Climb Down

It was 10 o'clock this morning, i heard the little monkey singing some familiar tune. Dylan is awake ! Waited for him to start screaming. it's all quiet in his room. I go in to check on him, oh well Lord Almighty Dylan climb off his crib again..... He's been doing this stunt for a few days now. Then this afternoon after his daily naps, we found him once again roaming around his room. gathering some toys to play with while he waits for anyone of us to let him out. Ok I told Mike how did Dylan do it? We asked Mr. D earlier how he do it? Well he obliged ! He showed up us and this is what he does... Is this about the time to get him a big boy bed?????

Manila- I miss Yah !

As the day gets closer I am getting excited. After 2 years and 2 months we are visiting my folks, my people. Our mini vacation of 2 weeks was not enough to just hang out and do what we want to do over there. Unfortunately Mike got sick so we are not able to go to Corrigidor as we plan. I can't count my several trips downstairs to use the lobby's phone, internet station, drugstore, market and grocery store. My legs and feet hurts. Thankfully my always abiding nephew Ej and little brother Marc always do whatever his sista wants... Even my mother has her own share of massaging my legs and feet. I almost forgot that we've been to the Mall of Asia several times too. Mike swore Makati last time, we go to Landmark almost everyday ! We stayed along the Roxas Blvd area this time so we have things to do and places to see.

When Mike feel better, he took the kids to the Manila Zoo. we met up with my friends, we went to get massage together, went to the market together, went to grocery together and eat at this awesome Japanese Restaurant together or course.. I wish we could have squeeze some R & R in Boracay Island but we dont have a lot of days to spare.

Also we got to see my Mama Tita which I haven't seen in like 10 years or so. She has changed. She lost weight. She's 82 years old now and can barely walk. I am so happy to see her again and I am sure she feels the same way. It brings back so many memories of my childhood . I grow up in that house, spend all my school vacation , saw her cook in that now seems to be a tiny kitchen to me. She always tag me along with her wherever she goes. The house in 1737 Luis Ma Guerrero S t Malate has so many history and memories that I often told Mike. I think that without my mother being offended, i got my love of shoes and clothes from her. Her good taste. I had my first experience of getting involve in the kitchen watching her cook and bake. And how can I forget that good ham and stuff chicken she makes on holidays. She asked Dylan to come closer and told him come here, you can be my grandson ! She told Mike I'm like her daugther which after all these years, it was the first time she utter those words. We talked and talked and when it was just the two of us in the room, she ask me " Are you happy" - I answered her with no hesitation. Yes , very much ! I sure pray and hope that God will give her more years to live so next time we visit, we can see her again.

At least we meet up with Anne(my good buddy) and Mon her husband. They brought along Bea, their adorable daugther at the Mall. Had yummy lunch at Gerry's grill and of to nowhere until we saw the bowling alley. yeah why not? We haven't bowl in years.. C'mon let's see if we has it. My first two shots are awesome. I only miss 1 pin, but when we change lanes.... The disaster happens. I am messning up the Coley's score. The Espiritu's are winning. I hate the left lanes.. It was a nice afternoon with our friends. Off to Baywatch tower condo where we are staying... Number one because I felt sick like I am getting a fever or an allergy and number 2 my feet hurts from my high heels. What the hell??? Why I am wearing a heels at the mall !!!!!

Well Dylan is at the condo, with my mom. We just love that there are lots of people there to watch Dylan for free. Eunice and Ej did not even wait a chance to eat the donuts we brought back from the mall.. Yum !
Did i even mention how cheap everything is over there. Food, taxi, massage etc etc. $1 = PHP 40.00. We felt like we don't have to worry about the price. We don't look at the prices for a change.

Also we took a day trip to go to my parents place. I haven't been there for over 5 years and it change a lot. I saw some familiar places and some faces that I don't know. It seems like that all houses are so close together now. Some of my cousins, aunt and neighbors cameby. Picture, picture and off we went to Tagaytay.. It's about a 30 minutes ride. My aunt's car which we borrowed was jampacked. Mike and I sat next to my father driving and God knows how many people was at the back..

