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Im not really good at doing my homework these days - I have not been taking pictures of the kids nor anything else that much lately. Too much work (I know I should learn to tread the fine thread between balance and working hard - working enough) that I spend most of my time in front of G. (I dont even tweet or chat that much). Example: I havent even taken a picture of Matthew in his school uniform (Can I hear a collected gasp from mommies who even had video cameras on Day One?! LOL. Sorry, Grade Two na anak ko, parang di na ako ganun kaexcited - hilong hilo pa ako sa antok twing umaga).

So, along with my Aggie Wants to Know and Hi-Lo weekly blog features, Im adding the “Right Now” feature” every week - this would allow me to blog about my kids, myself, the husband, the marriage and just “us” every week. (It is supposed to be all about family but work gets in the way. Besides, I want it to be more structured!).

Anyhow, Im rambling.
Let’s start off with my Moody Dude Prince - Matthew.

First, let me let out a huge sigh. (Yes, I have a penchant for drama, hahaha!)

Matthew started second grade in a new school this schoolyear. It was a co-ed school and guess what? He was voted escort of the class Nakakatuwa pa, sabi nya pagdating sa bahay, “Mommy, escort ako! Ano ung escort? Pag me new student, sasabihin ko “Welcome to {Insert Name of School here}!” (Parang linya yan sa Regine movie noh?! LOL). I just had to laugh.

The muse is an Italian girl named Carmela and boy, I think Matthew has a tinge of crush with the girl. They are seatmates and the Carmela is English-speaking - but based from what he is telling me - is kinda bossy and maldita (like me when I was studying - I was such a nightmare to boys I tell you!). She would tease him a lot, which would result to Matthew crying (Yes, he cried. I am afraid my son is not going to be like me in school).

So anyway, Matthew has adjusted to school - he is struggling with Sibika and Filipino though. Most of his grades are not perfect but Im just letting him study at his own pace. He is engrossed in playing Cabal (Hmm, Daddy’s influence) and singing.

Which brings me to another kwento - we decided to enroll Matthew in extra curricular activities in school - Voice and Art lessons (I can hear Glo clap on this news, she has been convincing me for the looongest time, LOL). He had his first session for both lessons Monday and Tuesday and he had a blast. Matthew really can sing - he has tremulo already and can really pick up a tune and he draws really well. So even if it’s added pay, sige na - Id like to expose Matthew to more stuff other than the academics.

We are looking for Taekwando or basketball classes too - sana laging quota si Mommy at Daddy so we can afford it

Onto some not so good updates:

Im struggling with discipline. I really am at a loss how to effectively discipline him. Matthew is a moody kid (like me). One minute he is a jolly fellow, one minute he throws a tantrum. At seven, tantrums are so nakakairita na I swear. It doesnt help that Matthew is really really OC - I kid you not. He scrubs himself three times in the shower, makes sure all his things are neat and would get paranoid when he does something weird, like “Mommy, pag nakakain ako ng sabon na onti, mamamatay na ba ako?” ” Mommy! (from the shower) Me sabon pa ba ako (showing his butt!)?”. He also asks super endless questions miski Mommy ko nakukulitan na.

He really is an inquisitve kid - but it gets to a point where he displays his neuroses already (Sorry, clinical, pero my maternal Lolo has this kind of neuroses - parang hypochondriac na ewan. He is deathly afraid of heights but guess what his job was for 30 years? Travel Agent Manager which required him to fly! LOL).

Anyhow, nasan na ba ako?
Oh his neuroses. My son is a bright, sensitive, inquisitive, curious, emotional, loving, sweet kid. He is not your typical grubby boy. He is neat and tidy but can also be rough (especially with his sister). Before, relatives (esp from Edil’s side) would often kid Edil that Mato might be a you know what since Edil’s man clan is very manly. LOL. But you know, as a mother, you feel it, and I know Matthew isnt. He is like the men from my mother’s side of the family and my Dad - he is preppy guy, pretty boy, the classic boy youd like to have for your son-in-law

And yes, he is also a nerd. HAHAHA!

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