A Weekend in Naujan

In some summers during my childhood, we would tag along with our Mom to the province where she grew up and where my grandmother lives until now. I realize just how lucky I was to have even those short vacations and experience provincial life, not to mention sniff the country air. Don't you just love the smell and feel of the cool air of the province? I think we're addicted to it.



Anyway, since February is also my birthday month, one of the "gifts' I asked from my hubby is to agree with me to go to Mindoro on one weekend to visit my Lola and my balikbayan Titas staying there. It was a bit sad that my Mom should be in the states at this time but we pushed thru with the plan anyway. And so off we went last weekend. The total travel time was around 4 to 5 hours like Baguio but was different because we had to transfer from one mode of transportation to another. It was great that my brother became our instant travel companion. I tried to pack lightly but I just can't fit all our stuff in one suitcase. We brought three bags and one medium-sized suitcase, by the way.

My least favorite part of the trip was the afternoon boat ride to Calapan, specifically, the last 15 minutes of the ride. It was my first time to get seriously seasick. Even the little one got sick. I cursed so much in my head and promised that there's no way I'm going to take a late ferry ride ever, again. I was so relieved that as soon as we docked, everything was ok again and the little one was back to his normal self again.

All that sea-sickness was forgotten when we arrived at my Lola's house. My son loved every bit of the place. He loved the food there as we all did. He ate everything I gave him, fish, vegetables, crab, suman, fruits. etc. My Titas who babysit their apos in the states were amazed at how well he eats. Well they were also surprised and asked loads of questions when they found out I'm still nursing I. The next morning, we went to hear mass, and mostly just relaxed in the house. We hit the beach in the afternoon to watch the sunset. There was a nearby resort so we got us some cold beer.















We head home at dawn the next day. Before noon, we were back in the city.

I. @ 31 Months

Today, we were at the mall for a quick lunch and a grocery run after and I had to give in and get you a glass of Lemon Yakult from this stall because when you saw their logo image, you said, "The lemon is squinting her eye". You said this so completely as if you were older that you actually are.

I must add though that I wasn't hallucinating although when we asked you to repeat what you said for your Daddy to hear, you said "No!" but relented afterwards, refusing to say the word "squinting" and insisted it's squishing (followed by your small laugh). Adults can be crazy and I hope that at this very young age, you really are capable of taking things lightly and not succumbing to pressure, and yes, laugh at your parents a little.

You know how kids these days can be little tornadoes in their homes? You are at that stage now. And no matter how much we show and teach you how you should take care of your things, you just woudn't be bothered. Until last week that is. I was glad I was able to take photos of you actually packing away some of your toys.

I love you, bulinggit!