Here he is now, my middle child, Aypee, already 22 years old, fourth year Nursing student.
Aypee takes a break from doing the rounds at Philippine Veterans Hospital during his affiliation in said hospital last October.
He learned how to single bike at three years old. He would be wheeling around the yard, sometimes with his hands widespread on the side and off the handle while saying…”Look, Kuya, no hands.” Two years older Marco would then follow him around, begging: “Teach me how to bike, Aypee, please…”
He learned how to drive at 10, and started hitting the road at 12.
It was a gloomy afternoon. Aypee was home from school, but his sister was yet to be dismissed later. It could rain anytime as the clouds were dark and heavy. I was supposed to pick up Gem from school because my husband was on an out of town trip. But I feared we might be caught in the rain and get wet if we commuted and my daughter’s cold might worsen. There was the car in the garage, but who would drive? Now, this is the area where I am a totally useless person: I can’t drive, I don’t drive and I don’t think I can ever learn to drive.I made a bold and risky decision. “Aypee, come, let’s go fetch your sister.” I know it was a foolish move. He had no student license yet and I had none either. All we had was a Press car pass and a charming smile to show the cop in case we were apprehended. But I was desperate. Thankfully, we were able to manage through. Aypee drove very carefully and we waded our way slowly on the road while I clutched on my rosary praying hard for our safety. Praise God for He must have sent his angels to guide us. And it didn’t rain either, which was another blessing, because it would be doubly risky for my neophyte driver son to be driving on wet road. (Oh, please, don’t handcuff me… I know it was a wrong move. I placed my young son at great risk, and I cringe even now as I recall it.
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More on Aypee on next entry…. Ohhh.. I know he’s loving and enjoying this attention and exposure!
Mar
16
Filed under: Parenting and Relationships
great looking and talented young man, i am sure mayroong pinagmanahan yan.
Bakit nga ba second nature sa mga batang lalaki (most of them anyway) ang driving? Pareho pala tayo — we don’t drive but are driven. am always at the mercy of my drivers. buti na lang dami nila. haha
Wow — you let JP drive in the rain at 12. Grabe. I could imagine how hard you were praying. I bet he wasn’t nervous at all except that he had a jittery woman beside him. Sarap na ngayong i-recall ano?
Wow! Driving at 10. he must be a good driver now!
wow! good drived ha
buti ka pa swerte sa middle child mo
ang parents ko problemado sa middle child nila haha ( my sister ) kakainis nga eh.. i would wrote an entry soon sa blog ko kapag kaya ko ng mag-kwento.. its just so hurting me kasi 
wow! driving at 10? and here’s a 30 year old who’ll start a driving lesson only now? what’s wrong with the world?? hehe
10 years old and driving? Wow, he must’ve been that tall for his foot to reach the clutch and gas pedal, assuming that the cae was manual.
I could only imagine how he looked like inside the car while driving. Could he even see the road while on the steering? He was small by then.
Muy Gwapo ang iyong Aypee! Now, I also want to have a son
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Driving at 10, wow. galing. You must have been pretty desperate making your 12 year old drive. I’m sure you trusted him to be a safe driver.
Guwapo ang anak mo ah! Wow, it does pay to inherit good genes from your parents, hehehe.
I also cringed when I read that story about your son driving at such an early age. Siguro nga emergency, but I hate to think of what could possibly happen when a young, inexperienced driver is at the wheels.
does he complain about duty hours and how tiring it sometimes get??? =) he’s lucky mom is around..while I’m the mom and the student.. he he he..
He looks good!
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I am a middle child. I know the reason why?
**I know the reason why.
That’s was a risky move indeed and just thinking about it later can make anyone start thinking “of what might have been” if something had gone wrong. Nice of you to post it, just to remind your readers that unless you need to (a matter of life and death), such attempt should not be undertaken under any other circumstances.
Good looking son, and sure got it from the mom and brain from dad maybe?
Iskoo, you make me blush… hehehe
Anna, I’m sure he enjoyed every minute of that glory.
Kaya nga, hirap ang hindi marunong mag drive. I’m very poor in directions, madaling mawala, so I have given up…
Sidney – with his eyes closed! Haha!
Jhenny.. are you the eldest?
Zherwin, well, my brother learned to drive when he was in mid 30s. Never too late. And 30 is not old.. !
Snglguy, it was small car.. and he would adjust the seat. Anyway, he learned to drive at 10, but started really driving at 12.
At 10, Dimaks, he was just learning.. Praktis praktis ba sa bahay at sa street namin and on the highway with my hubby. When he was 12, he was as tall as me, so hindi na siya nahirapan and he was already driving, with my hubby on his side, whenever we went to visit my parents – 20 minutes drive from us. But that time I asked him to drive ot fetch his sister was his first time to drive through city traffic.
KK, indeed, ibang iba ang may anak na lalaki. I feel secure at night even when hubby is on out of town trip. I have a handyman at my disposal anytime too.. Hehehe, this sounds like child exploitation ba? Oh, but he’s 22!
Kathy, thanks! (Naku, inamin naman – hehe)
Hay, I never did that mistake again. If ever something happened, I could not forgive myself..
Ysa, everytime he comes home from duty all he says is – “Hay, masyadong toxic!”
Kyels, thanks!
Myepinoy, so you too drove for your mom when you were 12?
Vic… whaaat? brain from dad? I PROTEST! I PROTEST! Maybe driving skills from dad, papayag pa ako..
Yes, that is my point, really, to tell the world I was sorry for what I did.. I shouldn’t have done it. Until now, I am bugged with the ‘What if” question whenever I recall that foolish decision.
yep.. dakilang eldest lol
yep.. dakilang eldest po.. lol
Aypee was surely a special child before, more active than his age and now, for certain he remains a special individual…
Yes I did. I drove my mom crazy and my father too…. ha ha
Myepinoy! Was about to say that too. That I don’t drive but drive ny kids crazy. Haha.
Hello Rhoda. Hope you’re enjoying your Sunday.
Jhenny.. you must be your parents’ trusted one, being the eldest..
Major Tom.. yes, thanks. Every child, I believe, is special..
Myepinoy, ikaw ha.. Hehehe…
Anna… sabi nga nila – “mahirap magpalaki ng nanay.. ” hehehe.
Happy Sunday too!
With a smile like that… times two… hmmm… makakalusot nga kayo hehe.
Richmond, buti na lang di kami na-apprehend.. hehe..
Ang gwapo naman ng anak mo, rhodora.
Pareho tayo. I don’t drive either. I took lessons and spent hundreds of dollars but I’m just a nervous wreck behind the wheel.
Irene! How’s the trip to New York? Natuloy na ba?
Thanks, pa-cute lang yan.. hehe… My kids, except the eldest, are fond of posing before the camera.
Kaya nga – I don’t think I will still learn to drive. Nerbyosa din ako!
Hi Mrs. Palinar
Thanks for visiting my blog this morning
Btw I know kuya ike personally and i’ve always admired his angelic face hehehe 
kidding aside, i guess he should be featured in your blog more often because i noticed that he has a lot of admirers! I made this small online game 2 years ago where he is one of the so-called “virtual housemate” hehehe 
I’m looking forward to more personal entries!
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