Our Rafael celebrated his 2nd month here in Canada last Monday August 1, 2011 :) I am just happy he's with us now. No more tears of missing him, no more worries and no more wasted time. Two months of being with him after more than a year of being away is so fun yet a bit challenging. Luis and I have to make sure that he learns all the good manners and proper conduct. We always have to correct all of his bad habits such as sleeping late, not eating on time and shouting all the time. Lots of reminding and disciplinary actions going on right now. I know it is tough too for him, but we have to make sure that he won't get into trouble and will be a good example to his new little sister Brielle.
In spite of all that, he still makes us very proud everyday. Rafael has grown into a mature, independent boy for the past 2 months. I never thought that he will adjust that fast considering that he used to have a personal caretaker in the Philippines. Now, Rafael can bathe & brush his teeth on his own. He can groom himself and clothe himself. There are already chores assigned to him such as placing tissue paper refills, throwing Brie's diaper and putting her worn clothes into the hamper. He loads the dishwasher with detergent soap. He helps me grocery shopping. And he can also baby sit her sister whenever we're in the car. For a five year old, that's already a big responsibility but he still wants to keep learning new things. Both his daddy and I are very impressed including his Mamoo and Dada in the Philippines.
I just hope that he is enjoying being with all of us here in Canada and that he will be able to adjust completely before the school year starts in September. Luis and I are doing our very best to give him a fun and adventurous summer. He already took soccer & singing classes. He experienced a day camp. He will be taking floor hockey & basketball classes in the next two weeks. And all our weekends this August are full of entertaining activities that he has never tried before.
thanks for reading,
Sassy Mommy Tine
