Allow to run free...

Kuya Luigi had his first field trip last Thursday, 29 September 2007.

The first stop was on the Rainforest. There was a mini zoo there and a butterfly farm. Then we went to Jellyace where they gave the students free jellyace.

After that, we went to Goldilocks where they had a chance to decorate their own cake. I was not able to take a picture of the cake kuya decorated because cameras are not allowed inside the plant. Then we went to Go nuts, Donuts where like in Goldilocks, they garnished their own donut.

It was past 1pm when we had our lunch at Starland, Alabang. There are different kinds of rides there which kuya really enjoyed riding. There is also a pool outside but kuya like the rides better than swimming outside. And we left the Starland at 5pm.

I asked him if he enjoyed the field trip and he said Opo.

What I OBSERVED with my son.

Kuya Luigi was quiet and behaved. He just sat beside me and asked for cookies and C2. He was not like the others who are noisy.

He was also not that friendly. He just held my hand while walking. He never left my side. During the picture takings in the Rainforest, I told him, cge kuya, mag play ka dun and he did.

I asked myself, are the actions of kuya normal at his age?

Am I depriving my son from exploring the outside world? Am I being over-protective?

My FAULT?

Then I thought I am guilty.
Maybe because every time we were outside, I always tell him not to leave my side. I always tell him not to go too far.

Because I am afraid of what might happen to him. I am afraid that someone might hurt him.

PARANOID Mom.

Okay.

Maybe I should let go of him. I should let him explore things. I should trust him that he will not do anything stupid.
O well, he is only four years old for God’s sake.
Why the hell am I being tooooo paranoid?

I just do not want my kid to run to me crying because some big bully picked on him, or tried to get his food, or boxed him in the face. Also, I do not want someone coming to me telling me that my son did this and did that.

But I want him to experience what a four year old boy is experiencing, the normal way.

So, try to unleash a little, mom!