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They named the last Philippine typhoon -- Pablo!

I've recently been hospitalized for weakening due to a viral illness I've contracted. It was a stormy day in Manila. A really strong typhoon was devastating places all over south -- (if I remember it correctly. I was too drowsy from the flu and the drugs--and being 3mos preggy doesn't help). Anyway, I didn't know about it until my folks came to visit and told me that the very strong typhoon has been named PABLO, my son's first name!

I'm not happy about the people gravely affected by the landslides and all caused by Typhoon Pablo. I find it funny, though, that the typhoon was named as my son.:-)

DO YOU KNOW HOW IT IS TO HAVE A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?

RAISING A KING
Sep 27, 2008
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Russel and Michelle

No, you don't. Not unless you have one yourself. Let's say you do, where does it take you with your faith? Would you leave a stone unturned?

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Pablo declares, "I'm now a Big Bird!"

RAISING A KING
Sep 26, 2008
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One of the things that Pablo decided on when he turned 3 is that he wants to eat his meals by himself. I'm okay with that. I've gotten used to years of spills and a little mess doesn't bother me AS MUCH anymore. One evening, while having dinner, he took his spoon from me, swallowed some food, and said, "Look mom! I'm now a big bird!" Apparently, he's gotten confused with the terms, "big boy"and "big bird" but whatever, hehe, Big Bird or Big Boy, consider us proud turkeys!"=)

Pablo turns 3, potty trained, and other updates....

RAISING A KING
Sep 23, 2008
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It's been a while since I've blogged. My pregnancy has been easy the first two months, but seems not to let me off the throwing up stage before the trimester ends! So, here I am, trying to find balance between my head in the toilet and catching up with piles of work!

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Anyway, the good news is...my son is THREE! Oh, and there havebeen so many developments to date! First of which, he decided he doesn't want diapers! After two days of accidents....he just ran to the potty and made a go for it. He has been doing it since then. And the amazing part? He doesn't need nappies at night or when he naps. He wakes up and asks to go to the potty! LISTEN TO THE OLD-TIMERS, YA ALL! IT REALLY IS ALL ABOUT READINESS---AND THEY'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THEY ARE! Glad I realized that what they're sayin' is true before we have this next one!
Pablo is also communicating more, talking more! In fact, he's been exchanging conversations with us and is as friendly to others as always! I'm just so happy. There aren't any more signs of those delays, hoorrai! He can eat his meals independently (and I no longer mind the little spills, here and there..hehe, I've grown up as well), and he seems up and ready for the sibling he's gonna have.
I've got some more stories...some of them really funny....to tell....but I gotta run and do 2 weeks of laundry!

I'm pregnant....Pablo is a kuya!

RAISING A KING
Aug 15, 2008
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QotD: Built to Last

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What was the last thing you built with your own hands?
Submitted by Nick.

I don't really know about having built any structure, but the last thing I put together is the playgroup that I organized for my son. He's a gifted kid -- really advanced in many ways and is showing, and has special needs. We can't always afford the things that he needs. We're not financially stable yet, but we don't live limited. We know that God faithfully provides for what we need even before we ask. And we know that He gives in different ways, sometimes even through abilities.

The Playgroup is a success! It's now an official weekly activity for Pablo and his friends and their moms. It's his official Toddler Art and Music class (part of his Homeschool Pre-school curriculum). I'm the main teacher, it's hard work, but it's worth every single weary bone in my body! My son deserves the best, and I will never settle for less. A wise friend once said to me that it is the quality of love that you give your child that will last him a lifetime.

Click HERE to see pictures of latest playgroup activites.

Pablo paints a Dinosaur

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Pablo is turning 3 on the 21st of this month. I'm so excited. We're planning on a Family Activity trip on the 20th and a candle-blowing celebration with his playgroup on the next day. Since it's his birthday, and I'm the main teacher for the playgroup, I'm planning on special crafts and activities for that day!

