Proud Parents

Yesterday was my son’s Recognition and Closing Party. We are proud parents. Read here.

Joshua’s 4th birthday

We aren’t prepared for his birthday. Besides, the little boy doesn’t want to have a party. But I insisted to have a small party in school. Bought loot bags and its contents online. The dad cooked spaghetti and we repacked it and voila, a mini-party for the kids. Afterwards, we bought a cake for him to blow.

 

Lift Up your Hands

Life is not at all that bad my friend, mmm....
If you believe in yourself
If you believe there's someone
Who walks through life with you
You'll never be alone
Just learn to reach out
And open your heart
Lift up your hands to God
And He'll show you the way

And He said,
"Cast your burdens upon me,
Those who are heavily laden
Come to meall of you who are tired
Of carrying heavy loads
For the yoke I will give you is easy
And My burden is light
Come to Me and I will give you rest."

When you feel the world is tumbling down on you
And you have no one that you can hold on to
Just face the rising sun and you'll see hope
And there's no need to run
Lift up your hands to God
And He'll make you feel alright

And He said,
"Cast your burdens upon me,
Those who are heavily laden
Come to meall of you who are tired
Of carrying heavy loads
For the yoke I will give you is easy
And My burden is light
Come to Me and I will give you rest."

January 8, 2004

Exactly 6 years ago, I made the biggest decision in my life to be with you for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer. Life wouldn’t have been the same with out. I would not have experienced a very roller coaster life if not without you. I thank God and will forever be grateful to all the memories we made, the good times we shared, and the love that keeps on growing between us. You’ve been the man I’ve been asking for, a blessing from above – one that I do not take for granted. Thank you for all the things you’ve done for me and for the kids. You have been a wonderful husband, a terrific father, provider and caregiver. You give so freely to all those you know in such a loving way. Your generosity is inspiring! I love you, Daddy ... more than words, more than life. I'm forever grateful for your love and proud to be your wife.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DADDY!

I love you so much!

Joshua is turning 4

Is this for real?

My little boy which I still calls my baby is turning four this March. Where did all the years go? He doesn’t need mommy now – most of the time. He does his own thing without my help. Even if I insist on helping him, he doesn’t allow me to do so. He’s practicing independence. He decides where to sleep. He decides what to eat. Although, we still can fool him to eat veggies.

Artscow photobook

Where art thou? Let me rant about this photobook I’ve been waiting for. This was supposed to be our gift for Matty’s (hubby’s cousin’s firstborn) first birthday last December 17. I submitted the design and paid Artscow last November 24. They emailed me that the book is already in transit December 1. Since they said the shipping takes 8-12 business days (with 3-4 extra business days), I expect to have the book before the birthday party.

The party is done but the book is still not around. I even emailed them asking for tracking number but the heck, they do not have one. Gawd! This already made me pissed off. I even plan to get another one as Claire’s guestbook on her first birthday but I don’t want to get into trouble again.

Until now, it has been a month already after they shipped the book, the book is still nowhere to be found. I don’t know what to feel. Should I still hope to see this book? Oh well…

SRS Team

Meet my SM buddies. The original SRS team of SMPHI. Butch’s angels. Taken during Jhong’s pool party at Valle Verde 5.

God’s reminder

Me and my babies

Joshua’s Christmas Party

The little boy had his first taste of Christmas party in school. All three levels were merged into one and had it held at Jollibee Lianas Alabang. Joshua had all fun and even join the games. There were no exchange gifts but instead, the parents bought gifts for their own kid. He has giddy happy when he was called for his gift (a robot). After the party, off we went to Shopwise Santana Groove to have dinner at bought milk for him and diapers for Claire.

Dinner with my college friends

Dou (with her husband Allan) were here in the country and called for a get together just last Monday. I received a text from Cathy at 3pm that we’ll have to meet in Megamall for dinner at 7pm. Went to Muchos for a night of fun and KTV.

Until next time guys! I hope that time Erika could come.

Joshua updates

* He loves going to school now. Every single day  (even weekends) he would get up early and say he'll go to school. His teacher always asks the husband if the boy is really three years old only. He behaves well daw kasi. Only in school though.

