July 5, 2009... A day that was...

How I wished MY DAY IN A LIMELIGHT was not over yet...

I finally saw my relatives on my father's side. I was skeptical,

but my reserve judgement for five minutes conveyed I would love every relatives I have.

I had shown my little affectionate baby smiles and giggles and everybody loved it.

78 hours of preparation minus four nights of sleep plus 99.9% keen party acumen of Auntie Ofelia helped us reach the Sunday deadline of my baptismal celebration. From the leaps and bounds of my parent's assumed budget, the July 4th's Independence Day clearances and discounts were taken advantage of. Our quest for party stuffs spinned our days around going to Sam's club, naval exchange, party city, Filipino store and Chinese restaurant rummaging the Virginia Beach's quality party foods and stuffs. My baby instict suggested me everyone was busy so I behaved during the preparation. Well, some things would not be important to mention, so I preferred making it totally off the record.

To be continued...

My Baptism

My baptism: the slideshow

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My Baptism

Excitement

I am so excited today. You want to know why? That's because on the 5th day of July, I will be having my baptism. It marks another milestone in my life. Not only that, I will also have a wonderful set of godparents. My mother has been busy all day making cute little souvenirs and invitations (see the picture below?) Now that's what I'm talking about. But I wish that I was a little bigger, that way I can help my wonderful mother do all those little things. But of course I am but a baby. More than likeky, I will just have a little taste of that paste and smear so colored pens all over my face.

Excited ako talaga sa araw na ito. Gusto mong malaman bakit? Kasi, sa ika 5 ng Hunyo, ako ay bibinyagan na. Isang malaking pagbabago na naman ito sa aking paglaki. At alam mo ba? Ang ganda ng hilera ng aking mga magiging ninong at niang. Sa maghapon, ibinuhos ng nanay ko ang kanyang lakas sa pagawa ng mga maliit na imbitasyon at ng mga mumunting borloloy. Sana nga lang, malaki na ako para makatulong ako sa nanay ko, pero, sanggol pa ako. Baka ang mangyari eh tikman ko ang pandikit at maglakay ng mga iba't-ibang kulay sa aking mukha.

An Update to my Physiology

As a seven months old infant, I am an anatomically fragile, sensitive, and loud or quiet representation of a human being. This representation correlates my physiological aspect from being able to be taken care of and patiently understood as parts of my needs.
As a fragile baby who always move even if someone is already holding me, my dress is hard to be worn. Another portions of my physiology are as follows:
For physical development, I can now roll over, move my head up and down, detect objects from far distances, hold my bottle, walk on my walker, and eat.
As parts of my social interaction, I always bubble words like da-da-da and bo-ah.
I don't know why, but I can easily get frustrated if my needs are not met accordingly.
In addition, I begin to have stranger anxiety.
My cognition ability involves my ability to determine people around me, play peek-a-boo, close-open, and distinguish between a bottle feed and a breastfeed.
I always prefer breastfeed; however, when my mom is not around, I take my bottle out of no choice.
Enduringly, my physiological role in my family is to give happiness, takes away fatigue and apathy, and nurture love.

Another Writer

Well, well, well . . . let's see here. Guess what? I now have two writers for me. Is not that something else? I have my own mother now writing for me aside from my Tita Dodong who is always on the move. My Tita Dodong just arrived after more than a month in Michigan. S(he) just got home and barely rested whent he call came and it time for my Tita Dodong to pack up and go again, this time time to Indiana. What a life! But in those times that my Tita Dodong is not around, my mom will be making my entries, but I know that my Tita Dodong will be tkaing care of my blog from far and fix things that needs to be fixed.