Oh, anyway, these are Pablo's paintings today. He was done after two. He showed me his Dinosaur painting and told me that it's a longneck (brontosaurus). He particularly chose to use black and brown on that one. He's such a wonder boy to us, hahaha! I can't wait to show his proud daddy!

Presenting! The Future of Philippine Agriculture -- Pablo Miguel!

RAISING A KING
Jul 30, 2008
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Here's my work!

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Project success!

SEE MORE PICS OF OUR HOMESCHOOLING ACTIVITIES WEEKS 6 & 7!
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Pablo at Kids' Church

RAISING A KING
Jul 25, 2008
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That's our little Pablo in the arms of his beautiful friend, Trina. The boy in green just joined in the picture (I wasn't able to get his name, yet), but Pablo doesn't seem to mind. The three of them must've been playing together all morning that Sunday in Junior Kids' Church, so my son knows him.

Pablo & Trina

Our busiest day of the week is Sunday. Jay, my husband, leads the Kids' Music Ministry and is usually needed from morning till afternoon. We bring Pablo and his nanny with us and lets him attend Toddlers' Church. The Kids' Ministry has four divisions: The Nursing Area which is for the moms and kids below 1 year old-- We have a closed area on one side of our main service area where the moms can comfortably nurse and take care of their babies, and can still listen to the preaching via a monitor. We have Toddlers -- for ages 3-4, although Pablo has been attending since 2. Teachers always happily tell us how wonderfully participative, obedient, and behaved he's been, JKC (Junior Kids' Church) for 5-6 years old, and the Kids' Church for the 7yrs up.

Enjoying the activity

Pablo is allowed to join the Junior Kids' Church because of his exceptional behavior. We take him with us every Sunday as one of his regular weekly activities, the other activities being: Playgroup on Thursday, and we're still believing for provisions for the DEVPED recommended Kindermusik classes. He loves the activities. In fact, he sometimes gets to be a character in their bible skits. One time, they wrapped him in some cloth and he willingly played out the role of Joseph (?) (not sure if that was the character or another).

Distracted by another kid

Pablo gets to attend at least 4 kids' services on Sundays. When his friends are there, he loves it to the core. But there were times when, after one service, he pulls his nanny and walks around Victory center like a mayor, hahaha. He's popular, too! Almost everybody knows him by name, but he happily waves to those who don't (many of these people who wave to him, we haven't even met yet)...and we're guessing, it won't be long till he'll be friends with the rest of them!

Circle activity

Pablo and his seedlings.

RAISING A KING
Jul 22, 2008
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We've been discussing about plants for the past two weeks in homeschool. On the first week, we discussed about the plant's cycle -- From seeds to plants. On the next week, we talked about the parts of a plant, putting together a picture by gluing in the parts one by one. It was so effective in teaching Pablo identify each part - root, stem, leaves, flower. We only have one day for Science. Friday. But that's all we discuss on Fridays, Science and no other. For this week, I decided to do a science project of planting seeds and watching them grow day by day. At the advise of my mom, who is an educator, I decided to use Monggo seeds since they're known to sprout faster than any other seeds.

Pablo was a bit puzzled on why we were going outside. I told him that we have a new activity. I got 3 plastic cups from the cupboard and cut some holes at the side part of the bottom. Pablo was getting more and more excited as he saw me prepare the soil which I got from my mom (as you can see in the picture, we have no garden to get soil from). I demonstrated shoveling in some soil into one of the cups with the use of a plastic spoon, then I told him to do the same to the remaining 2 plastic cups. I could sense that Pablo was giddy with excitement at the project. He couldn't stop smiling. Afterwhich, I showed him how to put in some of the seeds and water them. In his excitement, he poured a lot of water into one of the cups. I helped him take some of the water out and explained to him that he needs to put only as needed. I put water again into his water cup and let him pour again into the cups that had seeds.
I enjoyed this activity with my son, especially when I saw how much he loved doing it. I think I should think of more practical projects for us to do together in homeschool.