* He is one of the few kids I knew who doesn't love hotdogs. He prefers chicken (loves to eat soft bones) and fish (eats even the eye part of it).

* He loves to talk to my tummy and his baby sister needs to talk back to him. He once said “gusto ko din dyan sa loob.”

* He has fascination with big things. He wanted a big house, big television, etc, etc. So when the husband and I needs to go to work, he’d ask us when we got home if we have money na to buy a big house, blah blah blah.

* He seemed to understood what death means. He doesn't want us to die as he would bluntly say "wala na siyang mommy or daddy."

* He still needs to be lulled to sleep, even for just a few minutes. This started when we introduced his little sister (inside my tummy).

* And lately, I guess with the near arrival of his baby sister, he would want me to cuddle him to sleep. He can't sleep on his own now.

In his PE uniform

Let me just share with you my son wearing his PE uniform. Pardon the picture, this is the only decent picture he has wearing it.

Yesterday

Our small family went to Alabang to celebrate Nanay’s 80th birthday and the blessing of the husband’s family business.

Sneek peak  of what happened yesterday:

    

First star(s)

Joshua finally wore his school uniform last Monday and he went home giddy happy as his teacher gave him not just a 1 star but 3 stars.

He really enjoys school now. I just hope this will not end soon though.

 

What Makes a Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it ... Dad.

 

   

Three men

I won’t be able to go online tomorrow so I’ll be posting this a little early.

Meet the three men who had played important roles in my life.

1. Papa Boy – hubby’s father 
2. Papa Alex – my loving father who is in Qatiff right now 
3. Daddy – of course, the world’s #1 dad in our lives, my husband

Happy Father’s Day!

Joshua, me and the little princess love you all!

Tokyo Cafe experience

Ok, I’ve seen this resto way back when I was still connected with SM. I never had the chance nor the courage to try this out. Talk about being on the safe side when it comes to food, as always.

However, since I’ve heard a lot of good feedbacks about it, I told the husband that I’ll be treating him to dinner last Thursday, his birthday. So after work, the husband and the little boy fetch me and off we go straight to MOA.

Here’s what we had:

       

Afterwards, the little boy and the birthday boy had a blast playing in Timezone and riding the carousel.

Blame it all

to the husband.

Last Friday, the giddy husband advised me that he was able to get Joshua’s uniform. But lo and behold, the size of the uniform was way too big for the little boy.

The picture doesn’t show that much how big the uniform is. Today, the husband will go back to school and will ask the teacher if he can switch it to a smaller size. Hopefully, the teacher will agree or else we’ll need to scout for someone who can alter the uniform asap.

Joshua’s school things are almost complete. The only thing we lack are the books which will be given to us on the first day of school (15th of June), his sandos and briefs. His notebooks are color-coded. The bag and the hankies are all his choice.

   

Side note: Would you believe we were able to buy his school shoes from Chicco for only P200? Cheap isn’t it? The bag is worth P200 too. Thanks to the 3-weekend sale of Festival Mall last May!

Anyways, off now I go to seek for Real Property Management which reminds me today is the rally in Paseo de Roxas. Need to go off to work 4pm sharp. Ciao!

Shell Ferrari model car with real engine sound

Before sharing with you an anecdote from my son about this car, I’ll first share his shots from our ever reliable P&S cam.

          

The story behind the car (Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano):

Last Friday night, while I prepare Joshua for bed, I told him that we are going to Manaoag tomorrow morning with Papa Boy (husband’s father) so he needs to sleep early. I also told him that we’ll be buying the car he wants. Instantly, he blurted out:

“Hindi car bili Papa Boy, PSP. Daddy bili car kasi kaya nya bili yun. PSP kay Papa Boy.”

I lost words when I heard that, but I can’t help but laugh. The husband was on our bed and definitely heard that but I commented:

“Dy, narinig mo yun? Ang baba ng tingin ng anak mo sa’yo.”

We were laughing out hard after that. I wonder where did he get such idea. Hmm…