My Hib Shot

Today, 11th of June 2009, my doctor gave me this beautiful sticker. It makes me feel so proud of myself because I had my hib shot. Let me first tell you what happened when I, my mom, and my grand mom went to the department of health clinic. I didn't feel irritated. I was happy because we went out. I didn't realize that something was going to happen because I was not sure what we were doing in that place. I smiled at every person sitting in the room. I climbed at the chair, and bubbled to every children even though we didn't understand the words we're saying because I wanted to play with them. It's ok for me that we waited for three hours in the clinic because I did enjoy seeing different faces. However, my mom talked to the receptionist because I thought she's getting upset waiting for a long time. Then, I felt asleep while my grand mom was carrying me. I didn't know how long I fell asleep. I just woke up when I felt I was bitten by something. Am I pinched? No, I wasn't. The doctor gave me a shot, and Oh my, it really did hurt. I cried but didn't last long. My doctor gave me a sticker and a duckling stuff. When we were going back home, I played with my cute little duckling. Just to let you know, my hib shot is my 14th shot as of now, and unfortunately, there's more to come. So help me God.

Another Update About Me

Hello everyone. It has been oh my gosh, months since I had any updates here. Oh well, my writer is always going somewhere, trip to trip to yet another trip. What a life he(she) got. I have to wonder how he(she) can handle all the stress of traveling and staying from one hotel to another. And I have to wonder, if someday, when I am all grown up and everything else, I would have that chance to travel from one place to another just like my Aunt Dodong. Well, that remains to be seen. In the meantime, I will concentrate more on being a baby. And a cute little baby at that. If you notice, my Aunt Dodong has updated my blog. What you think of it? Cuter? Better? Nicer? Awesome? But of course it should be all of the adjectives. My Aunt Dodong is quite good with those things. Oh, if and when you get the chance, please drop by, register and join my aunt's forum which can be found at here:

XPRESSIONLANE

Hello po sa inyong lahat. Matagal-tagal na din akong hindi nakapag post dito sa akin blog. Yung kasing tiga sulat ko sa aking blog eh panay ang layas at kung saan-saang parte ng mund0 nakakarating. Anung klase kaya yun na punta ng punta sa kung saang lupalop. Naiisip ko paanong niyang natatanggap ang mga hirap ng biyahe, kung saan-saang hotel. Naiisip ko din kung maging ganyan din kaya ako paglaki ko? Sa ngayun ok lang, baby pa naman ako. Cute na baby. Inayos nga pala ng Tita Dodong ko ang aking blog. Anu sa tingin ninyu? Medyo marunong ang aking Tita Dodong sa mga bagay-bagay na ganyan. Pag pala may pagkakataon ka, sumali ka sa pugad ng kaalaman ng aking Tita Dodong na iyong makikita dito:

XPRESSIONLANE

Solid Food Intake

Ang sarap-sarap pala ng solid food. Kaya naman ang kulit-kulit ko pag sinusubuan ako ng mom ko. Minsan nga kahit na hindi pwede sa akin, inaagawan ko sila ng food. Feeling ko kasi masarap ang kinakain nila lalo na iyong sinigang na luto ni boss, o kaya naman barbeque, pansit, cake, palabok, nilaga, at marami pang iba. Pero siyempre hindi rin papatalo ang grand mom at dad ko. Ang dad ko kasi nagluluto rin ng dinuguan, binagoongan, adobo, at marami pang iba. Ang grand mom ko naman, ang sarap magluto ng tausing pork at ginataang manok. Pagkatapos si mom ko naman puro dessert ang niluluto gaya ng maja blanca at leche flan. Ang saraaap talaga! Nagugutom tuloy ulit ako kahit kakadede ko lang. Kaya lang hanggang tingin na lang ako palagi kasi bawal pa sa akin kumain ng ganoon. Pero alam ko marasap ang mga iyon. Kailan lang ako unang nakatikim ng food kasi dati-rati puro gatas lang ako. Siguro isang buwan na rin akong nakakatikim ng solid foods. Sabi kasi ng doctor ko, mas recommended niya na six months ako unang pakakainin, kaya naman iyon ang sinunod ng mom ko. Pinaka-favorite ko sa lahat ay macaroni and cheese gerber at mashed potato. Pero marami na akong natikman. Pinakaayaw ko ang green peas. Kapag kinakain ko iyon napapangiwi ako sa sama ng lasa. Kapag naman gerber apple ang kinakain ko, sobrang asim talaga kaya sumisingkit ang mga mata ko sa paglunok. Dahil nakatikim na ako ng first foods, akala ko lahat ng makikita ko pagkain kaya naman lahat ng mahawakan ko kinakain ko na. Gusto ko pong i-endorse sa inyo na kumain ng gerber.

