Padre de Pamilya

A tribute to my father, my grandfathers, my stepdad and my HUSBAND!!!

To my dad --- 14 years without you is so difficult for me, mamang and my siblings. But I have considered those 14 years without your existence to be my training ground on how to be tough at all times. I know God has a plan... always has a plan why he took you..

To my lolo doming --- Thank you for always guiding me in making my decisions within those years my dad was not around.. I am very thankful that I grew up to be a lolo's girl. Lahi ra gyud ang wisdom sa mga lolo. When you were gone, I also know that God has a plan for everything.

To daddy rey -- you may not be here with us all the time, but I have always treasured whatever you have imparted to me during my stay at Cahilsot compound. Thank you daddy Rey for being one of my grandfathers..

To my step dad, Tito Ongkoy, I know that we both know I was the first one who did not accept you in the family. But you have proved me wrong several times. You have proven your worth many times because you’re not like other step fathers who are coming into the family to ruin the family. You are in fact, one person who believes in the Lord and is willing to complete the family. Thank you!

To my husband, Ian Robert, remember when you told me during high school "maybe may reason si God why he took your father". And that moment, I have you. When lolo doming died, you said "may reason si Lord why he took him as well" and for that I have Kurt. Well, on the other hand, they were gone because they were only made for me and my siblings to be guided. But you were made for Kurt and you were made by the Lord for me. "I wonder what God was thinking when HE created you.... When God made you, he must have been thinking about me..." Well, he probably was thinking of me and Kurt and our children to come. You are a very good man and a good daddy to our son.

You are one good provider my love. You make things easy and comfortable for Kurt. However, please be reminded that our son and kids to come should not get whatever they want in life in a blink of an eye. Just like what Marvin Agustin said “If you want your children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulder.”

I know that Kurt is not as close to you as he is to me. But please remember that “blood is always thicker than water”. He will eventually hang on to your shoulders and grab your hand when you get back here because you are his father. (Plus he looks like you now by the way. LOL) I am assuring you that, as long as I’m here, Kurt will always be reminded of who you are and what you are to him. But on the matter of telling him and explaining to him what a father is --- I will leave that up for you to let him feel.

I know that as a couple, we argue just like any other married couple. Of course, we’re not perfect and there’s no such thing as perfect relationship. I also know that, I have hurt you countless times either be it emotional or physical (physical is payback time anyway! :P). But one thing is for sure, no matter how many times we will argue, I will still love you! From the day I married you, I already embraced both your good and bad attitudes. I married you not because you just forced me hahaha but I married you because I love you and I believe that you are the person I want to be with for the rest of my life. Thank you daddy for coming into my life. Thank you for giving me Kurt and thank you for always being my hero – my spiderman! Thank you for being my:::: chocolate, choco, papu, paps, honey, my love, husband, handsome, my husband – my daddy.. our daddy that is.. Thank you for being our “HALIGI ng TAHANAN”...

Happy Father’s Day handsome!!!

Kurt loves you! I love you x 10 raise to infinity.. :P

2 Year Old Milestone

I will be very busy next days to come. So, to all mommies out there, I’ll be leaving with some points to ponder for your child’s development.

I have researched about the developments of a child for 2 year- old kids.

Let me share this with you:

Important Milestones: By The End Of 2 Year (24 Months)

Social

·         Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children

·         More aware of herself as separate from others

·         More excited about company of other children

(I am more than happy when I found out the three Social milestones and that my son already showed this kind of improvement.)

Emotional

·         Demonstrates increasing independence

·         Begins to show defiant behavior

·         Separation anxiety increases toward midyear then fades

(Yes, there is more of that defiant behaviour that I have observed with my son lately. Lessen negative reinforcement if possible. However, there should be a positive reinforcement for every incorrect doings. Both independence and separation anxiety fading are going well.)

Cognitive

·         Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers

·         Begins to sort by shapes and colors

·         Begins make-believe play

(All the things mentioned on Cognitive Development are already being showed by my son.)

Language

·         Points to object or picture when it's named for him

·         Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts

·         Says several single words (by 15 to 18 months)

·         Uses simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months)

·         Uses 2- to 4-word sentences

·         Follows simple instructions

·         Repeats words overheard in conversation

(My son Kurt, even before reaching the age 2 already mastered the things listed on Language Development. I am more than proud and happy to share that he already knows how to say meaningful sentences of more than 4 words especially in our own language Cebuano and Tagalog. Plus he could also say simple sentences in English like “Please open biscuit mommy.” Or “Let’s go!” or “Close the door”. He is already using simple yet meaningful sentences and improving his vocabulary. A child is never witty unless there is a good training from the people around him. Plus, for those who are eager to make their children more knowledgeable about things, there should be more patience, understanding and love.)

Movement

·         Walks alone

·         Pulls toys behind her while walking

·         Carries large toy or several toys while walking

·         Begins to run

·         Stands on tiptoe

·         Kicks a ball

·         Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted

·         Walks up and down stairs holding on to support

(He has already completed all of these before reaching two years old. There was 100% guidance not just from me but from all the people who love Kurt. That is the very reason why his movements or physical play are well-improved. However, be very extra careful because accidents happen all the time.)

Hand and Finger Skills

·         Scribbles on his or her own

·         Turns over container to pour out contents

·         Builds tower of four blocks or more

·         Might use one hand more often than the other

(Points 1, 2 and 3 are already mastered. However, my son is still working on the fourth point since he is still using both hands for writing / scribbling.)

For more of children’s milestones please visit this http://www.ecbt.org//parents/milestones_2y.cfm

NOTE: The list above was only taken from the internet and I do not own any of the researches made here.

Always remember mommies that your child’s success, begins on how you teach him and guide him. Have a happy week ahead of you!

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