School Bus

School bus -- dream come true for the big boy!

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Mum Is A Lucky Girl

So we were walking home today-- the three of us, after our session at the library.  Then this sweet boy suddenly turned to me and said,

Rafa:  "You're a lucky girl, Mum!"

Mum: "Really? Why am I a lucky girl?"

Rafa:  "Because I love you!"

Oh sweet.  And the way he said it that time was really touching. Here's the reproduction of the video.  I just asked Rafa to repeat what he said a while ago so I can record it.  

Playing at the Indoor Playground

Here are some forgotten videos from long ago (July 2011).  It's just three months ago but we've been seeing a lot of positive changes in the little boy that three months feel like a decade ago.  They grow up so fast!

Biking Boy

The first time  I brought the bike to school, he got really excited.  He was so proud to show his classmate how to use the bike bell.  I think he got challenged when his classmate borrowed the bike. 

This is the second time he rode his "big boy bike."  I dragged the bike to school again and he had so much fun. 

Hotel Sleepovers

Rafa likes staying at hotels.  Whenever we have a sleepover, he would beg us not to leave.

Lucky For You-- You Know Rafael!

When we told him that we'll watch Rio on TV, he immediately picked out who he'll be.  He picked the black/white toucan named Rafael without knowing that the toucan's name is Rafael.  He thought we were pulling his leg when we told him that the name of the bird is Rafael.  He would say "No, I'm not Rafael.  What's my name?" So we christened the toucan "Murano".  But we tried to "show" him that the toucan's name is Rafael.  We played and replayed the part where the toucan said "Lucky for you, you know Rafael!" But instead of believing us, hearing his "real"  name (real life name) mentioned by "him" (the toucan Rafael) was too amusing for him. He'd laugh out loud and this line had become his favorite Rio line.

So whenever we ask him, "what did Murano say?"
He will say "Lucky for you, you know Rafael!"

Sometimes, he'd say "Murano said 'lucky for you, you know Rafael' and I laugh-ted! Hahahaha."

To see the clip from Rio, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK6SkBbFepA.  Rafa's favorite line appears within 0:09 seconds into the clip.

Indeed, we are lucky because we know you, Rafael!

He Only Speaks The Truth

Mum : Who's Pogi?

Rafa  : I am

Mum : Who's beautiful?

Rafa  : Mummy

Mum : Who's cute

Rafa  : I'm chute also

Singular-Plural

"When there's only one animal, you say ANIMAL.  When there's many animals, you say ANIMALS"

Most of the time he knows how to use singular-plural words correctly and past-present-future tenses correctly. But sometimes, he also gets things mixed up.  For example:

"If there's one people, you say PEOPLE.  If there's many people, you say PEOPLES."

"He was funny and I laugh-ted!"

We correct him and then he will say the same thing again and will laugh.  And we all laugh-ted!

Pizza Express Sleepover

He was enjoying the food and the ambience, he was even the one who insisted on eating at this pizza place.  But he was just too sleepy and did not even finish the meal.  We weren't able to video the one where he's really sleeping with head falling down.  Hahaha!

M&S Aquarium Commentary

Special mention: Ninang Grace, Ninang Gina and Ninang Myr.

The sleeping fish: Ninang Gina

The small fish: Ninang Myr

Rafa SSS

That's Rafa Swimming, Singing and Spinning! Before this day, he would never wear any floaters.  He likes the pool, yes.  But would always cling to one of us.  Now, he's wearing floaters and swimming on his own.  He can spin all by himself again and again.  Once, he even did the dolphin kick.  It may not be much compared to other kids, but it's more than enough to make us really proud!  And we get to swim and enjoy too!

We're so proud of you, Nanawu!

Mahal Kita, Dad

Since we've been here in Davao for quite some time, and Rafa's been like a sponge absorbing and mimicking everything he hears, my sister tried to teach him how to say "I love you" in Filipino.  Here he is saying "mahal kita" as "ma-how kita".

Where He Wants to Live

Come back here, Dad! ASAP!  

Rafa is loving all the space and attention he's getting here in Davao.

What He Wants To Be When He Grows Up

He used to say, "Captain" or "Pilot" whenever we ask him what he wants to be when he grows up.  Sometimes, he says he wants to be Buzz Lightyear.  But maybe, he has realized that being a pilot or a captain entails a lot of responsibilities.  So now, when we ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, the reply would be:

"A Passenger, (when I) grow up!"

I Love You Dad!

This one's for you Naddy.

Again and Again

Eden Nature Park Playground, Davao City
March 20, 2011

Little boy enjoying the slide.  He's really having fun!

Talent Portion: Moving Tummy

Characters Baby Brent, Sam, Flint, Flint's Dad and the Mayor from the movie Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

Yummy Yummy Fruit Salad

Rafa Climbing Up