Pensive Thoughts

The Worst Is Over

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:58:00 +0000

The past two weeks have not been good for my son. Last October 31, we went to my sister’s place in Laguna. We met at Festival Mall where Justin had eaten Auntie Anne’s pretzel and dirty ice cream (inside the mall) in the afternoon and had refills after refills of gravy at Kenny Rogers’ Roasters come dinner time.

At the height of typhoon Ramil, November 1, Justin woke up at 3:30am and started throwing up. I hurriedly called up his doctor--never mind if it was the wee hours of the morning--and asked for help. She asked if we had Motilium syrup. Of course, we didn’t.

It was Justin’s first time to throw up six times (and that was in the morning only) in close succession. Good thing my husband is taking Motilium tablet. I had to dissolve half of that tablet in water and give it to my son. We also had to buy Losec in the morning that he’d take for one week.

Justin was okay by Monday morning (Nov. 2). In the afternoon, though, he started having loose bowel movement (LBM). I texted his doctor to ask for medication. He was fine the next day, but on Friday night (Nov. 6), he started passing out watery stool again. That got me really worried. On top of that, he also found it painful to pee.

We submitted urine and stool samples for laboratory testing last Sunday (Nov. 8). His urinalysis revealed he had UTI. It took two days of drinking an antibacterial suspension before he would be relieved of his discomfort. His LBM took longer to treat, and his doctor suspected he had amoeba. His routine stool test and stool culture and sensitivity test were both negative. Thank God!

Justin’s doctor said he might just have eaten something that upset his stomach. Because of that, his food absorption is affected, making his intestines unable to absorb even his milk. We had to find a lactose-free formula for him, which he did not drink at all. He did not drink milk for four days, which made him cranky and unable to sleep in the afternoons. This is the first time in five days that he drank Sustagen again, and he couldn't be happier.

I really hope the worst is over.

Towel Wrap: A Perfect Gift for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:15:00 +0000

Are you running out of gift ideas for Christmas? You might want to consider towel wraps as presents for family and friends. A terry towel wrap is a perfect after-shower companion. It’s made of 100% terry cotton and comes in six exciting colors. It also has an adjustable Velcro closure to fit teens and adults alike.

You can also give a bath wrap if you like. Bath towel wraps are more comfortable to use because they are softer than terry cloth. They come in three sizes, making them perfect gifts for children, tweens, and adults. You can personalize these towel wraps, too. You can have embroidered initials on these bath towel wraps to make your presents extra special.

Personalized ink stamps are also unique gifts to give this Christmas. There are various designs to choose from, and you even have the option to put your logo on these ink stamps.

Mommy Moments: Sporty Day

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:01:00 +0000

Justin is not much into sports yet because he’s still too young (only 3 years old), but if there’s one sport he truly likes, that’s swimming. He doesn’t know how to swim yet, but he definitely enjoys dipping in the water. It doesn’t really matter if it’s a beach or a pool. He just loves swimming, period.

Are these pictures enough to convince you that he’s an avid fan of this sport?

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Need Online Algebra Help?

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:19:00 +0000

I admit, Mathematics is not my favorite subject in school. Although I passed all my Math subjects, I never really excelled in them. It took a while before I could figure out the solutions to some assigned Math problems. I was often in awe of my classmates who would raise their hands in class to show their solutions on the board. How could they come up with Math answers that quick? In high school and even in college, I dread the arrival of our Math instructors, especially if I didn’t really understand the lesson. I got really confused sometimes solving Math word problems.

I found myself enjoying Algebra, however. Those binomials and trinomials fascinated me. Although I did not ace this subject, I was willing to learn every step of the process. How I wish there was someone to provide Algebra help when I needed it. I could have gotten better grades if there was someone to assist me.

Students nowadays are lucky. With the advent of modern technology, help for school subjects, including Math, is just a click away. Do you think you need Algebra 2 help? How about some guidance in Algebra word problems? TutorVista is the place to go. TutorVista is the world’s leading online tutoring company that offers help in subjects like Math, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Science.

