Little Karl

Yesterday, Mom decided to enter me in some baby contest. She said, it does not matter whether I win or lose as long as I have tried. It’s true, you will never know the taste of the pudding unless you take a bite. Good thing I’ve learned this first-hand from my Mom. It makes me brave enough to try many things — like the one shown in the picture where I made my initial attempt to crawl.

Anyway, wish me luck!

 Little Karl’s Smile

Ever since I learned to smile
I always smile to everyone

When Dad comes home from the office, tired
I smile and it keeps him alive

There are times when Mom is sad
I smile and it makes her glad

Everybody loves to play with me
Because my smile’s so sweet and sunny

So if your day is gloomy and blue
Just play with me and I’ll smile for you

For those who missed my baptismal, here’s a glimpse of what happened. Enjoy watching! See you soon.

Hi everyone! This week I discovered a fun game called peek-a-boo. Since we could not go out of our house because of strong wind and heavy rain (Typhoon Frank) last Sunday, we just stayed in our bed all day long. While playing with me, Dad instantly disappeared. I could not see him nor hear him anymore. All of a sudden, his face magically appeared from underneath the blanket while saying the magical word “Peek-a-boo”. Dad repeated this trick many times and I couldn’t help to giggle everytime he appeared and said the magic word.

I really love this game, and I had a great time! Someday I hope to play this game with you too.

On Father’s Day, we went to Greenbelt in Makati City, Philippines to unwind and have fun. We first attended the Sunday mass where I had a nice sleep. Before the mass ended, the priest asked all the fathers to come forward for the blessing and offering of prayer. I also came forward since Dad been carrying me, thus also got the the blessings. Good thing, Dad says, I’m a big boy. I did not cry when we were in front.

Afterwards, we walked at the park nearby. Dad then showed me this big, black and strong animal called “carabao”. I learned later that it the national animal of the Philippine, and is quite known for being hardworking and a BIG help among local farmers. Dad let me rode the Carabao and I was not that scared since I know Dad would never left me. By the way, Mom’s not in the picture since she’s busy taking photo of our father-son moments.

Happy Father’s day to all Dad in the world!

Some of the “wishes” written on my guestbook during my Baptismal last 08 February 2008. I am really lucky to be surrounded by kind, loving, and responsible people.

Everyone is so excited to see you so when you were born, I really promised to come on your baptismal day. God bless
- Ninang Gwen

Wishing you all the best in the world!
- Ninong Dennis

Sagot ko ang training mo para maging “Pisay” boy ka. Love your father and mother always…
- Ninong Gab

May God shower you with all the goodness in this world. May you grow up to be a good person. God bless you always!
- Ninang Bea

Someday I’d like to see you fully grown-up as a young man. Then I can tell you what a lucky boy you are because you were given great Mom and Dad who loves you more than their own lives.

Along your journey, you’ll be given plenty of options which might be difficult for you to choose. But, always remember your Ninang Nina is here to guide you always.
- Ninang Nina

Happy Christening! May God continue to bless you and your family. Lumaki ka sanang mabait, matalino, may takot sa Diyos.
- Ninang Lloydgee & Ninang Lea

MCDo si Karl, batang Jollibee si Ninong Ken. Welcome to the Christian world!
- Ninong Ken

Pasensya na hindi ready sa song niya si Tita Mona. Anyways, welcome to Christian world. Be a good boy! Take care.
- Tita Mona

Hello baby, ikaw lang ang baby na nakita ko na may sariling blog. Ke-guwapong bata naman. Bilisan mong lumaki, tapos tingin tayo ng “chicks” hehehe Joke!
Welcome to the Christian world
- Tita Cloudz

May you always be blessed by God. Always follow Mom and Dad. Finish your studies and be like outstanding students like your parents.

