Sprouting Joy Of Tiny Explorer: Little Yana's Infancy Stage.
Have you ever wondered what kind of life you had as an infant? Those experiences that shaped the beginning of a lifelong journey you do not remember, but they hold a special place for those who witness them.
Belle , a 22 months old adorable baby girl who was born on October 22, 2022, also known as "Yana," and is the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Otilano. She was the princess given above, so they named her a princess name from Disney, which is familiar to most of us: Belle from the movie Beauty and the Beast. Her mom says she is a mama's girl, but the word she first utters is "Papa." Her mother described her as a soft girl because she is attracted to the color pink and loves to wear yellow dresses that match her ribbon headband. At her age, she could walk around their backyard, curious about what surrounded her, especially those moving cars on the road. When we went to their house, she looked at me confused, wondering who we were, and while trying to talk to her, she hid behind her mother's back. So, while we were observing, we noticed how she also followed us, gradually showed interest, and started showing off her toys. When she heard his father's motorcycle, she ran outside and checked if it was him. She excitedly went to her father and showed affection, wanting him to hold her. While observing what's around their house, we saw drawings stuck on the wall and the fridge. That's why we asked who it was, and the mother responded that it was from both of their children. According to her mother, she would try to hold colors because she saw her brother doing it first, and when her brother would practice reading, she would also try to say those words but end up only saying one syllable. During that time, her brother was sick, and one relative asked her what happened to her brother, and she said, "Kit kuya, kit," meaning her brother got sick. She said those words, looking so concerned about her brother. So, while drinking her milk, she looked at us interestingly, so we started interacting with her because she became comfortable with us after hours of staying at their house. Then again, she grabbed most of her toys and brought them to us, saying, "Let's play!" so we started playing with her using her toys. So, while playing, we tried to get a picture of her, and then she saw us and smiled cutely. We tried communicating with her and asked her if she liked playing, and then she smiled and nodded, expressing her happiness.
According to her mom, she's very affectionate towards people she's close with and describes her emotions well; if she's hurt, Yana would tell her mom, "Yay," which means yayay, or she's hurt. Mrs. Otilano takes care of Yana most of the time because her husband is a teacher, the same as her, but she chooses to take care of her because she thinks it's essential to build a relationship with kids while they are young. We asked how she managed tantrums, and she responded that she would let her child express those emotions, and then when it got uncontrollable, she would talk to them one-on-one. When it comes to nurturing Yana, she uses figurative language, and before sleeping, she tells stories about animals with a moral lesson. She thinks that it is essential to balance discipline and nurture for a child's growth, and based on observation, those apply to Yana, seeing what kind of kid she is. Raising a child is not easy; there will be those times that you burst out by yourself, according to Mrs. Otilano. There are those times when the kids get sick, and seeing them cry would hurt her as a mom. It takes a lot of patience when disciplining kids, and what she does to Yana is gentle parenting by acknowledging and validating the child's feelings. That's when she uses figurative language because scolding Yana is impractical, and she would not respond to it and cry. Lastly, we asked how satisfied she was raising her child; she proudly responded that she has no regrets about giving up her career without even thinking twice. She said they can still manage the finances because the kids are still young, but she can't manage leaving her kids every day while teaching other kids. As much as possible, she would love to take her kids to the park with her husband, spend time with them, and not engage in gadgets. While they were kids, Mrs.Otilano wanted to create a memory she and her husband could witness. Ultimately, Mrs. Otilano values the importance of being there with their children, nurturing them with love and care. As the sun sets on another day, Little Yana's smiles shine bright, filled with love and joy from her parents.
