La Mesa EcoPark

The family went to the La Mesa EcoPark last Sunday. Since Obiwan started walking, the family has been going to these family trips and this is one of them. I guess Obiwan made us a family again. We were a family before but our bonding then consisted of watching a movie in HBO together with a bowl of popcorn.

Anyway, EcoPark was really crowded. It was Sunday after all. We ran out of huts or tables to rent and we ended up settling on the grass. It really was a picnic. Then we rented a bike with a sidecar. Then my sisters and brother went over to the zip line and wall climbing area. Obiwan and I didn't go since we can't do that anyway. We just strolled around the grounds. Then I was tired and I gave Obiwan to my mother. As I lay on the ground under the trees, I fell asleep. When I woke up, we were about to leave.

For what it's worth, it was fun. But we don't have any plans of doing it again.

Gymboree

Ninang Mady gave us some coupons for Gymboree a few months ago and we were able to use it for the first time last weekend. It was great! He loved the slide. And he kept going up and down it.

Obiwan and I both were dead tired after one hour of playing. An earthquake couldn't have waken him up when he arrived home. I on the other hand, had soar muscles for a couple of days after. It really was a gym.

I don't have any pictures though. Again, since he learned to crawl, it's impossible to leave him alone and feel safe that he won't hit his head somewhere. Let alone now when he's already running.

Endorsement

I'm concerned about Obiwan's future. I want Obiwan to be a proud Filipino and to have opportunities available to him.

Which is why Obiwan and I endorse Dick Gordon for president for the coming May 10, 2010 Philippine presidential elections.

Pilyo

Obiwan has known how to run for a few weeks now. And running after him is a full-time job. He has broken several flower pots and pails and whatever he can get his hands on. I guess aside from saving for his tuition, I'd also better start saving for bail.

A Walking Baby

It's been a few weeks since Obiwan has been walking. Before, you'd stand him up and he'd get back down and crawl. Now, you'd chase him every where because he's already walking fast enough to say that he's running. He chases cats on the street, not that he ever catches them, but he tries and it's cute. He probably would run away if a cat came too close but none ever do.

Bringing the blog back to life...

I just realized that it's been almost 2 months since I updated this blog. Readership went from around 20 per day down to just 1 per day. Well, I was really busy.

Rewind - Part II

On a lighter note, Obiwan turned 1 year old last December 5. I have a 1 year old boy. We celebrated his birthday last December 6, 2009 at Jay-J's Inasal in Metrowalk, Pasig City. It's far from a normal 1 year old birthday but I didn't want to have a children's party for Obiwan. For one thing, I didn't have the budget for it. Children's parties are unbelievable expensive. And the guest turn out would be like that of his baptism, it's not worth it. And my closest friends do not have children of their own or at least not that many that would constitute a children's party. And because Obiwan won't be able to join any of the games anyway.

So, I decided to have a lunch with family and the closest friends instead. Basically, it's my immediate family, my aunt from Bulacan, Obiwan's godparents, friends from high school who I'm still in touch with and their plus ones. Less than 20 people were there. But it's great. I seldom get to have everyone close to me in one place. These are the people I know will be part of Obiwan's life in the future.

Obiwan had a great time. He was happy with all the attention he got. He was his day and everyone made sure he knew it. He hasn't quite mastered opening gifts on his own but he's getting there. People sang to him and he had a cake. All in all, it was a very enjoyable time for everyone.

Pictures to follow...