Swimming at Grandma's

I know this is already a late post. I wasn't really thinking about it until today while I was looking at my son's old video. I then realized that I still have a video during the Mother's day when we were at my in-laws' house.

The video was my son swimming in their little pool. Enjoying the almost-summer heat at their backyard.

Certified Camper

Like what I posted the last time that we are going to camping and it would be Abi's first time. Well, we only slept over at the campsite for a night but got back there the next day. But Abi had so much fun and so am I. It's so good to know and see that my son loves the outdoors as much as I and my husband loves it. It's also surprising to see another thing that my son loves to do, digging the sand. So it was a right thing for me to brought his pail and shivel with us. In fact, he just digs most of the time. He got so dirty and messy but I was prepared for that too cos I got lots of changes of clothes for him.

Anyway, here is a very short video of my son during our short camping.



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My independent 2-year-old

My 2-year-old is so independent in doing some tasks such as putting on his on clothes. I know it's a good thing but it's somewhat sad cos I don't want him to grow up yet. I felt that he's still too young to do some things on his own. I'm just scared thinking about him growing up, start going to school, have his girlfriend, separate from us, and have his own family. I know that's way too much for me to think about right now but I can't help myself. I'm not saying that I'm not happy seeing him learn some new things. Of course I am! I just love him too much, that right now, I'm too afraid of the thought of him leaving me. But, that's just the pessimist in me.

Anyway, here's a video of him putting his clothes on the other day. He just had the willingness to do the last few days and since then he had been very enthusiastic about it.



Of course, I am trying to help him once in a while but he pretty much did most of it. I am just so proud of my son and it will remain that way forever.

Abi on Time-Out

Giving our child time-out is a way to discipline them. Some say that it's not really effective but I'll say it is based on my experience. It is just a matter of giving him the right approach and knowing when to give him time-out. If you're unsure when and how your child would be on time-out, read this article that I got from Parents.com, All About Time-Outs.

Anyway, I'd like to share with you my son's video when he was on his time-out. He was put on time-out because he keeps getting into things that he's not supposed to and after a warning and telling him the consequences such as he might hurt himself, he still continued to do it. So, he sat on his bed for 3 minutes. Actually, it wasn't that bad cos he's facing the TV that has his favorite show, only that he is not allowed to get down and play with his toys or anything.



He didn't like it but he knew that he's gonna get it when he doesn't behave. It was not a way of punishment but to straighten him up whenever he does the things that he is not supposed to and might hurt him or anyone else.

Discovering his own game

It's amazing how kids, like my 2-year-old could come up with some brilliant idea that have never crossed our minds. Just like what you are about to see in the following video.

We were at my in-laws' ranch at that time. Before that video was recorded, we're all playing with Abi's ball, kicking, throwing, and catching it until all of a sudden Abi was all alone with himself, playing with the ball.



The thing where he's rolling the ball is actually a small grilling pit. The top is just enough to hold the ball and have it roll there. No one taught or showed Abi to do it and he just came out with that idea. It's just so amazing how simple thing can entertain them. We just wish that those things would cross our mind so that we always have something for their entertainment.

Abi's Driving?

Yes, he is, in fact, here's the video as solid evidence that he did. Have fun!



So, what?! I was right! He did drive but his Daddy's with him..hehe! That was when we went out to my in-laws ranch in Rocksprings, TX. Since it was a private property, it's not illegal to not have kids in their car seat and since Andy know how much Abi wants to get a hold of the steering wheel, he let Abi had the time of his life by letting him do what he wanted. He enjoyed it so much. In fact, when we went back to home, each time we'd go out, he wanted to sit with his Dad on the driver's seat. Unfortunately, we don't want to get a ticket or worst, be in prison for letting him do that here.

Pretending to sleep

Usually, before we go to sleep or after we wake up, we'd stay in our and just fool around. One of the things that he loves to do is to pretend to sleep, I'll wake him up and he'd act that he is surprised or I'd sleep and he'll wake me up.

One time he did it and I'm glad that I was able to catch it with my cellphone video. So, here it is. Have fun! :-)

Dialogue:
Mommy: Okay, pretend that you're sleeping. Stop picking your nose!
Abi: (snoring like Spongebob)
Mommy: Abi, wake up! Abi, wake up!
Abi: asleep!
Mommy: ah, you're asleep? okay.. Abi, wake up! Abi, wake up!
Abi: huh?! (acting surprise)

Interview with Abi

My son, Abi, is starting to be talkative now. Now that he's learning how to talk, he seems to be imitate pretty much everything that he hears. I guess, it's a good thing though 'cos through his imitating ability, he could learn to talk easily.