Now, you can get online help with your homework from expert tutors who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For as low as $99.99 a month, you can get unlimited online tutoring for all subjects. Free demo is also available for first-time users.

We have a New Baby!

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:00 +0000

Nope, Justin doesn’t have a new baby brother or sister. My husband brought home a brand-new HP laptop three weeks ago. The timing is perfect because our five-year-old desktop hasn’t been functioning normally ever since it was infected with the reader_s.exe virus 13 days ago.

Our new HP G60t laptop
I’m still having a hard time using our new laptop as some of the keys in our desktop are now located somewhere else in our laptop. It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks. LOL! Now, I don’t worry anymore that I won’t be able to work if anything happens to our desktop. Thanks to hubby!

Where to Buy Cheap Seat Tickets

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Waiting in long lines at movie theaters, amusement parks, or concerts is frustrating and tiring, especially when you have kids in tow. You will save a lot of time if you book your tickets in advance through ACheapSeat.com. A Cheap Seat is an online ticket broker that has access to various events throughout the country.

A Cheap Seat offers customers the chance to choose seating sections and prices that they want. You also don’t need to wait in line or spend long hours on the phone to get premium event tickets. Are you a fan of Super Bowl or Masters Golf? Tickets to these shows are usually not made available to the general public, but through A Cheap Seat, you will have access to these tickets.

If you’re looking for gifts to give to family and friends this Christmas, consider buying them Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets or Jersey Boys Tickets from ACheapSeat.com. Dora the Explorer Tickets would definitely be a hit among kids. Call A Cheap Seat now and be greeted by a very friendly and knowledgeable ticket broker who will readily assist you in all your ticket needs.

Neno's Award

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:11:00 +0000

I received this award from Race of Beyond Horizons. Thanks so much, Race, for thinking of me.

The Neno’s Award Rules and Regulations:

1. As a dedication for those who love blogging and love to encourage friendships through blogging.

2. To seek the reasons why we all love blogging.

3. Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it.

4. Don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award.

5. Answer the award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging.

6. Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.

7. Don’t forget to notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

The only purpose I had in mind when I started blogging was “to document my son’s developmental milestones, all for posterity’s sake.” Those are the exact words in my blog description. But ideas pop here and there, and I see things around me that I feel I should write about out of the need for self-expression. I also get to meet some wonderful people through blogging and learn lots of things from reading other people’s experiences in their blogs. I’ve also started earning money from blogging since June, which I consider a bonus treat.

I'm tagging my blogger friends Evan’s Mom, Kaye, Phoebe, Shy, Enchie, Chris, Laine, Cecile, Dhemz, Willa, Seiko, and Mommy Jac.

Mommy Moments: Let's Pretend

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:05:00 +0000

The photos below were taken last October 31 at Festival Mall. We bought dirty ice cream from a Mamang Sorbetero (dirty ice cream vendor) inside the mall. Justin was fascinated by the bell that the vendor was using to attract customers, so mommy borrowed it for him. I told him to shake it hard so more people would buy ice cream. My son was too excited to do as told, so for one day, he experienced how it is to be a Mamang Sorbetero.

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Invest in Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:41:00 +0000

In a time of economic crisis, we should all be extremely careful where we invest our hard-earned money. We should do a background check on the business we want to join so as not be sorry in the end. We also need to do our research if the business is viable or not. Most importantly, we should find out if the business has protection against declines, such as when the stock market crashes or when the value of the dollar weakens.

But is there such a thing as a right investment these days? Yes, there is. Try adding gold to your investment portfolio. Did you know that in times of war, inflation, and budget deficits, the price of gold increases, while prices of stocks and other paper investments go down? Investing in gold will enhance your portfolio returns and lessen volatility. You can invest in gold directly (through bullion or coin ownership) or indirectly (through certificates, accounts, shares, etc.).