We went to the People's Palace, formerly the Marcoses place for the Reagan's to stay at when they visit back in the 80's. It didn't happen. The place was not completely finish. The Marcos government was overthrown by the people power and the property was sequestered by PCGG(Philippine Commission on Good Government). The palace would have been gorgeous if it was finish and all. Sight seeing , picture taking again... Dylan got hungry and throwing some tantrums. I saw some vendors downstairs. Got him a juice, chips and cotton candy for all the kids. Oh boy they sure love it !

It was cold up there. I have to buy me something to wrap myself.. Then we went to get some lunch. My oldest brother Edgar suggested this place for lunch- Leslie's Restaurant. Basically you pay for the view too. We got there, they are so busy. at least the waiting time is only 20 minutes. Mike and I walked around. We found the perfect spot, took some pictures. The waiters said the table was reserved. told Mike to gave the lady at the front assining table some money. We try to bribe but it didn't work. She would not accept money.

Ok wait wait and wait. No one is taking our orders. I got up not once but twice until the manager came to our table.. Wheww finally someone will take our orders. The food is good. Not hardly any leftover. I didn't eat much. I am just contented looking at my folks enjoying the food. It will take them years again to get a treat like that ! At least I dont have to tip the singers walking from table to table, because by the time they finish the table next to us, we are all done. We all ate fast.


Then we headed back home. it's almost 6 pm . We had a quick stop to let out my other brother- lek, my older cousin Sally and say goodbye to my oldest brother and his new wife Juvy. On the car, we are teasing my nephew and niece that they need to go with their dad, my nephew is fixing to cry... He loves to stay with us in the condo.. Why??? He said, there's lots of food and air condition. And why would I not let them stay? Dylan plays with them to death !

On our way back to Manila, my dad still drives. My mom came, my little brother Marc and of course those 2 kids. It was a long day but we all have a good time. My mom, she said it's her first time in Tagaytay ! I am glad I gave her the opportunity.

And about Dylan in Philippines- this time my people enjoys him a bunch ! He shows them he can sommersault. And yeah, Mr Dyl has gotten a spoiled rotten too.....

To some it up, we ate so much over there. And how we miss the Chicken Longanisa in the morning. Walk too much, ride jeepneys , too many trips to Mall of Asia, the day at Manila Zoo, but the best part was, we get to spend special time with my family. I just love the feeling of making them feel comfortable, happy and well fed while we are over there.




America is where I lived now but Philippines is my hometown !

Daddy and Me

Proof that some things in life that are so priceless ! Seeing the two most important and my most favorite human beings in my life just enjoying a simple bubble bath. Daddy loves Dyl... I love watching the video. Something Dylan would cherish. He has a very good dada !

A mini vacation

We are planning to go back to Hawaii again but since Dylan's Mama Faye and Papa Jim had a hard time coming back we decided not to. We dont have a lot of days off and I am concern not to be able to be back to the mainland on time. So we just decided to go to Hawasee instead. It is located in the northern part of Georgia. It's very nice out there. We stayed at the lakeside house so what's not to like. It was pouring rain when we got there Monday night. The next day it was drizzling. Cool in the morning. We went out boating, I think it was Dylan's first. And being a defiant two and half year old toddler, he refuses to wear lifevest. I am so nervous all the time because he wants to stand next to the edge of the boat with no mommy holding him at all. Daddy is the captain and I am the second in command ! The next day we went to Helen about 25 miles away. We've been there once when Dylan was only 5 months old. This time Dylan gets to sit at the back, no carseat which he absolutely enjoys. That night mommy and daddy get to watch a movie while Dylan stays with mama and papa. After that we had a yummy dinner then we are off to the playroom. Dylan enjoys all the rides, the giant slide but his most favorite was the one where we throw ball at the bear popping from a trashcan. Dylan wants to do it over and over again.

When we got back to Atlanta we went to Georgia Aquarium. We had fun. Dylan loves the whale slide. He did not really pay attention to the Beluga whales but he stayed to watch that Japanese giant spider crabs the longest. Oh well that specie do not even move. Stays in one place.. Of all those amazing sea creatures, Dylan pays attention to something that do not move at all. I guess it the giant claws that catch his attention. What a weird boy !


Then we also watch the 3D animation under the sea adventure. Dylan wears the 3d glass for few minutes and takes it off for the most part. One time on the movie he thought that the trash was right in front of him so he tried to grab it. It's funny !

