Where do I start? It was a hectic weekend but it was okay because both my darlings were happy. Sandy played for the first time at Kids @ Work last Saturday, no photos to my utter dismay. She had so much fun even though she wasn't sure what she should do the first time. I had to admit I was alarmed by the fact that she was so hesitant to interact and do anything at all. We probably weren't exposing her enough to other people. She plays at home with yayas all the time. She didn't know how to climb the pool of balls, use the stairs, slide, etc. I guess she was waiting for mommy's, "sandy, no!". Luckily, her curiosity took hold and she was sliding and swimming and climbing the rails in no time. She was so high, lol. She wanted to talk to other kids, ask them what their eating or simply say hi but the other kids were not interested. Other mommies were also asking how old she is because she's already talking in sentences and the fact that she's so tall.
As for the husband, he finally bought his cue stick and a new pair of Gola sneakers. I know he's thrilled because it's been years since he had his own cue stick. He always gets disappointed whenever we're out with Sandy because he can't buy his stuff. He's a perfectionist so he needs about 1-2 hrs just to make sure that what he's buying is the real thing.
As for moi, I bought myself a nice doll blouse/dress for only Php500. Now that, really made my day ;)
Monday, July 09, 2007
Shabby Chic
I was watching a home makeover last night and fell in love instantly with the new furniture. The way they used family antiques and trendy pieces is so eclectic making it look so comfortable and chic at the same time. The decors and furniture reminded me so much of Mandy Moore's living room in her latest movie. So I searched the Internet and came across some Century furniture. Their collections are so beautiful and elegant and most of them are hand-distressed and hand-finished. Just take a look at these babies.
Don't you just love wicker furniture?
Don't you just love wicker furniture?
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Online shopping once more
I don't consider myself a penny pincher (well, maybe I am) but I do hoard coupons whenever I can. What better way to save, right? My brother was able to buy his laptop online using a coupon for less than $200 and just last year, we saved about $165 when we bought our camera lenses using another coupon. I earned some extra cash this month so I'm now on my regular hunt for online bargains.
There's another online coupon store called jj9 that offers money saving coupons for all of the most popular stores on the web. The site is being updated daily with the latest coupons and product deals. It is also very easy to use. If I'm looking for a store or a category, all I have to do is enter my keyword in the big search box and voila!, the available coupons will be displayed for me to sort through. Or I can also just browse through the coupons by Brand from the left menu panel. Being the shopaholic mommy that I am, the first thing that I look for are stuff for babies and toddlers. And what do you know, they do have Babies R Us Coupons for toddler furniture and bathroom decors. I'll probably use those once I made up my mind on how I want to decorate Sandy's bedroom.
There's another online coupon store called jj9 that offers money saving coupons for all of the most popular stores on the web. The site is being updated daily with the latest coupons and product deals. It is also very easy to use. If I'm looking for a store or a category, all I have to do is enter my keyword in the big search box and voila!, the available coupons will be displayed for me to sort through. Or I can also just browse through the coupons by Brand from the left menu panel. Being the shopaholic mommy that I am, the first thing that I look for are stuff for babies and toddlers. And what do you know, they do have Babies R Us Coupons for toddler furniture and bathroom decors. I'll probably use those once I made up my mind on how I want to decorate Sandy's bedroom.
Diamonds are Forever
One of the top executives in my office which is also a friend of mine recently proposed to his girlfriend. He really went all out with the diamond ring just to make the girl say yes. He then booked a package to Bahamas and on the second night while they were having dinner at a 5-star restaurant, he showed her the ring. Just like that, no questions, no profession of undying love. His girlfriend immediately said yes upon seeing it. And what's so sweet is they both cried at the same time!
If you're also planning to get hitched or just simply wants to impress your loved one, check out http://diamondsafe.com. They have a huge selection of high quality diamonds from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and of course, engagement rings.
If you're also planning to get hitched or just simply wants to impress your loved one, check out http://diamondsafe.com. They have a huge selection of high quality diamonds from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and of course, engagement rings.
It's your turn
It was so hard to wake up this morning. Maybe because Sandy has this habit of standing and pulling me up (at 5 to 6AM!) so I can rock her to sleep. I don’t know if she’s acting this way because of the new baby in the house. All she wants is to be carried and nurse whenever she sees her cousin. Which is why I try to avoid being in the same room with her cousin (when she’s nursing) because the little girl will ask for her dede too.
