Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Storm is brewing

With the recent earthquake in the East Coast yesterday, storm is fast approaching our way today.  A lucky Jiro is being treated out tonight by his parents Yvan and Ruth to go and see TOTEM, a Cirque du Soleil production.

Moi, has volunteered to sit for two babies.  A 98 year old Mamang & a two year old JV (Jaric Van).  While anyone thinks it is easy enough, try this scenario, where both had gotten hungry at the same time and on cue, @ 6:00pm sharp !!!  I had to rush and prepare/cut the teenie bits of meat and rice plus peel and seed the grapes.  First, I prepared diced melon for JV, but as soon as he saw the grapes, he scooted over to Mamang's side of the table and picked one up into his mouth.  I seem to suspect him thinking "ano kayo, ini-isahan ninyo ako.. mas masarap yung grapes ahhh".  ha ha ha.   With a lot of cajoling and promises of the "last" bite, JV and Mamang finished their supper.

Leading them both to the living room, I instructed JV to "watch" Lola.  With great assurance that both will be OK, I returned to the kitchen to clear up the dishes.  I can hear Mamang trying to comfort the little one by her "pek-pek kel tanu dumak kel" patting at JV's kamote and ham (references of endearment to legs and bum).

All of a sudden "SILENCE" 

Guess what?.... JV slept on his "watch"  !!!
Mamang gets startled !!!
 
from her reverie !!

Year 2011
 

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