A- you're Adorable

Me and Dylan went to this Thai and Vietnamese restaurant closeby. It was Friday, nothing for dinner and I do not feel like cooking. As usual as soon as we get in, Dylan's attention was towards this tiny water feature. I see- the fake plastic fish that caught his eye. At first I was thinking to order something to go but I was home all day and Dylan was at the daycare, oh well why not dine in instead. Ok, we got our table but Dylan just wont sit. Daddy was not around so he can get away with almost anything with me. He makes to much noise, grunts when I said not and just acting plain brat. So I gave him a pat from his "hiny" and he gets my point, "mommy was serious this time". The food was very good. We ate a lot. then there's this woman who sat next to our table who turns around and asked me how old was Dylan. Told her 2 and a half. She said I am blessed ! Well I know that, told her thank you. Then she said how adorable my son. At that time all Dylan was doing was all smile at her and waiving. Can I blame that woman for saying how adorable, charming and cute Dylan is.. Mommy's little man is a charmer !

Getting Bigger

I took this picture of Dylan about two nights ago. The trick, i bribe him with 2 M&M's to pose for me. Although I did'nt get any smile, it was fine. He stood up and let me take a shot ! My golly, Dylan is no longer a baby. He is getting bigger each day. Like back in August with his 2 year old check up, Dr. Wanebo said he is 26 lbs and 36 in tall. Sometimes I wish that Dylan stays little so I get to enjoy him more. I think every mom would agree with me. Today we took him for speech evaluation. He is not much of a talker.Dylan grunts and uses "jargons" to communicate with us. The evaluation went good. He can follow instructions, excellent with motor skills but not quite a chatterbox yet. Whether Dylan starts talking soon or later, nothing will change. I still love him to death !

Yesterday he said "appy" for puppy. This morning he was hopping ! I showed him that last night. Mike said this morning he was hopping a lot at the kitchen. It was very funny watching him. Told Mike he looks like one of those dog performers at Ringling Bros Circus..

The best thing...

The best thing that ever happened to me was the day I have Dylan. It turns my life something more meaningful, upside down but with pure simple joy and with real contentment and happiness. I would not joke or lie that it is always not easy all the time but I just enjoy every minute of it. I think the bond between a mother and a child is something that so powerful and I can't even find any words to describe it. From the moment a woman finds out that she's expecting a child, i think that is where it all started. Mothers love their children before they even met them and just continue to love them all the rest of their lives.

Dylan makes me happy. fulfilled, excited, exhausted, angry and many more words to many to type. But on top of that i know that we have such a bond that is so unique and special. Oh Dy, you know mommy loves you to death ! Until I became a mother, I never know how to love someone more than I love myself....

Happy Two

It's been awhile since I post here. Really awhile. Dylan is now officially two. Terrible Two? We will see about that. Although I must admit that there are days that he can be truly terrible and yet there are those days too that he can be so sweet and just plain fun! Whether terrible or sweet, I love him with all so very much. Our little monkey was growing so fast. It makes me feel older as we go through all his birthdays and counting how old he is. July 27 it is, the luckiest day of my life.... We are bIessed to have Dylan for a son. That explains why I just dont find the joy of being away from home so long without him by myside. Sometimes I would want to have a "me" time but when I am all alone, I suddenly miss him. That little bugger ! I dont know I just love to see him around, kiss him, hug him, play wth him or just act plain goofy with him. I just simply love smelling that most unique Dylan baby smell that disappear as when he hits puberty.

We did have a birthday party for Dylan at his daycare with some 10 kids on his class. I'm sure they had a blast with all the cupcakes i've made and some ice cream, talking about sugar rush ! Who needs a bigger party, Dylan is too little to remember everything.

No official word has come out of Dylan's mouth yet but he says a lot now compared to few months ago. Only "jargons" as what his speech teacher calls it. Although it is very frustrating for both of us all the time, we manage to survive but pointing and grunting.

Later on when he can read this, here's the question Mr. D- would you rather have a "power wheels" or a "tricyle" as a gift? As mommy and daddy agreed upon, we are taking you to a toystore and let you try, ride and test between those two. Which one would you prefer.. Actually mommy wants to give you the powerwheels just so you know...

