The (Mis)Adventures of Dr. D

My Prince Elsa Series 16 Since I miss the kids, I asked Mom to send me a recent picture. Mom shared with me the sister’s moving up picture with Kuya Elsa. Both children looked bigger and healthier.  Sister was wearing a white toga while Elsa was wearing blue shirt and jeans, looking like a regular 7 year old boy - exccept for that small PINK personal fan that he was holding with his pinky finger flicked up (nakapilantik). 

My Prince Elsa Series 15 Because their family now lives far away, his Mom just texts me at random times to keep in touch. Elsa’s Mom: “Dra,, big na yung 2 magkapatid.  Ang kukulit na nila. Kaka-graduate lang ng bunso papunta na siyang big school.” Me: “That’s great.  Yung tendencies ni Elsa, wala na?” Elsa’s Mom: “Parang wala na, Dra.  Hindi na naglalaro ng Barbie. Ang hilig kumanta at sumayaw. Artistic ata ‘tong bata na to.” Me: “Talaga? Ano favorite kantahin at sayawin?” Elsa’s Mom: “Let’s Kill This Love ng Blackpink, Dra.”

Petite Pedia Plots #153: While doing a check-up, this 2 month old baby would suddenly keep quiet and watch whoever was speaking.  This happened everytime someone spoke.  So I told the Mom with a smile, “Wow, Mom! Chismosa yung anak mo ha!” Dad replied, “Doc, mana mana lang yan.  Ganyan kasi si Mommy.” #maymatutulogoutsidethekulambo

Daughter Duties #57 Several weeks ago, there was a news report about a certain celebrity found guilty for graff.  Mom was trying too recall who it was when I got home. Mom: “Anak, sino nga yung artista na nakasuhan recently? Tisoy siya.  Parang may “Rich” yung name.” Me: “Alden Richards?” Mom: “Hindi.  Mabait yan eh.  Mas matanda.” Me: “Richard Gutierrez?” Mom: “Hindi! Mas matanda pa.  Nag wo work sa government ng matagal.” Me: “Ah! Richard Gordon!” Mom: “Hindi!!! Ano ba? Mali na naman. May asawang artista.” Me: “Richard Gomez!!!” Mom (exasperated): “Hay naku! Bakit hindi mo mahulaan?” #hindiakoangmakulit #alamnasannagmana

Petite Pedia Plots #152 This four year old girl visits me in the clinic.  Just like her previous visits, she comes in wearing  really nice princess dress - this time, it’s Belle of Beauty and the Beast.  Me: “Is Belle your favorite Disney Princess?” Girl: “No, my favorite is Sleeping Beauty” Me: “Why?  Because you like her dress or the color blue?” Girl: “No.  It’s because I like sleeping!”

Petite Pedia Plots #151 My 7 year old patient has always been an achiever - getting gold and silver medals all the time.  So, during the awarding as he was given his ‘nth’ gold medal, Mom noticed that he was crying. Mom: “Anak, bakit ka umiiyak?” Son: “Mommy, kasi gusto ko yung bronze! Marami na kong gold and silver.  Kahit anong gawin ko, di ako nakakatanggapng bronze.”

Petite Pedia Plots #150 A 1 yr and 2 mo old toddler is brought to the clinic by her Mom and Lola. I asked the Mom iif the child follows simple spoken requests from her (ex. Give this to Lola, etc). Mom: “Minsan, Dra.” Lola butts in: “Naku, Dra.  Tamad sumunod sa utos.  Kasing tamad ng Nanay niya.” I really ought to be more careful with my questions.