Anyway, here's Abi's video while I'm interviewing him and giving him answers too..hehe.



I told ya..he's talkative..hehe.

A future entertainer

We, mothers, always hope that our son had a talent that would make him a successful person in the future. I wish that I'd know it as early as possible so that whatever he wanted he in life, I can start to prepare what it needed, finance-wise, etc.

My husband would laugh at me how I can say what our son wanted to be. Each time, he'd do something, like having airplane and helicopter as his favorite toys, I'll say that he wanted to be a pilot. All such things. I might not know what he will be in the future, but I always pray that he will have the life that he wanted.

Anyway, enough for all those sentiments as a mother. Below is a video of my son being an entertainer. Have fun! :-)


So, what do you think?

Big Boy On His Bike

This video was just caught earlier this morning while I was preparing breakfast. Abi was having fun with bike, going back and forth between the dining and living area.



It is really amazing how big he is now. When we first got his bike, he doesn't know how to ride on it yet. He always wants be on ride on it and drive it while he sits at the back. But now, he knows how to properly ride on it. Oh.. my baby is a big boy now.

Bonding with his Aunt Yvonne

Last night, Yvonne, my sissy-in-law asked Abi to borrow his airplane. She sometimes jokingly would tell Abi that she wanted to sleep with his airplane. But last night, she was in the mood to play with Abi and his most favorite toy, his airplanes. Good thing I was able to capture it in video.

My Active and Independent Son

One of the things that I am proud about my son is that he is always active and healthy. In fact, since we came here in Texas from the Philippines, he never got sick yet with the weather that keeps changing, but I got sick about twice already.

Another thing is he is very independent. Yes, he would ask for me once in a while, but compare to other kids I've encountered, my son can entertain himself without needing someone to be with him. Though sometimes, he would try to do some things that he is not supposed to do so I still require an adult supervision, but as long as you are in the same room with him, he is gonna be fine playing all by himself.

Anyway, the following video is taken while we were at the playground and it showed how active and independent he is.

He is never be afraid of anything

Almost every week, during my husband's off, we would go to a playground so that we can all go out and bond together. Of course, we know that our son enjoys it so much and though he already had a full exercise by just running around the house, he can have more exercise in the playground.

One thing I noticed about my son is he is not afraid of anything. Just like what he's doing in the following video.



Honestly, while looking at him doing it, I was more afraid than him. While I was taking the video, I am giving my husband a look to make sure that nothing harm will happen to our son. But Abi was fine and even after that video, he kept coming back to that same stair and tried to climb without any hesitation.

Row, row, row your boat

This is another video of our son, Abi, playing with his Daddy and singing "Row, row, row your boat". Again, I missed the part where he was singing with his Daddy so below is what I got. He was actually singing the song with his Daddy but it was too late when I pulled out my phone to catch it because Abi decided to just play and no singing.

Anyway, here's the video. have fun!

Alphabet Dance (Abi's Own Version)

This happened last night when he was playing with his Alphabet Edison worm toy. First, he was singing alphabet with the toy. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to record it on the video coz it was too late when I finally got my celphone. But I got him to dance while Edison the worm was playing the alphabet melody and his Daddy was singing the alphabet. Somehow, we can't figure out how Abi made the worm toy sing the alphabet (darn!). Anyway, enjoy watching the video!

Taking a bath

This is what my son does everyday while he is taking a bath. Of course, I don't just leave him alone in there. I normally would be sitting with in the tub while he is having some fun. Sometimes, if his Daddy is available, they will stay longer in there. But his Daddy is so strict about it to where he is not allowed to stand up on the tub. I know that it is dangerous but I am always watching him and I don't always allow him to do it, just for this time, for the sake of this video. Have fun!

Fun splashing in the pool

During one of our Sunday visit to my husband's parents. Abi together with his cousins was swimming, playing, and splashing in the pool. That is one of the kids' favorite leisure activity. Have fun watching the video!

Ring Around the Roses

I have a video of Abi playing with his Daddy. This is one of their moments which I am glad I caught on the camera.

Horsey! Horsey!

Abi loves playing horse with either me and his Daddy. I would play with him once in a while but I can stand in it for a length of time because my back aches. He enjoys playing this kind of game so much. So, here is a video of Abi playing horse with his Daddy. Enjoy!

Big Boy On The Stair

My son just recently started using the stairs without holding on to something just like BIG BOYS. Though this video didn't show him all the way down. He actually has a video that shows him going down through the whole stair but can't transfer it in the computer for some reason.