You all know how I have been itching to cut Mateo’s hair, right? So to say that I was excited last Wednesday, Nov 25, his exact birthday, to have his hair finally cut is an understatement.

We actually went all the way to Kids’ Hair Salon in Podium for the cut as we came from Tayma’s (Jon’s grandmother) house for a little hair cutting ritual first. And then we were off to Podium. Was able to take TONS of photos but here are the best ones (per my standards, haha).

BEFORE

DURING

AFTER

***He didn’t really cry while they were cutting his hair. Only uncomfortable when the hair started going inside his shirt. He was probably getting the itchy feeling so he wanted to be carried instead and was moving a lot. We, or should I say the yayas as I was busy taking photos distracted him with the toys and books or whatever they could get their hands on. And it worked. In no time, he was done even before Jon could read up on the medical travel article on the newspaper.

So, how do you like his hair now? My mom said its way too short while I pretty much like it. He sure looks like a baby no more though. Mukha siyang 2 years old sa gupit nya, agree?

We’ve been taking Mateo out a lot lately since he now enjoys seeing new places and even behaves very well while traveling. He’s content sitting on his car seat you know and I am one proud mommy! Now this makes me uber excited for our US trip soon that I can’t stop planning for our next, haha! Say orlando vacations perhaps? I hope!

Anyway, back to what I was saying, the little boy has finally been going out a lot. When my family came to visit, we went to Tagaytay Highlands again. Here are some photos.

Mateo with my mom.

Bonding over bowling.

Sophia and I making silly faces.

We went to Nuvali after for dinner. Also checked out Debenhams’ and Marks and Spencer’s outlet stores at Paseo de Sta. Rosa. Tiring but fun day it as.

Since Mateo has been having allergy attacks for a month now, I finally decided to get an air purifier for his room. Its about time! I have been delaying it and since nobody in the house ever got serious allergy attacks, I never felt the need to purchase one. Anyway, here’s the excat model I got from Handyman, only ours was silver and white in color …

Bionare PERMAtech® Mini Tower Air Cleaner

Naturally freshen the air in your home with the optional ionizer in this Bionaire® PERMAtech® Mini Tower Air Cleaner. Recommended for rooms up to 80 sq ft (8ft x 10ft).

I hope this helps ease Mateo’s attacks. Oh, please! I am desperate here. We’ve almost tried everything – major cleaning of the house, purchased a new mattress and got rid of all the plush toys in his room. Tell me what else should we do?????

… we decided to go to Tagaytay Highlands as it has been a while since we last went. Sayang ang membership, hehe. It was Mateo’s first time to go can you believe it? He’s turning one this month already. I used to think he was too small but now, he’s big enough! Just look at the photos below. Weather was perfect and a bit chilly because its “ber” month I guess. Traffic wasn’t bad at all too, only minor glitches, there was an rv being towed, thanks to rv towing and it didn’t last long before they could get the rv out of the way.

All in all, we had a good time. My in laws were with us this time by the way.

Here’s us when we were about to go fishing.

Sophia playing in the sand.

Mateo enjoying the slide.

Spent a good one hour at the indoor playground.

Mateo also liked the sand.

Now that the little boy is one, I think we’d frequent Highlands again since we can bring him along already.  I bet it won’t be long when he can run around too like his achie.

My kids with their angkong and ama – Jon’s parents, my in-laws and my kids’ spoilers. Meant that in a good way. They are my kids’ number one fans together with the doting Auntie based in Virginia now. Add their Ninang Ivy to the list too! LOL.

Photos were taken during one of our trips to Highlands. Weather was perfect and we were about to go fishing. We had the fishes to ourselves as we were there really early. We took home a lot to Sophia’s delight of course. Fishing has been her favorite pastime lately (aside from horseback riding) when we are in Highlands. We spent a good two hours I think just lazing around the fishing area. The breeze was a little cold and Jon even fell asleep on one of the benches.  I spent time surfing the net though and was even able to look up some Medicare supplement being offered by a friend through my cellphone as there was complimentary wifi.

September and October haven’t really been very good months for my kids – health wise. As you all know, Sophia was hospitalized for a week but even before that, the two have been having on and off coughs and colds. Hay, every mom’s frustration, agree? I was thinking it was because of the weather at first but later on found out that maybe we need new furnace filters too to avoid allergy attacks. I hope this does the trick or else I’ll really go nuts already.

Anyway, on to the brighter side of things, updates on the kids …

Sophia
She has officially lost her baby fats (to the daddy’s delight!). Her legs are slender and her body is slimmer. Gawd, she is this.close to becoming a tweener already judging from the way she looks. And I am in denial! Hahaha. Jon and I can’t believe how fast she has grown, really. Five months away from being 5, she looks like an 8 year old when dressed. She’s also very picky with clothes now and even talks like an adult. She’s growing up to be looking a lot more like her dad and is very interested with singing and dancing. She aces her school exams – Math and Reading and gets very good reviews from her teachers. She still enjoys school and is a Hannah Montana fanatic.  A doting “achie” to “little Mateo” and a very loving daughter. She sent me to tears during her hospital stint when I said I’d rather be the one sick and not her. She replied with a resounding NO and said that she doesn’t want me to get sick, siya na lang daw.

Mateo
Fondly called “little Mateo” by his achie, he now is 11 months and one day old as of this writing. He still isn’t walking but has been trying to. He loves talking, eating solids and has almost given up on the bottle. He drinks his milk via his bottle’s cap and poops in the toilet already too. His hair has grown so LONG and I can’t wait to cut it. He weighs 10.6 kilos during his last check up and unlike his achi, he is “thin” as per my standards.  Not that I am bothered though, as long as he’s healthy, I’m all good. I hate that he’s still into thumbsucking but I guess I have to live with that. A month to go before his 1st birthday, he has four teeth now and is looking a lot like his angkong. A good friend though said he looks like me. I don’t know. What do you think?

Our inaanak, Ashton, celebrated his 1st birthday last Sunday. The driver was out that day and Jon had to go somewhere first for something important (car matters again as I overheard him talk about car grilles with a friend over the phone) so I had to drive the kids all the way to QC for the party. Good thing it was a Sunday and traffic was bearable at SLEX. Jon just met us at the party venue and he gave me the surprise of a lifetime! Literally, my jaw dropped! Why? I think I have to keep it to myself this time.

Anyway, here are some party photos.

Mateo with the birthday boy

Me and the kids

The little boy snoozing

The kids

My long drive was worthit as Sophia was reunited with her best friend and both had the time of their lives participating in all the party games.  They took home most of the prizes too! My little boy, on the other hand, was such an angel again. Didn’t even cry even if we stayed past his bedtime already.

On the way home, we rode with the daddy as the driver came to pick up the car I used. Buti na lang.