The good news is Sandy has been sleeping through the night for the past four days. Well, except this morning when she woke up at 6AM and saw that her Papa’s bed was empty. She wanted me to carry her and search for her Papa. I tried not to give in but she cried and wailed so hard until I got scared that she might throw up again. Her papa, half-dressed for work then entered the room and explained to her that he has to go to the office. Sandy replied, “How about Sandy?” in a tearful, sad, you’re-leaving-me voice. Hah! The little girl didn’t want to leave her Papa’s side. I smiled, because now I can rest while they argue, LOL.
Good luck man!
The good news is Sandy has been sleeping through the night for the past four days. Well, except this morning when she woke up at 6AM and saw that her Papa’s bed was empty. She wanted me to carry her and search for her Papa. I tried not to give in but she cried and wailed so hard until I got scared that she might throw up again. Her papa, half-dressed for work then entered the room and explained to her that he has to go to the office. Sandy replied, “How about Sandy?” in a tearful, sad, you’re-leaving-me voice. Hah! The little girl didn’t want to leave her Papa’s side. I smiled, because now I can rest while they argue, LOL.
Good luck man!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Me and Math
I've always loved Math. I get a certain high whenever I find a solution to a problem whether it's Algebra, Calculus or Trigonometry. That's why I chose Computer Engineering because the curriculum is loaded with Math subjects. Not everyone enjoys Math, though. My hubby, for one, is not crazy about it. I wonder if Sandy will love Math as much as I do. I believe Math can be fun once you learn to understand it. At SCORE!, there are several math programs designed to improve a child's problem solving skills. The math tutors will guide and help the kids develop the confidence that they need to understand the problem. Whether your kids need to catch up, keep up, or get ahead; SCORE!'s Math programs will definitely give them the advantage.
This post is sponsored by SCORE!
This post is sponsored by SCORE!
Want To Sing?
Here's a typical conversation between Sandy and me.
sandy: Mommy, want to sing Today?
me: sure, (sings) "today, while the blossom…"
sandy: moon river!
me: "moooon riveeeeeer…wider than a"
sandy: today!
me: (sighs) "todaaaaay, while the blossom…"
sandy: moon river mommy please
After a couple of minutes playing this game, she will settle in one song and will start to sing on her own “tudey, why the busom, stil clings tudabayn”. She knows the words, I tell you. It’s really amazing to hear her sing especially when she starts to hum Moon River. She can sing it up to the “rainbows bend” part.
She also loves the “Name that Tune” game wherein I hum the songs and she will guess it at the first or two notes by singing the words. She’s so good at this. The selections are Backyadigan theme, Mr. Sun, Butterfly song, Moon River, Today, Happy Birthday, Rock a bye baby, ABC, Jack & Jill, Twinkle twinkle and more. She’s also very creative. She replaces the words “baby” in the ‘rock a bye baby’ song with Papa, butterfly, mama, chloe, barney or whoever it is that she’s putting to sleep.
Last night, she wanted “Somewhere over the rainbow” so her Papa and I sang it to her until she fell asleep. This afternoon she already knows the words and singing “somewhere ober the rainbo, weyapay”.
What a funny little girl. And she’s only 21 months old!
sandy: Mommy, want to sing Today?
me: sure, (sings) "today, while the blossom…"
sandy: moon river!
me: "moooon riveeeeeer…wider than a"
sandy: today!
me: (sighs) "todaaaaay, while the blossom…"
sandy: moon river mommy please
After a couple of minutes playing this game, she will settle in one song and will start to sing on her own “tudey, why the busom, stil clings tudabayn”. She knows the words, I tell you. It’s really amazing to hear her sing especially when she starts to hum Moon River. She can sing it up to the “rainbows bend” part.
She also loves the “Name that Tune” game wherein I hum the songs and she will guess it at the first or two notes by singing the words. She’s so good at this. The selections are Backyadigan theme, Mr. Sun, Butterfly song, Moon River, Today, Happy Birthday, Rock a bye baby, ABC, Jack & Jill, Twinkle twinkle and more. She’s also very creative. She replaces the words “baby” in the ‘rock a bye baby’ song with Papa, butterfly, mama, chloe, barney or whoever it is that she’s putting to sleep.
Last night, she wanted “Somewhere over the rainbow” so her Papa and I sang it to her until she fell asleep. This afternoon she already knows the words and singing “somewhere ober the rainbo, weyapay”.