We love you our dear Dylan. Dont grow up so fast. Let us enjoy every minute of you as we enjoy the first time we saw you - on July 27, 2005. For the first time, mommy and daddy felt so much inlove with a stranger we just met !

Just an update

It's been awhile since I posted here. I been very busy at work and home. Motherhood is a 24/7 job with no bonus and retirement. But got a best incentive of all. All the hugs and kisses from my little one. It's been awhile and Dylan is not talking yet. Yeah, talking words of us adult would understand but he sure would let you know in his own words if he wants something, hungry or simple wants something from you. It gets frustrating for both of us because sometimes we just can't understand him.
Everything is well, Dylan is geting bigger every minute. Very very adorable and funny too. As i call him, mommy's little monkey. He copies everything I ask him to do. His latest was my booty dance. Lately too he just likes to play by himself. Anything that he see's new was his favorite toy for the day or a week. Just right now, he took my bubble wrapping popping "like to do" obsession.

He also likes to sit now on a tub which he discovers is fun especially if we give him a bubble bath. He would they there as long as he wants but when he decided that it is ot fun anymore, water is everywhere and mess too.

Last week as I was trying to get his little matchbox car under our indoor heater, he did something that was so cute and clever. I was trying to get the car by my hand, Dylan was behind me anxiously waiting. Suddenly he disapperar. There he came with a stick on his hand. Handed it to me.. Oh I see, he means use this ! I think that it was smart and funny of his at the same time. who could have thought of that and he is only 21 months old. That was not the first. earlier that week he did the same with his dad. He gets the habit of throwing things behind our entertainment center and makes you get it. It can be anything. Mike was trying to get his car, Dylan did the same thing and gave him his toy basebal bat ! Also when I ask him to throw something in a trash, he knows. Dylan can understands everything we tell him. He just can't utter words right now. Isn't it is given that girls walks and talks first before boys.

I'm sure Dylan did some more funny antics but I can't seem to remember it now. As I know was he is turning two in a few more months. Seems like yesterday he was just a baby, now he can get mad and give me an attitude sometimes.

Happy 2007

It seems like we were celebrating the 06 and we are now in another year. Time went by so fast before our very eyes. Dylan will be 18 months . Not yet two but already showing signs of a handful toddler. Wasn't talking yet but just mumble. A pointer ! Points at eveything he wants. Before he starts walking we were so anxious for him to start walking, then just about 2 weeks after his ist birthday, Dylan start walking and walking since then. Then we said" why can't he just sit still?" Now we are anxious again for him to start talking, then we can't make him stop.

Didn't do much on New Years eve. For one thing I was sick. We just stayed home and watch all the New Years show on tv and off to bed. There is nothing as the celebration of New Years eve in the Philippines. I grow up with loud noises if firecrakers of different sort which people use to welcome the New Year. Seems like every year they have this new kind of firecrakers that are more louded, bigger and extremely dangerous when use uncautiosly. How many times i've seen on tv over there poeple lose their fingers or hands from fireworks accidents and yet they still do it again every year. I guess they will not stop doing that until they lose all their fingers and 2 hands.

There is nothing like all your neighbors come by and visit. Seems like more family to me than anything else. I would like Dylan to experience that kind of culture that is very unique. I always miss celebrating holidays in the country where I was born and raise because there is nothing like that every where I go. I think for most part it is not so materialistic at all. We are very happy to have people around. Nothing fancy but everything so down to earth. I wish one day we can do that. We can take Dylan over there and get to enjoy it as much as I do !

I hope this new year would bring us more wealth in our minds, spirit and soul. More closer as a family and more closer to watch Dylan grow everyday....

Terrorizing my kitchen !

What a little terror! Dylan would love to just take everything that is on my bottom cabinet where I put all the plastic storage containers. He would not leave unless he took them all out. What fun he gets out of that? I sure do not know. Not fun to me because I would put all of it back again and over and over again until Dylan finds it boring anymore to play with plastic containers. How many times I have neatly arrange those containers according to their size and get a surprise that when I open the door, it is everywhere... Not fun ! But when you have a 17 month old in the house who would rather trade playing with my plastic food storage or pots and pans than a $30 leaf learning frog I bought for him last christmas, I think it is "priceless". To see him enjoy doing that and explore.

