Hammie at 3 years old is starting to do things independently. Oh, it was at the beginning of his second year that he wanted to learn things on his own but lately it has taken a new level. Like yesterday, it was the first time he went with his grandparents to an activity with the CFC-GK Mis Or Kids for Christ. Though he would be there for the whole morning about 3 hours only but it was something different from his usual tagging along with his grandparents. It was a great exposure for him as there will be many kids gathered in one place and a lot of activities to see.
Before, he would not go to these kinds of long activities if me or his papa will not accompany him. Even with a yaya, he would still insist that I go but this time it was different. He was confident enough to go on his own. So as a mom, I prepared his backpack for his essentials like extra change of clothes, extra milk and a biscuit in case he gets hungry. I also placed a face towel in one of his pockets reminding him to use it to wipe his sweat.
I can see that he was excited to go and he even obligingly carried his pack on his back. He asked if Louie was coming with him but I said that it was just him and he just nodded in agreement. When it was time to go he put on his hat and said his goodbyes to Louie and me without hesitation. His lola let him sat on the front seat while his lolo is driving. He waved to a grumbling Louie who wanted to go along and sent a flying kiss to us.
His papa arrived a while later after some morning activity at his office. I informed him that Hammie is with his grandparents going to a kids activity. We both agreed that it was good for Hammie so he can build his confidence around people other than his parents.
Hammie arrived around 12 noon and his father asked him how he was as I was still preparing lunch. He was saying that he wanted to play tennis. By the sound of his voice, he wanted to play tennis but maybe was not given the chance. He is the kind of kid that wanted to play sports of all kinds. He likes to play basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, tennis even golf.
I did not really know the details of what he did but I guess he enjoyed it. His lolo said that he ate some bihon and drank some juice (he was still holding the plastic bottle when he arrived home). He played soccer with some kids using a plastic bottle as a ball. Well, that was about it. But that day marked the first step to his becoming a more independent boy.
Hammie is starting to expand his community and as a mom it’s a bittersweet feeling. It’s good that my son is ready to explore the world on his own without his parents but also sad that he will not always rely on us for every move he makes. Maybe I am experiencing the pangs of separation anxiety, but whatever they call it I just see that my first baby is now becoming a boy. As he said he is a kuya and not anymore a baby.
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