Bleeep

Finally, after how many weeks of waiting, Miko’s loose tooth fell off today. Tuwang tuwa siya! We were expecting it yesterday, kasi super luwag na. Sabi namin, if by tonight it doesn’t fall off, we’re gonna tie it to the door and close the door para matanggal na. Promise naman it won’t hurt (totoo). Kasi…

Mommy: “Luigi, do you like some halo halo?” Luigi: “Sure.” Later, after a trip to Chow King…. “Are you finished with your halo halo?” “Yes.” “E ang dami pa a.”“I just ate the leche flan.” Si Miko naman, parang ako dati. I called it ‘yemishu’, meaning yelo-milk-sugar. That’s all he’ll eat in halo halo.

Lola’s brother, Lolo Ludi, with his wife Lola Fe, are here in the Philippines for a visit. They treated us to a scrumptious (truly) buffet dinner at Circles, Shangri-la Hotel Makati. As we were saying our goodbyes to Tito Ludi: Tito Ludi: “Ganito talaga ang gusto ko e, magkasama-sama ang buong pamilya.”Luigi: “Yes, including my…

Every year, parents of Montessori schools are encouraged to observe their child during class hours. It’s mandatory for new students, and optional for old students. I have already observed Luigi in Centro last year. This morning, I observed Miko, from 8-9am. He worked on dynamic addition of thousands. He knows how the materials are supposed…

I tried the grapevine activity with the boys. I whisper something to Luigi, and he whispers it to Miko, who in turn has to tell me the story. “The red dog went into the blue house, where he ate food in the yellow plate and the green glass.” I whispered it to Luigi 2 times….

(Miko) “Daddy, I’m color blind” (Daddy) “No, you’re not!” “Yes I am!” “Why do you say that?” “Kasi when I rub my eyes hard, then I open them again, I only see white, e.”