Christmas 2006

Where did the year go? Seems like we just got back home from a long trip to the Philippines and now it is Christmas again in a few more hours. Nothing can compare how we celebrate holidays in the Philippines. It is more festive and family oriented. I will one day would like for us to spend holidays there one day. Dylan needs to see that one side of my culture I grew up and enjoyed it so much ! I want him to experience what I been missing all these years. I don't complain because I am thankful that we have a goodlife inspite of all....

The house smell good from my short rib stew and roasted vegetables cooking and i am listening to a "little drummer boy" right now. This is nothing compare to what I cook for christmas in the Philippines. More food because there's more people showing up !

Tonight we will be opening the presents. It is a tradition here that gifts were open on christmas day not on the eve. Oh well, MIke is working tomorrow early and I dont think Michael can wait anymore.

As for Dylan the first gift I wrap he wnts to open it. After that he never bothers the presents under the christmas tree again. This morning he was handed one to me and wants to open it, told him we will open later tonight.


About couple of days ago, Dylan just feel like sweeping our floor. I guess he see us do it. He knows where we put the broom and the dustpan so he took liberty of doing that and start sweeping. He just look so cute. Days like that that I never complain at all but rather very thankful that God bless me and Mike of such a joy in Dylan !

Afraid of Santa

It's been a while since I post, been busy with just about everything. Dylan, work, house work etc etc... Housework, i dont mind ! Dylan absoultely fine ! But work, oh I am just bored now. Looking at those bad credit all day longgggggggggg.

A couple of weeks ago, we went to the mall to do our final shopping and about the holiday rush. Ok, there is Santa Claus in the far end of the mall to take pictures with the kids. Got Dylan a nice outfit and waited about an hour just to find out that he dont like having his picture taken with Santa. He' s scared of him ! Santa's helpers, women as elves did they can to stop him from bawling, they all failed ! Even us did the same but tears from Dylan's face just come running... We ask the helpers if when he stop crying we can comeback. well she said " the line were too long" Ok maybe we will try again next year !

We can't make Dylan to stop crying so I just grab him and getting ready to leave but Santa gave us a "101 when it comes to taking a child to have picture with him" Who's fault it is? Dylan just scared of him, period.

The picture says it all !

Gobble Gobble !

Ok it is Thanksgiving again. Seems like it was yesterday. Last year Dylan was only 4 months and we were in Cochran. He do not know what the heck was going on. He was being pass around, kiss here and there by strangers he dont know at all. Oh well it was just his daddy's family admiring him for his looks.

This year we stayed in Houston not because we want to but we have to. Mike and I have to work which is not fun. On Thanksgiving day I woke up late, Dylan and Mike was at the kitchen, His daddy was feeding the little rascal. As they were both watching the parade on tv. As we were planning the night before to watch the parade live, oh well that didn't happen.

Dylan took a long nap during the day while I savor my little peace and quiet time around the house. Ok it is quiet but I am not just lounging and watching tv all day. I am making some pecans and cleaning the kitchen at the same time.

To me it is just another day off, another excuse to do some stuff around the house and hang out with my "little buddy" !

As soon as I am feeling tired and wanting to get some needed rest, I heard the little monster crying. Oh boy, Dylan is up. Not only he's up, but he is cranky, crabby and crying ! Yeah the 3 C' s of toddler's life. Welcome to my world.....

So I took him outside as he was pointing at our door. Took him out and Dylan is still cranky. Sat him on my lap and still cranky. He want something else. Finally he showed me what he really wants..... As i followed him, dylan took me to the garage and pointing at our SUV. Now i get it. This little monster wants to go driving.

It fascinates me how Dylan at his early age already knows what he wants and what he doesn't. But where will I take him? For christ sake it is Thanksgiving day and almost all strores are close.

I gave in and we went to get a $1 movie at redbox rental at Mcdonalds. There's not really much to choose from. It's a long weekend for some so all the new release and good movies are out. Dylan dont have to pick a movie, he does not know that yet so I picked "The Wild" . There is not much to say but the Koala Bear is my favorite, he is so funny ! Dylan did not watch it a lot. As we got back home, he is sleepy again for some reason and wants his milk. Lay him down and fall asleep.

