Dead Poet's Society

I don't remember clearly what happened in Dead Poet's Society.  I was young when I first saw the movie and I don't think I was able to fully comprehend it.

I don't intend to make a movie review of Dead Poet's Society.  I was only able to catch less than half of it when it was shown earlier at Star Movies.

I just want to point out one thing:  we, parents, must learn to listen to what our kids want.

Neil Perry, the character portrayed by Sean Robert Leonard (more familiar to me as Wilson from House) wanted to be an actor.  However, his father did not agree with it and had different plans for him.  He wanted his son to go to Harvard and be a doctor.  While everyone else praised his talent for acting, his father despised it.  Helpless, Neil committed suicide.

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Kanin Club

Last Friday, I finally had the chance to try Kanin Club at Ayala Techno Hub.  I have long wanted to eat there when a mommy friend mentioned it to me.  I've also heard about it from other people.  However, everytime we go to Ayala Techno Hub, our destination is always at  KFC, as demanded by my little boss.  And everytime, I would see a lot of people outside of Kanin Club waiting to be seated.  So maybe, it is that good.

After hearing a first Friday mass at Padre Pio, a mommy friend and I grabbed the opportunity to dine at Kanin Club, since we were unaccompanied by our little tots.

We ordered just a few dishes.  Their servings are good for 3 persons.  With a big bowl full of rice, the two of us really ate like hungry men.

Green Iced Tea

I am not a tea drinker, apart from the usual lemon iced tea.  So, this is a new drink for me.  But I liked it.

Ampalaya Salad

This is my favorite!  It's ampalaya and tomato with sweet vinaigrette dressing.  Really yummy!  No, it's not bitter at all.  A must try for the non-ampalaya eaters.

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Toddler = Tantrums

Earlier, I fetched my son from school.  When he went out, he brought one of his bestfriends and the latter's nanny.  He insisted that we bring his friend home.  I obliged.

On the way to his friend's house, he told me he wanted to play with his friend.  I said next time.  I felt it rude to invade his friend's house without first informing the mother that we would be dropping by.

My son insisted.  I firmly said no.  I told him we can go to his friend's house again next time.  We have to inform his friend's mother first that he wanted to play there.

When his friend and the nanny stepped out of our car, my little boy started crying aloud, really, really loud.  I told him this time, I will not give in to what he wanted.  I told him that he cannot always have everything that he wants.

He continued to cry loudly.  I turned on the radio and increased the volume.  The louder the radio sounded, the louder he cried.  When I decreased the radio's volume, his cry became quieter.

He continued to cry even several minutes after we arrived home.  I told him when he's ready to stop crying and to listen to me, we will talk.

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Chile Earthquake

Last night, I heard the news about Chile being struck by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake.  The reported casualties then were only 52.  Today, it has reached over 300.  What's bothersome with this earthquake is the tsunamis it could send to several countries along the Pacific region, including the Philippines.  Good thing, however, the tsunami warnings issued in different countries have been lifted.  However, Chile continues to experience aftershocks. 99 aftershocks, some of which are powerful ranging up to 6.0 in magnitude.

Is this mother earth's revenge against humans' thrashing of her home?  First, the Haiti earthquake.  Now, Chile.  The earthquake that hit Chile was said to be 800 times stronger than the earthquake that claimed several lives in Haiti.  And we're just at the first quarter of the year.  Not to mention, the calamities that struck last year.  

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Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

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My banana muffin

This was the first cupcake I have ever baked...

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The effect of school

My son started studying at age 2.10.  He joined a summer class for toddlers for a month.  For the first two weeks, I had to stay inside the classroom with my son.  We both had separation anxiety.  He would cry whenever I would attempt to leave the room.  I would worry whenever I was outside their classroom.

It took us two weeks of adjustment.  After 2 weeks, I decided I have to learn not to always come to his rescue. He needs to be independent when I'm not with him.  Fortunately, he managed the rest of the summer school without me inside their classroom.

Now, he's no longer clingy.  He doesn't cry anymore whenever I have to leave him.  Sometimes, he walks on his own on their school corridor.

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He's growing up so fast

Sometimes, I am amazed with the way my son acts and talks.  Of course, he still has the usual tantrums.  But sometimes, when he acts and talks, it's as if he's not just a toddler.

My son will turn 4 this May.  Sometimes, when I tell him he is my baby, he would tell me that he's no longer a baby.  He is already a big boy.  But I still tell him, he is still mommy's baby.  He would oblige.

From baby talk, he can now weave complete sentences.  When someone asks him a question, he can answer clearly.  He can explain himself very well.  When I ask him what happened, he can tell me what happened.

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We will get used to this

Since Monday, I am always out of the house for the entire day.  This time, I am no longer bringing Dwyn with me.  It's part of the process that we have to go through.  We need to experience this adjustment period because I will soon be joining the work force.

My son needs to be accustomed to the idea of someone else feeding him and putting him to sleep because mommy needs to go to the office.  And I also need to get used to the fact that I won't be with my son during the day.  I  have to learn to trust other people, who will take care of my son, that they will really take good care of my son.  And I need to trust my son that he will tell me everything when I come home.  Little he may be, I know he can already take care of himself in some ways.

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Another goal for 2010

For the past 2 years, this has been my statement:  "magpapapayat na ako."  To no avail.

After giving birth to Dwyn, I managed to lose 70lbs in just one month.  Breastfeeding helped me a lot.  I was thin until Dwyn's 18th month.  After that, I started gaining weight up to this date.

However, this time I am more serious with my intention to lose weight.  A lot of people have been commenting that I am fat, including those I have just met.  My son, for one, always points to me when someone asks him who is fat.  Sometimes, he would tell people "mommy is taba."

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