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Yup, the countdown begins! Ten days to go and my parents and I are leaving for a short vacation to the Philippines

A year ago on this day, I was warmly welcomed to the fold of Christianity.

It was 08 February 2009 when I was solemnly baptized at St. Ildefonsus Parish Curch in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Present were my parents, my relatives and my ninongs and ninangs.

Here in the UAE , we attend Holy Masses at St. Mary’s Church, the only Catholic church in the city of Al Ain.

We dropped by Tita Jhoanna’s flat to see my friends, Kuya Ieuan and Kuya IJ. Their family is leaving for Canada very soon.

And since Kuya Ieuan will not be able to bring all of his toys to Canada, he just left some of them to me. Thanks po! They are a lot!

I wish you and your family all the best in Canada!

Guess where we went today? To the 8th Al Ain Aerobatic Show held at the Al Ain International Airport! Our small city is host to this event which is one of the largest and most prestigious events of its type in the world. Performers included a glittering array of the world’s foremost aerobatics specialists, teams and performers.

I enjoyed the day! There were freebies, face-painting and ice cream-eating. I even had the chance to ride a real jet fighter plane for the first time!

Check out this video from alainaerobaticsshow.com

Today, my parents and I went to Neima Clinic to see the doctor in a well-baby clinic. I needed to complete my vaccines since I am already one-and-a-half years old. My previous vaccines were given in the Philippines at my pediatrician’s clinic.

A thorough physical assessment was done to me initially since it was my first time to attend to this clinic. I was also checked as to whether my skills were up to my age. These are the developmental milestones that I passed:

1. I can open and close my hands by request.
2. I can clap my hands by request.
3. I try to imitate what people around me are doing.
4. I can hold a spoon.
5. I can search for objects which were hidden from me.
6. I can point a part in my body.
7. I can walk and run without help.
8. I can turn pages in a book.

I was given two vaccines today! Whaaaa! I was given MMR shot on one thigh, and Tetra shot on the other thigh. But that’s not all, blood sample was also taken from me so tests can be made. That made it a total of three needle sticks today! Whaaa! That hurts! Good thing Mom and Dad were there to support me.

Whew! It was a tough day for me! Time to play at the play area in the clinic…

How time flies! I have doubled up since the first time I wore this same shirt. Before, I had to be carried and cuddled wherever I have to go. Now, I can walk and run around on my own. Amazing.