Happy Halloween

Saturday was hectic day. We celebrate Halloween a bit earlier since I am working late on the 31st. We went to Kemah for their annual "boo at the Kemah boardwalk". It was so much fun. This year Dylan gets to be the "tiny ninja" . He looks so adorable with it. Last year he was a "batman". Time fly by so fast, last year Dylan was just a tiny "nut" and now he's as handful as he can be. Did'ne get lots of candies but I made sure I got a couple of "suckers" for him. That day when Dylan gets to taste his first candy. We gave him one, he licks and drools. I sucker down and he wants more ! But of course Mike being around, one was enough.

It was very crowded at the boardwalk. The kids looks very adorable and cute with different costumes they have on. Dylan spotted pumpkins and he took the tiniest one that he can hold. There were other ones but it was so heavy and huge. There was one huge pumpkins in the middle where everyone can guess how much it weighs.

Our dinner was at Joe'sCrab. It was good. Dylan was kept busy by watching the table next to us with 3 young boys. At least they keep him entertain. He loves the ccorn bread and almost anything we fed him that night. There's this lady too that makes balloons into different shapes. We got Dylan a "black cat" just because it was Hallloween. Turns out he bites it and later pop it.

Copy Cat

Sunday night I was watching my fav show on TV-Desperate Housewife while I was battling my "never" ending allergy. Mike and I was watching the show, our little Dylan was on the other side of our sofa. He's playing, walking , playing and walking. Just do not sit still. And me sneezing so hard and many many times caught the little green monster attention. He came up to me, stood right next to his beloved mama and copy my sneezing. Just like me but a miniture version. But I didn't get it. I thought he learn something new from the book I read for him earlier that morning - "The Three Little Pigs" . So I told Dylan " Achoo the big bad wolf" . Mike said I dont think so. "I think he is copying you". Then he start laughing... Dylan is the same way. He copied me as if he was sneezing too but in a more mischievous way. What a stinker ! "hmmm, how can a 14 month old toddler can make fun like that. I think it is cute and very hilarious. I guess Mike and I will be watching what we do from now on. Monkey sees and monkey do.

Curly hair no more?

One Saturday afternoon, I was surprise when Dylan came out of his room from an afternoon nap with a short hair. He looks like a little man now. More boyish and handsome. Mike cut his hair while I was at work because he knows I would not let him cut Dylan's hair for the first time. I would like to take him to a professional. Well he did a good job. Ask him if Dlan gave him a hard time, he said he's fine ! Hmmm , I wonder if he tied him, gave him some Nyquil or sleeping pill. That boy would not sit still on his highchair for more than 20 minutes without getting antsy. Now that Dylan's hair is short it is much easier to comb, it is not everywhere. He looks more cuter than ever !

I save some of his light brown locks and kept it. Next time mommy and daddy is looking for Dylan's first teeth that fell off. I dont I am ready for that. I enjoy him this much, this age.. I'm sure Mike too.

Now I know that raising a kid is time consuming and tiring because they take up most of our time, but I also realize that it is all "worth it". I can just look a my son's face and everything is fine.

It was October 21, 2006 when Dylan got his first haircut.

How did he know?

Oh well Dylan did so many things that I find so cute and adorable. Like last night he got hold of his milk bottle from his baby baby bag. Took it and went straight to me while pointing at the fridge. He can't talk yet but i know what he exactly want. Dylan wants milk ! I still ask him if he wants some "mik mik" , and sure he did. You just got to give it to him in a matter of seconds because he is such an impatient little man.

When he wants something to eat, he will let you now because he will not stop until you take him to the kitchen. I guess he see me and his daddy where we out food. And oh his favorite food to eat all the time- Yo baby Yogurt. His face would just lit up once he see the carton.

A while ago I was giving him some baby snacks, I sign language " want more" and he does the same thing I was doing. Sometimes he do it right away sometimes he dont. But I am not worried about that since I know Dylan understands his mama.


He does not talk yet or say any word clearly but "mama", dada" baba" mam mam". Nothing that we adults can understand. Although when I ask him to about his binky, shoes, sharmon, where is dylan, bird bird, cho cho train, bear bear, bottle, mik mik, teteeth(brushing the teeth) he knows. I think in his own time he will just one day talk to me non stop.