I sure would love to own at least one gold coin and gold bullion. By the time my grandchildren are born, my investment would have more than tripled in value. Gold coins would make for a good inheritance, don’t you think?

Have you Been Victimized?

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:12:00 +0000

Last week, October 28 to be exact, I received an intriguing e-mail supposedly from The Facebook Team (email: service@facebook.com) with this subject: Facebook Password Reset Confirmation.

The message reads:

“Hey careers ,

Because of the measures taken to provide safety to our clients, your password has been changed.
You can find your new password in attached document.

Thanks,
The Facebook Team”

There was an attachment alright, but it was a zip file. How can a simple password be in a zip file, I initially wondered, but did not really give it that much thought.

Thinking that the file was harmless and curious at the same time about my “new password,” all the while believing that Facebook was the one who really sent me the e-mail, I downloaded the file, not once, but thrice, I think, but I didn't open it.

A few days after, everything slowed down in our PC from connecting to the Internet to opening files to booting up. When my husband did a security check, he found out that our PC was infected with reader_s.exe, a Trojan virus that infects other executable files, which makes it hard to eliminate.

According to virusremovalguru.com, “Reader_s.exe can download additional forms of malware and can create a backdoor for hackers by opening a port. Reader_s.exe establishes a connection with a server outside the user’s computer.”

True enough, it took my husband a few days to finally get rid of the virus. Today is the first day that I was able to use our desktop again after the virus attacked our PC one week ago. You can visit this site for ways to remove the virus.

So tell me, have you been victimized, too?

Credit Remortgage

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:28:00 +0000

Do you have an existing home loan, and are you having a hard time paying for it? You might be interested to know your mortgage refinancing options.

If you want to refinance your existing home loan, but your lender is giving you a hard time, consider applying for a credit remortgage. A credit remortgage is the process of transferring a mortgage from one lending company to another in the hope of having lower payments and a more flexible payment schedule. Only borrowers with good credit history are qualified to apply for this loan.

For those with financial difficulties, an adverse credit remortgage could help. An adverse credit remortgage is when you pay off one mortgage from the proceeds you get from another mortgage. This saves you money in the long run because you are given a fixed rate remortgage or a discounted remortgage rate. This type of loan also allows you to receive extra cash that you can use to improve your home, start your own business, etc.

What about those borrowers with bad credit histories? Will they be able to get an approved mortgage? The answer is yes. They can avail of a bad credit remortgage. This type of loan takes into consideration not just the borrower’s credit rating, but his/her overall financial situation. This gives the borrower another chance to fulfill his/her debt obligation.

Top Entrecard Droppers for October 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Laane on the World
body health information
Mom's Place
share free tutorial
All Stace, All the Time
Mother by Design
Moms Lifestyle
Laane Loves
Greetje greets You
Living well

Your constant drops and visits made me smile. Hope to see you all again this month!

Mommy Moments: Precious Gift

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:06:00 +0000

I was wracking my brain the whole afternoon yesterday thinking of a gift, any gift for that matter, that my son Justin has given me. I can’t come up with anything material because my son is too young to understand the concept of giving mommy a gift. Right now, the only person he knows who should be given gifts is himself. LOL!

But my son loves me, that much I know. I’m the first person he wants to see in the morning when he wakes up. When I’m not beside him when he rouses from sleep, he calls for me to pick him up from bed or runs to me for our morning kiss-and-hug time. At night, he can’t sleep without mommy by his side who will sing to him his current favorite song, “You Are My Sunshine.” And even when I turn into a monster mom at times, he continues to love me without falter. Sometimes, I feel I don’t deserve his love because he doesn’t seem to remember my faults.

God has been kind to me because he gave me a son when I never thought I would conceive, a wonderful little bundle of joy who loves me unconditionally. I’m so blessed to have him in my life. He gives me so much joy (and headaches, too!) that yes, I would consider his love the most precious gift he has given me.

