our precious gem ...

our alexander never cease to amaze us ... he makes us very proud! his achievements in school is always beyond everyone's expectations - us, as parents and that of the teachers.

today, we have met with his class teacher for his school evaluation and it's really heartwarming to hear how well he has done in school. there are, of course, some areas where he has to work and improve further - but for a boy in his age, we were told that he's special and truly gifted. and we do agree in that particular observation.

it's never a dull moment being around our son. as a parent, i am also challenged on how to deal with his curiosity ... his endless questions ... the way he asks too many hows and whys ... the way he argues his case ... thinking of things all on his own ... the way he interprets things and the way he observes certain situations ... you'd think he's no 6-year old! his loving and charismatic ways of showing how much you mean to him is very touching. not that he's my kid, but i know he's wonderful and he's beautiful inside and out. yes, we are proud parents to our precious gem.

one thing i have learned about parenting our precious gem is to always give him the facts - how ever hard or gory they may be if explained in a very diplomatic way, its true meaning and impact will never escape the mind and understanding of his curious mind. honestly, in more ways than one, he get to teach me a thing or two about myself as i try to get my message across in my own parenting ways. it sure takes two to tango - regardless of one's age!