Dylan oh Dylan

In a blink of an eye, my Dylan was already 14 month old. Soon he will be a teenager and before I knew it - a grown up man ! That is why I enjoy every moment I get to spend with him. Dylan just give me so much fun. He is such a fun baby ! very cute ! smitten by him all the time. He can't talk yet but he make sure he gets what he wants. He points at something that he wants and if you gave him what he was aking for then he would grunt, or cry , or simply irritable. Last night, I gave Dylan a small piece of cheese pizza and he sure loves it. I was washing the dishes and a paper towel fell off the floor, Dylan was right next to me, pick up the paper towel and wipes his mouth and took off to go to his daddy. I think that is so cute for him to do that. I haven't told him that but he sure remebers that a paper towel is for wiping..

Last night he was sitting on his high chair eating, then he turns around and pointed to me the elephant. Since I been teaching him that, he now knows.. What a smart baby !

Also a while ago, I gave him a small cookie that our dog Sharmon who's been trying to get from him since I gave it to Dylan. anyway the poor dog just got a punch from his nose from who else but Dylan who laughs after doing so.

The very first thing he learn from me was the " cho cho train". Dylan was about 5 months old and I taught him where the cho cho was in his room. It was the quilt that was a gift to him with cho cho train. before when ask him "where's the cho cho train"? he would look at it, his big brown eyes. Now he points at it ! he points at the bear bear, duck duck and the bird bird ! Yeah I said those to him twice since I read that teaching a child like Dylan's age help them comprehend a lot faster if you say the word twice...

Then he discovers that it is alot easier to open the fridge, just a little bit of elbow grease. He thinks it is fun.

One day I ask told him doggie say "woof woof" , and I made some piggy sound. And while i was doing those sounds, he stood up and went to his toys and pick up the "animals book", oh my Dylan knows....

And what about when he is hungry or wants something to eat???? Dylan would take you exactly where to go. His high chair ! It means mommy feed me. One time he even holds his high chair !

Since he start walking we can't keep up with him anymore. Gotta go outside all the time. I just love playing with him outside the yard with Mike of course.

In a couple of weeks it is Halloween again and I am very excited. I get to dress Dylan in a costume. He sure hates anything that goes on his head so I will try to get him something that does not have a mask, a hat etc etc. I'm sure he will be stinkin' cute.

For a while I gotten crazy about buying him shoes since he start walking. I think he should have shoes for every outfit to match. Is that some crazy new addiction of mine????? Also I just can't stop buying him clothes. He just got to have something new all the time.

I just wish we can spend more time with him if we dont have to work. ....

She fought till the end............

A couple of hours ago, I was all in a happy mood. Yay no work tomorrow and I can sleep in late. Getting ready for bed but I decided to check my yahoo email. As I was reading my little brother Marc's email, I was suddenly in shock ! My sister in law died of breast cancer Friday night.... We all know this is coming and I always told Mike that I am just waiting for them to let me know and yet it comes to me as a shock. It felt as if I am a soldier not ready to go to a war. I am very very sad about her fate. I am very very sad too for the loss of my niece and nephew's mother. And I am deeply sorrow for my oldest brother to loss a good wife who stand by him all the years of their marriage. Sometimes life seems not to be fair. Why does she has to be. Grace love life, it's simplicity. Giggles to all my news and updates about Dylan. I told her about all the stages of my pregnancy with Dylan and up to our last email which is Dylan's birthday whereabouts. She is always excited to hear news about us. And now that she is gone, who will email me as often as she can just to ask "how am I doing" ? I never realize this just now...

It hurts to think that for those people who wants to live longer dont get the chance and yet some people just waste their lives. I know Grace fought for her life till the end but her precious and tired body cannot take it anymore.

I cannot sleep just because I am in denial nor in acceptance that she's gone for good. I am so worried about their two young kids who never get to enjoy their mother as much as they would. For my brother who dearly loves his wife and for him to see her suffer and die. I dont think I can bear to see all of that.

Grace, I know you want to live longer and see your kids grow, I am sorry that you never get to see that anymore. I know that you would like to get better but your poor body is just tired and weary. May you be forever young and beautiful where ever you are as you look down on us everyday. Rest in peace.