Haircut! (his very first one)

Nigel’s eyes were already bothered by his growing bangs. So, at 13 months Nigel had his very first haircut at Cuts for Tots, SM North Edsa the Block. Fortunately, he behaved quite well almost during the entire process. He was very amused and busy with the make believe steering wheel in front of him. But when he grew bored of it, he stood up and started whining. A Barney video was being played but Nigel is not a fan of this purple dinosaur. So we popped in a Backyardigans video instead. I thought it would make him sit still again, but instead he started dancing! I had to hold him to make sure he didn’t move.

We chopped of most of Nigel’s hair and it was quite refreshing to see his entire face . I think his beautiful big eyes got emphasized making him much more adorable. Everyone’s saying the new semi-bald look suited him. And I can tell he likes his haircut too! He probably feels lighter and more comfortable. No more hair on his eyes!

This li'l man is goin' places

These days Nigel's favorite thing to do is walking. He dislikes being confined on mommy's lap. He wants to roam freely and pick up tiny objects he sees on the floor- coins, dirt and much to my dismay he once picked up a coiled worm (butch calls "sing-sing pare") and a dead lizard! Ewwww. This eager explorer took his first step at 8 months old. At 10 months he could walk unassisted and at 11 he is unstoppable. I am amazed how Nigel's just so sturdy. When he falls, I sometimes see him use his arms to land on the floor thus protecting his head. He bumps onto something once in a while but it doesn't seem to bother him. He just continues walking. Right now he has a bruce on his forhead I don't remember where and how he got. I documented his large motor skills development (is that what its called?) with my cellphone camera. I was able to capture on video from the day he started trying to roll-over at 2 months to cruising in his crib at 7 months up to walking and standing up on his own at 10 months.

Trying to roll-over



Pulling up



Cruising in his crib




Walking independently

I attended the SINAG Youth Conference!

Yey! Mom and Dad took me out again, this time at a benefit concert in our church. The music was loud and it was dark but I eventually started enjoying myself! It was way past my bedtime but everything was too exciting. I didn’t want to miss it. How can I sleep when Barbie was singing in front of me? She sang with a guitar just like my daddy Butch. I couldn’t help but clap my hands. Would you believe it? She even sang ABC for me just like DJ, the Dinosaur in my Baby Genius videos. I was so happy I clapped my hands harder! Daddy took a picture of me and mommy with Barbie. Jan Marini was also there so we took her picture too.
I asked my mommy if I could go to the next SINAG conference. She said I could. When I grow up I’m going to use my talents and skills for the Lord. My mommy thinks I’ll be good in sports someday. I started holding my bottle at 4 months. I took my first step at 8 months and 3 weeks. I can even hold a small ball with one hand. My pedia says I’m advanced!

He called me "mama"

I just heard Nigel call me mama. Twice, this morning! Hearing him say it is like music to my ears. What can I say, It feels good to be needed.

Anyway, here's a picture of us during his first carousel ride. This was taken last Tuesday. We took him to the mall after his monthly pedia check-up. I'm not sure he enjoyed it though. He just held on to the horse's fake mane and had a blank expression on his face. He probably didn't know what was going on. But I'm sure he'll enjoy it more when he gets older.

My Sunday was even better!

I went to church last Sunday. While mommy sang and daddy focused on the service, Teacher Jeannette took care of me. I’m too young for Sunday school. I love going to JOHIA (our church) because everyone there plays with me. They say I’m “mabait” (good) because I don’t cry even though I get passed on from one person to another! It’s ok if I don’t see my mommy or daddy for sometime, I just enjoy the company of the person holding and cuddling me.

But you know what my favorite part is. It’s this…

My ninang Ethel handed me a chocolate cookie. At first I thought it was a toy. But she took the cookie and put it in my mouth. I tasted it and it was delicious!

By the way, that’s my ninang Len beside me. Isn’t she lovely!