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Are Timeouts Effective for Your Kids?

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:50:00 +0000

When Justin reached the Terrible Twos stage, I found myself always raising my voice and hyperventilating because he was quite a handful then. My son is now 3 years, 3 months and 3 weeks old; he has officially entered the Troublesome Threes stage. He now knows what he wants and always wants to get what he wants. The more that we tell him to stop doing something, the more that he does it, perhaps to show us that he’s a big boy now and that he can do whatever he pleases. In short, he almost always gets on our nerves.

We used to spank him as a form of discipline, but when we learned about timeouts, we started using that tool instead. Parents can use timeouts to help their children regain control when they are angry or frustrated or when their children exhibit an extremely disruptive behavior. Parents can assign a place or a corner in the house where their children can stay for timeouts. In our case, we make Justin stand by our main door for 3 minutes. The 3 minutes here corresponds to his age.

When we put Justin into timeouts, however, we realize that he’s crying all the more, and he won’t stop unless we rescue him and take him away from his timeout place. To make his wailing stop, we put an abrupt end to his timeout. The next thing we knew he doesn’t take timeouts seriously anymore. Nowadays, when he would misbehave and won’t listen to Mommy, I will simply call his Daddy. I think he listens more to his Daddy because he knows his Daddy will never relent, unlike Mommy who easily gives in to his wishes.

How about you? How do you discipline your kids?

Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale across Asia Pacific

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:50:00 +0000

One of the places I’d like to visit is Bali, Indonesia. This island is famous for its sandy beaches, lush tropical forests, breathtaking rice terraces, and sacred caves and temples. Now is the perfect time to travel because air fares across the Asia Pacific region have reached record low. This means we get to see some of the world’s most beautiful cities at reduced rates.

I’ve been badgering my husband for an out-of-the-country trip for the longest time, and he says yes but only if we can find an inexpensive but cozy place to stay. Luckily, I found my lifesaver. I came across Accor Hotels 3-Day Super Sale Asia Pacific where travelers can take advantage of great savings when they book online from October 27 to October 30, 2009 for stays between December 9 and April 10. More than one million room nights will be on sale, and you can get room rates for as low as US$30 per night.

Accor’s various brands, such as Sofitel, Pullman, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure, Ibis, and All Seasons are offering different rates so you have many options to choose from. Bali is included in the country list as well as Thailand, Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, New Zealand, Fiji, Indonesia, Taiwan, and India. Now, my husband doesn’t have a reason why we shouldn’t travel this year.

Nothing to Worry About

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:22:00 +0000

I received a text message yesterday that really brightened my day. It was the secretary of Justin’s pediatrician informing me that Justin’s chest x-ray result is negative. This means his lungs are clear, and he has no primary complex (tuberculosis for kids).

I’ve been getting worried because his cough won’t go away. He was diagnosed with upper respiratory tract infection last week of September and was given an antibiotic together with cough, cold, and anti-fever medicines. He’s still coughing after he’s done with his antibiotic and even after we’ve tried different cough remedies. Nothing seems to work.

Last Saturday, we went to Justin’s pediatrician again, and she confirmed what her reliever told me when we went to the same clinic two weeks ago. Justin’s breath sounds are clear; he has no phlegm and no wheezing. What Justin has is only allergic cough. Just to be sure, she said Justin needed to undergo chest x-ray, which turned out okay. Thank heavens!

Justin is now taking Montelukast. He was also given a different cough medicine that he’ll take for two weeks and new vitamins.

Walmart’s Special Buy: Parent’s Choice Infant Formula

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:05:00 +0000

We all know that breast milk is best for babies. There are cases, however, where mothers could not breastfeed their infants, such as when the mother is sick and takes medications that may be harmful to her newborn. That’s when mothers resort to formula feeding. However, we should be wise in choosing what infant formula to give our babies. It should not only be nutritionally complete, but it should also be budget-friendly.

