The Road to 40 Day 311/365: Growing Silly

While I’ve raised Vino since he was born, I still am not quite sure what kind of person he is.

At times, he is shy and would keep to himself. However, on random moments, you’d see him dancing in front of a mirror – be it in a house or in a public place. In playgrounds, he usually doesn’t initiate conversations, but somehow, he ends up playing with other kids.

I don’t remember being as comfortable as he is in front of a camera when I was younger. He’s always game for poses, whether for sending to Che or just for memories. It’s one of the things I feel like I regret a little bit, because it would have been nice to look back at some childhood photos.

It’s a good thing that Vino enjoys the stuff that Facebook memories show us from time to time. I guess that’s why he’s very game to pose for photos – he appreciates looking back at fun moments.

Sometimes, we worry about him being an only child because both Che and I grew up with siblings. However, I’m happy that he at least got some of my extrovert energy and is always willing to play with whoever approaches him.

Sadly, he inherited his mom’s social battery. He’s willing to play with friends, but at some point, he will just need time in his own corner.

This Monday was not so eventful, but Sunday was a good family day. It helped remind me that he’s growing up quick, but he’s still a kid. He wants to pick his own style of clothes to look “cool” by his standards, but he’d so willingly look silly just because the win was blowing hard.

He’s okay with window shopping (or actual shopping) as long as he’s doing something. Usually, he’ll sit and play on his tablet, but if he doesn’t have it, he finds other ways to amuse himself.

While walking, he would hold hands with a friend or an adult, but he would exclusively hang on to Che’s or my elbow. When he gets a chance to walk with Che, though, he would always try to stick his hand in her armpit. We don’t know why, but it’s just a habit he’s built.

He still snuggles with us when he sleeps, and I’m not entirely sure when I’ll be ready for the day that he’s not anymore.

I’ve always been excited to see him grow up, but no matter how “cool” he becomes, I hope he will always find a space for his sweetness and silliness when he’s older.