Who is Mecro Joan?

It has been a tradition that we talk to our kids, Alyssa and Allen before they doze themselves to sleep at night. We can usually stay up to 2 hours, even 3 talking about what happened for the day, telling stories, singing, etc.

Allen suddenly wants me to talk about Mecro Joan. But I don't who it is or what? I tried to listen closely. Mecro Joan. I heard it right. I know her big sister can understand him better than I do. I know there are instances that I need Alyssa to translate in our 'language' what Allen is signing or speaking. FYI, Allen intended not to pronounce some words properly and the two of them laugh like crazy.

"Michael Jackson!", Alyssa kiddingly explained! Oh my, I didn't know MJ had a nickname like that. Wow! These kids are just crazy about Michael Jackson. They sing and dance together with MJ's Bucharest Concert DVD. These little kids are MJ's big fans forever. They played the DVD atleast 2 times a day putting Jesus Christ Superstar second in the list which have been taking the top list for months.

My Kids can Speak Two Languages

I have read in a book about Child Development a long long time ago that the best age to teach children to speak many languages is the age of 2-3. I have always believed in that since we know children can absorb things like a sponge.

My kids primary language is English. But I do speak to them in Cebuano or Bisaya and Mark speaks to them in Tagalog. So far, Alyssa, 3, my eldest who can now communicate really well speaks in these languages. Allen, 2, has some Cebuano and Tagalog words. Mark and I don't speak another foreign language except English. So, we supplied them with videos that can teach them at least words from other languages like Dora the Explorer that introduces Spanish words. Another program that introduces foreign words is Little Einstein, a programme from Disney.

In Yahoo News, I found this article and I found out there's more on Unraveling how Children Can Become More Bilingual Easily. Read On.

Little Alex's Leche Love

It is well marked, I am an advocate of breastfeeding. I have breastfed my three kids with ease. I've read that some mommies are having trouble to succeed in this beautiful nature. Oh well, the first time is indeed difficult. I was struggling too but I was determined to succeed believing that this is one of the things that Nature does better. And it does better for me maintaining 105lbs weight with three babies. Incredible huh!

How I admire this piece of adventure! A mother-baby bond that nothing can replace. There is just one and only one problem I can think of. I can't be out too long. Baby Alex will starve. He is only 6 months old and he does not drink a formulated milk. We tried introducing the bottle just in case but the response is negative.

He loves my milk very much. Whatever happens, he just waits for my arrival everytime I go out for a grocery shopping. It is sometimes a trouble for I cannot make some other errands. I have to go as fast and be back home soon for I know my Alex is hungry. It is always an emotional event when he sees me approaching him when I arrive. I can see his big tears rolling to his cheeks telling me things that only him and me quite understand. It tears my heart apart seeing him cry but I feel better at the same time assuring him that I'm home.

For me breastfeeding is one of the most wonderful gift I can give everyday to my growing baby. I know sooner it has to end but the bond will last a lifetime.