I've always talked about my little brothers. This time, let me talk about my adorable cousins, all boys, who are about the same age as my brothers.

Rafa on Saving Up:

I received an email from my aunt, Rafa's mother. It said:

Rafa is trying to raise funds.
He says he wants to be able to go to New York and Japan.
He believes a lemonade stand is the answer.

To support him, we are also helping him set up a "yard sale."
That's his term for a garage sale. We are planning to do it in the Island on Sunday.
Can you guys RSVP for attendance? Kawawa naman if nobody comes to buy his lemonade.

I reply:

Dear Auntie, please tell Rafa I'll buy a franchise of his lemonade stand so he can get to New York and Japan sooner.

Nicolas on The Most Beautiful Mommy:

At a birthday party, the children were playing the "Bring Me" game. The host says, "Bring me... the most beautiful mommy!!!"

Nicolas's face lights up in excitement and runs to his mommy who was seated very near the stage. Upon reaching his mom, he grabs her excitedly, his smile so wide. And then, he pauses. His face suddenly falls. He lets go of his mom as if to say, "Never mind!"

Nicolas on Jesus Christ:

Upon seeing the picture of Jim Caviezel (as Jesus Christ in the movie, The Passion of Christ) on the cover of Newsweek, he turns to his dad and says, "Dad, what is this caveman doing here (on the cover)?"

Nicolas on Calling His Unattentive Mommy:

Nicolas: Mom???
His mom doesn't hear him.
Nicolas: (slightly louder): MOM???
His mom still doesn't hear him.
Nicolas: (louder) MOM!!!
His mom is too busy doing something to hear him.
Nicolas: (even louder) Tanya????!!!! (Calling her by her first name, as his father does)
His mom still doesn't pay attention.
Nicolas: (almost shouting) Tanya!!!
Still, isn't working. He tried one last time.
Nicolas: (Shouting) HONEY!!!!!!!!