What a funny little girl. And she’s only 21 months old!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
For Huge Windows
Check out this vertical window blinds from blindschalet.com. It looks nice for big windows and sliding glass doors. Our future condo has a window that covers the ceiling and floor so this is definitely something that we will purchase. I specifically like this textured vinyl blinds with self-adjusting head rail and textured P.V.C. for the fabric look.
It reminds me so much of classy hotel room decors that I swore to copy once I get a chance to buy my own house. I just hope it’s easy to clean though.
It reminds me so much of classy hotel room decors that I swore to copy once I get a chance to buy my own house. I just hope it’s easy to clean though.
Weekend Rest?
What a very tiring weekend we had.
Saturday: Went to UST for a baby wellness check up with Sandy’s cousin Chloe. It was chaotic, as always. Traffic, lots of people and the weather didn’t help at all. I should’ve listened to Sherwin when he said not to bring Sandy to her pedia anymore because it’s just going to be a check up. Sandy’s pedia didn’t check her, just looked and played with her for a bit. Her cousin Chloe had her 2nd shot though which reminded me of those days when Sandy was a weak and helpless baby. After UST, we dropped her Lola and Tito’s in my mom-in-law’s office so we can go to the mall. Sandy cried so hard because she thought they left her in the car with us (her parents!). I didn’t make a big deal out of her crying because I know she will have to stop eventually. Boy, I was wrong! She threw up instead. She had puke all over her body and all over the car. Sobrang kawawa itsura nya We decided to stop and clean her up in her Lola’s office. When Sandy saw the puke in her body, she said, “Hala, lagot!” in a trying to be brave voice. We didn’t have any spare clothes for her so we borrowed her cousin’s newborn cardigan and shorts. Good thing they’re big! We went to Glorietta with Sandy wearing a hanging cardigan and a very short shorts. We shopped for her clothes and then she fell asleep in my arms. Which is why I’m still aching up to now. My back and arms are so stiff as if I just finished working out for 2 hours.
Sunday
My date with my girlfriends didn’t push through and was re-scheduled next week. I’d probably be too tired to enjoy it anyway. We just spent the day at home watching tv with chips and pancit canton.
I told Sherwin I want to get away from it all, asap. I’m tired and frustrated with life’s drudgery that I have this need to start all over. We had this dream before we got married. That we would put up a house in Batanes and start our family there. No traffic, no crimes, lots of water, nice weather and folks. It was a far away dream back then, now it’s just plain out of the question.
To dream the impossible dream.
Saturday: Went to UST for a baby wellness check up with Sandy’s cousin Chloe. It was chaotic, as always. Traffic, lots of people and the weather didn’t help at all. I should’ve listened to Sherwin when he said not to bring Sandy to her pedia anymore because it’s just going to be a check up. Sandy’s pedia didn’t check her, just looked and played with her for a bit. Her cousin Chloe had her 2nd shot though which reminded me of those days when Sandy was a weak and helpless baby. After UST, we dropped her Lola and Tito’s in my mom-in-law’s office so we can go to the mall. Sandy cried so hard because she thought they left her in the car with us (her parents!). I didn’t make a big deal out of her crying because I know she will have to stop eventually. Boy, I was wrong! She threw up instead. She had puke all over her body and all over the car. Sobrang kawawa itsura nya We decided to stop and clean her up in her Lola’s office. When Sandy saw the puke in her body, she said, “Hala, lagot!” in a trying to be brave voice. We didn’t have any spare clothes for her so we borrowed her cousin’s newborn cardigan and shorts. Good thing they’re big! We went to Glorietta with Sandy wearing a hanging cardigan and a very short shorts. We shopped for her clothes and then she fell asleep in my arms. Which is why I’m still aching up to now. My back and arms are so stiff as if I just finished working out for 2 hours.
Sunday
My date with my girlfriends didn’t push through and was re-scheduled next week. I’d probably be too tired to enjoy it anyway. We just spent the day at home watching tv with chips and pancit canton.
I told Sherwin I want to get away from it all, asap. I’m tired and frustrated with life’s drudgery that I have this need to start all over. We had this dream before we got married. That we would put up a house in Batanes and start our family there. No traffic, no crimes, lots of water, nice weather and folks. It was a far away dream back then, now it’s just plain out of the question.
To dream the impossible dream.
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