our son's language skill is above average for his age. we are also glad that we can already converse with him sans the guessing game, making our life easier.

but there's one problem which we observe that comes along with his fast-developing language skills: he parrots every word he hears from us. i found myself stunned from time to time as i was like hearing myself thru him... "naku naman!"... "oh my god!"... "kasi naman"... "my goodness!" those are just some of my expressions. =P

one time he was calling his daddy to show something. he started with "daddy...", followed by "daddy... daddy!". but jude apparently did not hear him so he called him for the last time, "love! loooove! (with the tone as exactly as mine-demanding. hehe). it was a funny moment, but then it also made me pause and think, "shucks.. ganun nga ba ako tumawag kay jude?". nyahahaha.

but it was yesterday afternoon when jude and i promised to each other that we will guard ours word more carefully. iñigo was playing with his toys when one of these slipped from his hand.

"AWW, SHIT! the twactor (tractor) fall down.", he said.

both jude and i were in the sala where the kiddo was playing. our eyes met and both of us felt that one was accusing the other... yes, we're both guilty! hehe. but i was quick to pass on the blame,"uy, ikaw din yun, huh!". haha.

then another toy fell down from the sofa...

"OH, SHUCKS! the car fall down."

i nearly laughed. that's definitely me.

young minds are indeed like a sponge, so we now take the responsibility of filtering everything it will absorb. 

may god help us. =)