Category: Gareth

Happy 9th Birthday Gareth

Nine years ago, I experienced the best thing and that is giving birth to Gareth. I still remember every part of it. Most of all, I still remember the feeling of happiness and love! I still remember the first time I held him and whisper how I love him. It was the best moment of my life! It was the first time I feel that I am so lucky to have a son. It was one of the best days of my life.

Having Gareth as my first born is really brought the best in me. I learned so much from that experienced.

Gareth is a special child but he knows very well what melted my heart.

 

There are some challenges but I believe with God guidance and love, I know that I can take it. I believe that someday will grow up as a normal person that will follow his dreams in life.

 

I pray to God and Mama Mary to guide and protect Gareth in every way.


He is really a God’s gift to us and I am so lucky to have him.

I love you so much Gareth and I hope someday you will be able to read this.

 

Kulitan

Xavier is now 1 year and 8 months at sobrang hyper at kulit na talaga nya. Gusto na nyang gayahin lahat ng ginagawa namin. Gusto pa nga nyang magsulat ng magsulat and good thing I bought this Boogie Board and he like it so much. I like this Boogie Board kasi hindi na nya nasusulatan ang skin at ang wall.

 

 

He like it so much at ayaw na nyang ibalik sa akin. I used this for business presentation and noting my To Do List.

Habang wala si hubby sya naman ang pumalit sa upuan and very excited na makialam sa PC.

 

 

Eto naman nakipag agawan ng iPad sa kuya nya.

Nakakatuwa lang kasi si Gareth pinagbibigyan si Xavier. He’s a nice kuya. 🙂

Halloween 2015

Oct. 31, 2015

The Spider Boys!

I always wanted to have them wear the Spider Man costume and finally I made it.  I was so glad when I bought their costumes, specially when I got all their sizes.

 

When Xavier tried it for the first time, I really can’t believe how he grows so fast.  🙂

 


  

For the past 2 years since we lost Ayumi, I never celebrated Halloween because I really just can’t.  I was not in the mood of doing it and of course I was recovering at that time.

But when I saw Xavier that he has interests in wearing a costume then I made up my mind. I realized that I should let him experienced in wearing costumes and enjoy it too like every kids.

So here I am, trying to live a new normal life and I believe that God will bless me and guide me more.

How’s your Halloween?

Gareth’s Turn

July 24, 2015

 

Today is Gareth’s turn to go with us. Just him alone… lahat ng trip nya gagawin namin. ehhehe

First, pinagupitan muna namin sya, kasi medyo mahaba na ang buhok nya.

O diba? ang gwapo na!

 

Papicture din ako sa gwapo. 🙂

 

Then we had a little shopping. I bought him new books which he personally choose at National Bookstore.

Then we went to Starbucks. Actually, he just wanted to stay in Starbucks and order his favorite donut.

 

 

  

We just stayed there for almost 2 hours, we just let him play his iPad which  he seldom used. It is sort of a reward for him because since he is a special child, we don’t want him to use gadgets everyday because we wanted him to learn to interact with the people around him.

I am glad that we controlled him for using gadgets because he is now learning how to have eye to eye contact with us. He is also trying to communicate with us.

Having a special child is not easy, sometimes, I have to check different ways to make him feel better and of course to develop his skills. At first it was really hard but since I am committed to help him, I know that someday Gareth will be able to talk to us and express his feelings. I really can’t wait on that day when he will be able to share his stories.

My babies

It always made me feel good if my kids get along so well.

Gareth is now 8 years old and a special child while Xavier is 1 year and 4 months. They  have different personalities and it is challenging for us. Sometimes Gareth don’t like to be with Xavier because Xavier keeps on biting him. Xavier on the other hand are doing such things because he wants more attention from his kuya.

So when they do something like this, I feel so happy and proud of them because I know that someday they will be bestfriends.


  

 

I can’t wait to witness more of this everyday. 🙂

Gareth’s Costume

Gareth should have a school presentation but since it’s the same time and day with Xavier’s birthday, we decided not to let him go kasi hindi din naman nya kami kasama pero nagpractice pa rin sya at bumili pa rin kami ng costume kasi inisip ko na baka mas maaga mag start ang activity nya. Ayon maaga ko syang pinapunta para sana sa picture taking pero hindi na talaga kaya ng time kaya pinauwi ko na rin para makaattend sya sa party ni Xavier. Good thing nag enjoy naman sya sa birthday party ni Xavier.