We love you! We’ll visit your site to keep us updated.
- Ninong Ferdie & Tita Toni

May God bless us always and be a good boy always. Wish you a healthy life ever.
- Mama Eda

You are so blessed to have a parents like Joseph and France. God Bless
- Tito Den

Whatever endeavor you will be, always remember that there will be no success and happiness without God. Always be a believer and follower of God. I will always be here for you.
- Ninang Lanie

Karl, we love you. May God always shower you with so much blessings!
- Tita Joyce, Kuya Kokoy and Ate Weng

We all wanted to have a very happy family, humble, simple, God-fearing and blessed life. Wish you and your loving Mama and Papa the very best in all the undertaking. Wish you all the success forever.
- Lolo Tony, Lola Linda, Tita Toni Rose

We’re always here for you. Keep on learnin, growing and be a good Christian!
- Lolo Joe and Lola Alice

Hopefully, hindi ito mawala till sa paglaki mo because message ito pag may edad ka na. People walk on this way, that way. They like this, they like that. Pare-pareho ang gusto. May pattern ang gusto ng mga tao. My “bet” paglaki mo, almost the same with them. (But) My message, BE DIFFERENT.
- Tito Jeric

FAMILY = Father and Mother I Love You!

What else is more beautiful than a loving family whom you love, and loves you in return.  My father loves my mother. My mother loves my father. They both love me. And I love them too.

I could not wish for more. Hope the same is true to your family.

Dad, happy father’s day! Thanks for a lot of things. For carrying me without getting tired or bored. For buying me wonderful toys. For taking me out for a walk every morning. For singing me some grown-up songs. For playing with me all the times. For reading me my fave stories. For letting me fall to sleep at night. For pacifying me when others around could not.

Above all, for taking good care of mommy and me and for loving us always.

I was baptized last 08 June 2008 at the Saints Peter and Paul Church in Poblacion, Makati City, in a simple ceremony attended by our family and friends.

After that, I became one of the newest Christians in this world. It means I should be a good boy, shall love GOD above all, obey and respect my parents at all times, and never say a lie.

By the way, here are some of the higlights of the christening. More pictures are available at my Multiply account:

• I was sleeping during the whole baptismal ceremony and thus completely unaware of what’s going on
• My parents thought I’ll wake up when the priest shower me with holy water, but I did not
• Dad carried me during the ceremony since Mommy was busy attending to our guests
• The officiating priest praised my name since it’s easier to pronounce than other baby’s names scheduled for baptismal on that day
• We sat in the last row behind others scheduled for baptismal but were the first to had pictures taken at the altar since Dad ran fast for it
• And we were also the first to go out of the church which according to Filipino’s myth is a lucky vibe
• My godparents were glad to see me in person since they have only seen me from pictures posted in my blog
• We had our pictures also infront of the Barrio Fiesta with my ninongs/ninangs and other guests
• I enjoyed so much lying on the baby basket that I continued my long sleep there while our guests had their photo with me
• My guests were surprised to see my youngest Ninong and Ninang, Kuya Kim & Ate Lara (age 8 and 11 respectively)
• Ninong Gab had an impromptu stint as emcee during the “Godparents Wish” part
• Tita Mona had an impromtu performance singing “Hawak Kamay”, which everyone loved and enjoyed
• My ninangs can’t get enough of me and kissed me endlessly in my cheeks, tummy, and my armpit (It is so mabango daw!)
• Tita Clouds, Tita Toni, Tito Boyet, Tito Lumeng and Ninong Ken acted as our official photographers. I will post their photos soon
• Everyone wrote heartwarming messages in my guestbook which features my cutest photos and memorable firsts
• Everyone loved my souvenir, a clock with my pictures showing my cute little dimples and bearing the message “Jesus loves you”
• I received lots of toys, clothes, pakimkim, and baby things from our guests
• Kuya Kokoy enjoyed so much while inside the church, and kept on running and playing with other kids (maybe because it’s different from the church he used to go with)

1. Got bigger and bigger
2. Held head up and steady
3. Turned head in general direction of sound
4. Started to play with my own hands
5. Started to suck my fingers (it really tastes good!)
6. Grasped baby rattle and other toys
7. Batted hands at objects
8. Recognized mom & dad, and other familiar objects/people, even at a distance
9. Raised head and chest when on stomach
10. Did a complete 360 degrees rollover
11. Smiled a lot and begun to laugh
12. Talked back, and coo-ed a lot
13. Started to hold my bottle, although not that firm
14. Enjoyed watching TV
15. Became camera-friendly
16. Had my first swimming lesson
17. Prepared for my baptismal