Did you know that store-brand formulas are as nutritionally equivalent to name-brand formulas? Parents can also save up to 50% when they buy store brand formula. Take Parent’s Choice, for example. This infant formula meets the nutritional guidelines set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Parents can also save up to $600.00 when they buy Parent’s Choice.

This is good news for many mothers out there because the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is now reallocating funds for all currently provided foods, which includes infant formula. This could spell a 20-percent reduction in infant formula subsidies, which means parents will now have to shoulder the cost of infant formula, which had been previously paid for by WIC. This is the reason why WIC encourages breastfeeding now more than ever.

You’ll be glad to know that Parent’s Choice is currently on sale at Walmart. You can buy two cans for just $10.00. Parent’s Choice Milk Infant Formula 15.5 oz and Parent’s Choice Gentle Infant Formula 12.9 oz are now selling for $5.00 each. You need to hurry, though, because this offer is good for a limited time only.

Justin’s First Trick-or-treating

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:29:00 +0000

Last Friday, Justin’s school celebrated Halloween, one week in advance because they’re having their midyear break from October 26 to November 3. Kids are encouraged to come to school in their Halloween costumes. In anticipation of this event, we bought Justin a skeleton costume two weeks ago, which we found out later was a little too big for him. We were in a rush to buy it at Toys R Us because Justin might find new toys in the store that he’ll ask us to buy for him again. LOL!

Because I don’t want my son to feel uncomfortable wearing an oversized costume, I bought him another one, a Zorro outfit this time. Too bad the costume didn’t come with a hat and a sword. He didn’t want to wear Zorro’s mask because it was a bit tight, although I managed to take a picture of him in school wearing it. And because they’ll be trick-or-treating in school, I also bought him a pumpkin basket for all the sweet treats he’ll be receiving.

My Little Zorro

With Teacher Gwen

With Teacher Kara

Wearing Zorro’s mask

Standing proudly with the other superheroes in school

His Halloween loot

Did my little boy enjoy his first trick-or-treating? You be the judge of that.

Charter Is the Answer

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Do you have Charter digital? If you do, then you have On Demand. With On Demand, you can watch over 6,000 movies and shows anytime you want. You also get to see many of your favorite shows, like Heroes, 30 Rock, or The Office the day after they air on TV. What’s great is that you get to enjoy all of these things for free!

My husband is a movie addict. When he sees a film he likes, he wants to have a DVD copy of it as soon as one becomes available. Waiting for these film releases takes forever sometimes, and he gets frustrated when he doesn’t have access to his favorite movies. He’ll surely be glad to hear about On Demand.

My three-year-old son, on the other hand, loves watching Dora and Spongebob. The thing is he wants to see his favorite characters on TV whenever he feels like it. He doesn’t realize that these shows have specific air times. I think we’ll have lesser arguments now with On Demand.

You’ll also be glad to know that there are hundreds of HD shows on On Demand. Television viewing has never been this fun and exciting! You can learn more at charter.net/ondemand. You can also get updates and fun extras on Charter’s Facebook page.

Sister’s Week Tag

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:11:00 +0000

Race of Bravenet Blog and Shy of Simple Happy Life gave me this Sister’s Week Tag. Thanks so much, sisters!

Start copying here:

Be the kind of women that when your feet hit the floor each morning,
The devil says "Oh Crap, She's Up."
Sister, life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe in everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promise it would be worth it.
Today is sister's day.

To the cool women that have touched my life.
this is for you.....LOVE U!!!

Rules:

Tag all your sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts, girlfriends,
Including me if I am like one. If you get tag back seven times, you are loved.
Happy sister's day! LOVE YA SISTA!!!
Girlfriend and sisters WEEK.

To all my sisters and girl friends in the blogosphere, please feel free to grab this very nice tag.