 

How I handle it?

It's time for us all to listen, learn and accept #autism. Read more here http://www.milestonesandmiracles.com/its-time-for-autism-acceptance/

Some of my friends asked me how I handle the case of Gareth…

Well, when I first out that he has autism, I was devastated. I cried every night. Gareth is so precious to us. We waited 3 years before we have him. I pray so hard to God to grand us a child. When he was born, I was the most happiest mom. I take care of him. He is my first love.

When I noticed that he’s behavior is not normal, I do my research online. I was shocked when I found that all his behavior was under Autism. When I met his Doctor and broke the news, I never cried, because I knew already. I asked the doctor what to do next and she told me that we need therapy for Gareth. We never wasted time and we made sure that he will get what he needed.

Now that he is 8 years old, he improved a lot. Though we need to work out on his speech but his behavior is now controlled. I worry when he is sick because he don’t talk. He can’t express himself. I make sure to make him feel comfortable always. I make sure that he is happy always. My kids happiness is our top priority. I am glad that he is now developing so well and I pray so hard to God and Mama Mary to protect Gareth always.

When we went to Pagudpud, bigla namin nakaligtaan si Gareth. Nakita nyang bukas ang pinto kaya nakatakas sya, samantalang all the time kaming nakabantay sa kanya.  Gareth loves to swim pa naman. Nong napansin namin na nawawala si Gareth, sobra talaga ang takot ko. Nahanap namin sya sa tabi ng beach. Basa na ang short nya. Nasa beach na sya, naliligo na at mabuti na lang at hindi sya pumunta sa malalim. Simula non sobrang takot na takot na ako. I will definitely enroll Gareth sa swimming lesson para hindi na ako kabahan kung gusto  man nyang magswimming.

That are just few of the challenges of having a kid with autism. I pray so hard to God and to his Angels to take care of Gareth always. I believe that one day makakapagsalita din sya at malalaman din nya kung paano i-handle ang situation nya.

At kahit ano pa man sya, I am thankful to God for giving a child like Gareth. 🙂

 

Gareth’s 8th Birthday

November 14 is Gareth’s Birthday.

I still remember everything.

8 years ago, I gave birth to someone special. We’ve been praying so hard to have our own baby and we were very excited when finally God grant our request.

When I first held him, I felt that I am so blessed. Indeed I am. After 8 years, I am still feel the same. I am so lucky to have a son like him. Some people may not understand it and some questioned how I managed to feel it that way but that is the reality. Gareth may not be a normal child like everyone else but I love him for what he is. God granted our wished to have a child through him and it is my duty to love and care Gareth.

He is my inspiration and I will do everything to provide his needs.

I don’t know if he is aware about his birthday but I let him feel that it was his big day. We sang a happy birthday song and I order a cake with his favorite cartoon character.

We went to Padre Pio Church at Libis.

We lighted candles to thank for all the blessings.

I know that he is happy. 🙂

Groupie after lighting candles.

Wish…

Gareth was also amazed when he saw these doves.

Dibo Cake of Gareth.

Colorful cupcakes

He’s so happy when we started singing a Happy Birthday song. 🙂

Our simple handa. 🙂

Friends came along to celebrate with us. 🙂

Then we had our Videoke until 4am. ahhahaha kaya eto paos ako, feeling ko nagconcert ako. Mabuti na lang mahina lang ang sound system namin kaya nakatulog pa rin ang kapitbahay. We closed our windows and doors para hindi lumabas ang boses namin at hindi na kami gumamit ng malalaking speakers para hindi kami makadisturb ng kapitbahay.

Ayan ang sinasabi ko. Nagconcert kami.

Pati si Gareth kumanta na rin. I am a proud Mom.

It was a great day! I am happy because I know that Gareth is happy. I wish him good health and safety always.

I am thankful to Almighty God, to Mama Mary and Fr. Al for all the blessings and guidance.

All Glory to God.

Kids School Activities

Friday…

We woke up early because we need to attend two school activities.

Hubby firsts drop Gareth to school earlier than usual for there United Nations Celebration.

Gareth’s costume:

 

After taking him to school, we need to go to Irish school for her School Foundation Day. We only slept 3 hours but still we made it and we enjoyed doing this for the kids.

 

 

The event was done around 1pm. We went home right away and have some lunch then headed to our room. We need to catch up our zzzzzz.

It always feels good that we are involved in our  kids school activities. I am as excited as them. 🙂