I’ve already availed of my Maternity Leave starting yesterday and I’ve been trying to give Matt all the attention and care that he needs and wants. It’s not that I haven’t been doing this but I’m just doing more of the usual because I know it would be different when the baby comes out.  Of course, I would want to go for Matt first (for emotional development) but then I understand there will be times when I have to care for the baby first.  And I don’t want to make Matt feel left out or something.

So these days, I’m  giving him “all of me” as part of making him ready of what’s to come.

It’s really like “Matt’s days” these days :-)  so I might not be spending much time online, even just to view some discount shades.

This chess board has been in the garage (where it was left to gather dust) for ages. No one has played this since my brothers started working.

My son found it one day. And dear Matt is so fascinated with it. He might just be like his father who loves to play chess.

I’m gonna check some modern furniture now. But here’s an update in the 100 Acre Woods:

Had to rush Matt to the hospital during the wee hours in the morning last Tuesday. He’s got a terrible asthma attack (after a long time).

Needless to say, it was harrowing for everyone. My father’s BP shot up after driving so early in the morning and then spending few hours in the hospital. My mother’s so stressed, too. Me? Ah don’t ask.

But after 3 days, I’m glad we’re out of the hosp now. Oh good Lord, please take my son’s asthma away.

After reading those diet pill reviews, lemme share this pic of my son.

Matt’s been using the baby haler, though on and off, since he was 2 years old. But it’s only 10 months ago when he started to have his maintenance as advised by the pulmo that we’re using it everyday. Now, 10 months after, he’s learned to use the spray and the Haler on his own.

These days, I mostly let him do it — but with my supervision, of course.

Matt took this photo of one of his favorite toys at the moment, Buzz Lightyear.

This is one of the five Toy Story 3 collectibles from Shell Gasoline Station.

Today being my day off from work, I had the opportunity to bring Matt to school myself. Big tummy, heavy weight (no matter how much I read about these top weight loss products, these are not for me YET..hehe) and all, I together with my mother walked him up the stairs into the room they are temporarily using while their room still smells of fresh paint.

As usual, Matt is so comfortable with the classroom setup and wasn’t nervous in going to school. I can sense he’s too eager to be in school (and be with the kids). I would have liked to stay longer and observe him while in class but parents/guardians are not allowed to stay in the room. (I just hope they have observation time scheduled for parents just like in his previous school). I had the teacher’s feedback when we picked him up though. She said Matt did not finish his work (coloring) because he couldn’t keep still. Lol.

As my delivery date gets closer, I’ve observed that Matt’s demanding more of my attention. And that he like to pretend to be a baby more and more — pretending to be baby chick, baby spider or baby something.

But he’s sweeter than ever too - always telling that he loves me, he missed me, etc…

I wonder then of his real feelings about having a new addition in the family. Does he feel threatened? I know he’s so excited to see the baby and that he always tells me that he’ll teach, take care, protect the baby but… I wonder, like I wonder about this joint pain treatment, I wonder what his reaction will really be when reality sets in about being a kuya. I just pray he’ll take it all in a stride and be real cool with it.