My Mom

My mom is a very kind person. I love her so much! She is always there whenever I need her. I never saw her tired of doing a lot of things specially if it's all about me. My mom loves me so much. She always goes to the grocery to buy me swipes, diaper, gerber, milk, and other stuffs. She makes sure that I have enough supplies for at least a month. She also cooks our lunch and dinner although I haven't taste it yet. She is an amaizing mom. Every morning, she wakes up to prepare my dad's lunch pack because he comes to work at 5:30 in the morning. At quarter to eight, my mom then drags my grand mom to work. Sometimes my mom brings me with her if nobody will be left in the house. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, my mom goes to work at Supervalu Corporation. Then, at 6:00 pm during her 30 minutes break, she goes back home just to see me and feed me. Sometimes, my grand mom already feeds me when my mom comes home, so my mom plays with me. My mom spends her day offs in school from 4:00pm to 10:00pm studying. She's currently attending a summer semester session in school because she wants to finish her nursing course ASAP. My mom also volunteered at Sentara Leigh Hospital. She ceased going there for a while for good because she wanted to spend the rest of her time with me and her family. My mom is also prompt to attend important classes for my WIC program. As of today, she already attended three sessions of nutrition education class held at Pembroke WIC Program. She also never fails to take me to my shots and well baby doctor visit. My mom is a very busy person so to speak. She does a lot of things. She's a mighty mother, and I am so proud of her because she makes me realized that nothing is impossible in this world. In the future, I will be just like her.

My Shades

My First Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day. It is my first Valentine's Day and a lot of friends and relatives have greeted as such. Of course I am still nothing more than a baby, and I do not understand fully the signigficance of such a celebration; let alone know if I shall believe in it or not. Like my Aunt Dodong told me today: Valentine's day is nothing more than commercial endeavor. You see, my aunt Dodong, I think, is a right-wing rebel of sorts. Anyway, for all I greet you Happy Velentine's Day.

Araw ng mga puso ngayun. Ito ang kauna-unahang araw ng puso para sa akin and maraming kamaganakan at kaibigan ang bumati sa akin ng ganoon. Siyempre, sanggol pa lang ako; at hindi ko pa naintindihan ang kahulugan ng pagdiriwang nito; o kung maniniwala ako dito. Sabi nga ng Tita Dodong ko, araw lang ito ng mga naglalako. Ang Tita Dodong ko kasi ay isang rebelde sa bandang kanan. Gayunpaman, binabati ko kayo ng isang maligayang araw ng mga puso.

Another Day Growing Up

Today is the 11th of February, 2009. I am growing up still. And I am getting taller and heavier by the day. I now recognize when my dad tries to make me laugh. And believe it or not, I do laugh a little babyish but quiet laugh. What a day I spent. I did all about nothing but ask for food and throw tantrums just to get everyone's attention. I am the baby around here therefore I should get all the attention. Comments on that statement? My mom's at school and my grandma, along with my uncles and aunts are taking care of me tonight. My dad is still a little sick but I do hope that he gets better.

Ngayun ay ika-11 ng Penrero, 2009. Lumalaki pa rin ako. At tumataas at bumibigat ako araw-araw. Nakikilala ko na ang tatay ko pag pinapatawa niya ako. Maniwala ka man o hindi, tumatawa ako ng isang tawang sanggol. Grabe ang araw ko. Wala akong ginawa kungdi humungi ng dede at mag ingay at magpa cute para pansinin ako. Ako ang sanggol dito sa bahay kaya dapat lahat ng atensiyon eh nasa akin. May msasabi ka ba tungkol duon sa sinabi kong yon? Nasa paaralan ang akin nanay at ang lola ko, tiyuhin at tiyahin ang nag-aalaga sa akin ngayung gabi. Medyo may sakit pa rin tatay ko pero sana gumaling na siya.