Mommy Moments: Tantrums, Tantrums…

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:57:00 +0000

Kids, like adults, have bad days, moments where they display ill temper, anger, or frustration. When Justin was just a baby, he would have tantrums when the adults around him would not understand what it was he’s crying about. When he started talking (he talks well for his age, by the way), he had lesser tantrums because he could already express what he wanted. Now that he’s three years old, his tantrums are more an expression of frustration, such as when he doesn’t get what he wants because Mommy and Daddy forbids it or when he’s put in timeout, like the photo below. He hates timeouts because he knows he’s being punished for something he did wrong.

We made him stand by the door for 3 minutes after he misbehaved. He looks totally disheveled here.

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Looking for a New Web Hosting Provider?

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:06:00 +0000

“Desperate times call for desperate measures,” so they say. In this time of belt-tightening and penny-pinching, people are always on the lookout for good deals, always finding ways to save their hard-earned money. Some would even try free products or services, such as free webhosting services.

Free hosting may look good on the outside, but it doesn’t come without a catch. Most free hosting sites will allow you limited control of your web site that will prevent you from making major changes that your business needs. Don’t be surprised, too, if free hosting providers will place advertisements on your site because that’s part of the whole package. What’s worst, free hosting doesn’t have support systems to help you when you have problems with your site.

I didn’t know much about these things until I researched about them myself. Knowing what I know now, I think I need a new web hosting provider for my blog. Web Hosting Geeks is a good place to start. This site provides valuable web hosting tips. It even has a list of the best web hosts for 2009, making it easier for you to find the most reliable web hosting provider for your blog or business site.

A Little Boy’s Guide to Eating Spaghetti

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:21:00 +0000

Spaghetti is one of Justin’s favorite foods. It’s no wonder then that he eats it with gusto. I have learned from my little boy that there is a fun and enjoyable way of eating spaghetti. Let these pictures show you how.

Inhale

Dunk

Shove

Burp

Is this how your child eats spaghetti, too?

Musculoskeletal Pain Relief

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:58:00 +0000

I pride myself on having a very high tolerance for pain. I’m not really the type of person who would always resort to medications when I have body pains. The only time I take oral drugs or use topical solutions is when I can’t bear the discomfort any longer.

A few years ago, I went to see a doctor because I was having a tingling feeling in my right pinky finger whenever I’m working with my hands. It turned out I had arthritis. I was advised to stay away from certain foods, to put hot compress on the affected area, and to apply topical gel twice a day until the pain and swelling subside.

I know there are people out there whose tolerance for pain is too low that the only means to alleviate what they’re feeling is to receive medications. It is a known fact, however, that not all drugs are without side effects. Is it possible to relieve musculoskeletal pain without drugs?

The answer to that question is a resounding yes. Egoscue Inc., a pain management clinic, introduces a unique and highly effective program of providing pain relief. Instead of using drugs, surgery, or manipulation, the Egoscue Method involves stretches and egoscuecises (“e-cises”) that strengthen specific muscles in the body. This serves to properly align the body and help prevent musculoskeletal pain. They have clinics in the U.S., Mexico, and Japan.

Do I Look Chinese?

noreply@blogger.com (Tetcha) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:27:00 +0000

Justin’s school celebrated United Nations Day early (October 16) because they’ll be having their midyear break in the last week of October. That means they’re also celebrating Halloween earlier (October 23). The students are supposed to have two costumes for both events. However, because of the recent typhoons that crippled many of our kababayans in the past weeks, the school administrators decided one costume is enough for both occasions.

Luckily for Justin, he has a Chinese suit at home that he can use during their United Nations Day celebration. It was the same Chinese suit that he wore on his second birthday. Of course, I took a picture of him wearing the same costume, and I was amazed at how my son has grown from an innocent-looking two-year-old tot to a naughty-looking (but still cute and adorable) three-year-old boy.

My two-year-old baby

My three-year-old young man
Do you think he looks Chinese?