My Many Faces In One Minute Time Span

My Writer Is A Slacker

Today is February 7, 2009. I have been slacking off posting on my blog. That's because I am too busy growing up. And aside from that, my writer is always away from home doing his job. As you well know, my writer travels all over the place, and he just got back from a job in Chicago. As of now, I am starting to recognize things and people around me. In short, my eyes are now starting to focus. I am indeed growing up. But today, I feel bad because my dad is a little sick and feels sore. He just started a new job at the shipyard close by where we live. I am very happy that he has a new job and what makes me happier is that he will always be close by. It is so nice to have my dad around me. Another good thing is that my writer will also be around for another week before he goes off to another job site at Anytown, Anystate, USA. I am indeed, blessed.

Ngayun ay ika-7 ng Pebrero taong 2009. Medyo tinamad akong mag post dito sa blog ko. Kasi naman, masyado akong abala sa paglaki ko. Bukod duon, ang aking tagasulat ay nasa ibang lugar dahil sa trabaho niya. Para sa inyong kaalaman, ang tagasulat ko eh kung saan-saan nagpupunta at kakauwi niya lang galing sa Chicago. Sa ngayun, nag-uumpisa na akong makilala mga bagay-bagay at mga tao sa paligid ko. sa madaling sabi, lumilinaw na pagtingin ko. Lumalaki na nga ako. Sa ngayun, medyo malungkot ako kasi may konting sakit ang tatay ko at masakit ang kanyang katawan. Kakaumpisa lang niya mag work sa isang talyer ng mga barko dito sa malapit sa bahay namin. Masaya ako at may bago siyang trabaho ngayun, at mas masaya ako ngayun kasi alam kong malapitlang siya sa akin palagi. Masarap isipin na malapit lang ang tatay ko. Isa pang magandang pangyayari ay andito ang aking tigasulat ng isa pang linggo bago siya umalis ulit papunta sa kung saan. Nabibiyayaan nga ako ngayun.

Happy Baby

I am just a happy smiling baby!

My First Christmas

Hello World

Hello World. My name is Meg. I was born last November 2, 2008. My dad's name is Rick and my mother's name is Jen. I already know someone else who has a birthday thats the same as mine. That would be my Auntie Aiza. Not much was going in the world when I was born; the only major event was the presidential showdown but that would be days away yet.

Hello sa mundo. Ang pangalan ko ay Meg. Ipinanganak ako nuong ika-2 ng Nobyembre taong 2008. Ang pangalan ng tatay ko ay Rick at ang pangalan naman ng nanay ko ay Jen. walang masyadong pangyayari sa mundo nuong araw na ako iy isinilang liban sa laban ng dalawang tao na gustong mamuno ng Estados Unidos.

Just Born

There's a lot of things to consider when a baby is born... My name is Megyn Kelly de Castro Agustin. I've just first seen the world today, November 2, 2009, at 7 o'clock in the morning. I weighed in at 6.82 lbs and stood all of 9.75 inches. My mother delivered me at Sentara Leigh Hospital. Mom is consuming her first meal right now. The doctor forbade her to eat for 19 hours when she was on labor that's why I'm already hungry too. She supposed to feed me before eight (every two hours; 30 mins breastfeed). My pediatrician reminded my parents that I should have my first stool within 24 hours to make sure that I'm healthy and to record everything in a book. My parents should also list in that book whenever I am breastfed. She also wanted my parents to list how many times I stool and pee. As well, the doctor also recommended that my parents should list what color my stools were, and if they were either in solid or liquid form. There's so much requirements that needs to be considered before leaving the hospital, but right now, I am just relaxing here in my small glass bed. My mom and dad always checked on me to find out if I'm still breathing or not. There were also many visitors who came by to get their first glimpse of me. (My aunt Ofelia and uncle Lance, tita Daisy, tito Ed, and Kuya Paul, and Michelle and Web). My grand mom is not here because she is in Florida and taking care of my grand dad. She had planned to come here, but I was born three weeks early. We missed my dad's birthday yesterday because I was about to come into the world, but he said I'm a perfect gift on his birthday. These were all the things that happened on my day of birth. I hope you follow the chronology.