Happy birthday Sis!

I texted her happy birthday. She replied back. She texted thanks.
That's it.
Have a happy birthday Sis! I want to tell you so many things but I guess I don't know where to start. You'll be a mom soon so I guess you'll know how it is to love unconditionally. You'll think of your baby first. Yourself, last.
I love you, as always!!!

Memorial weekend

Together with the L's, we drove to Jacksonville Friday night. H could not come as he had promised to finish the sitting area at the backyard for my supposed to be Mother's day present (super delayed..err. I always complain that I have nowhere to sit everytime I watch M play at the backyard)
After an hour's drive, we had a flat tire so we had to sleep at D's house at Tallahassee. D had a dog named "pogi." M was scared of the little puppy. So cute.
The next morning, we left for Jacksonville and had lunch at Jeepney Stop- a filipino restaurant a.k.a. turo turo style who cooks yummy yummy filipino food. I ordered lechon and daing na bangus.
We then went swimming. It was more of a swimming weekend as our kids would always request that we go swimming. How I envy their pools! It was really designed for kids just like the ones that Shipwreck Island had. It was just 1 foot deep and mushroomlike tunnels are everywhere. Our kids enjoyed the pool as much as we did. And they had lifeguards everywhere. It really felt safe!
Dinner came and we had chicken bbq and steak and inihaw na tilapia at S's house. Sunday morning, we all went to church. Then we had lunch at Cheesecake Factory . I had my favorite Renee's Special - One-Half of a Chicken Salad Sandwich, a Cup of Soup
and a Small Green Salad. I asked S for a spoonful of her white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake as I was really full. Yummy!
Afterwards, we went shopping at St. John's.
It was a great weekend indeed. I am so blessed to have S in my life. She is one of my precious friends. Our friendship started when we were in college. Who would have thought that we will still be friends now that we have kids? She's got three adorable kids (I am the ninang of the oldest M). She is also the ninang of my only son M.
When I came home, my sitting area was right there waiting for me. Yehey, thanks H. You're the best! That sitting area would mean another post...Maybe later.
Have fun!!

Shipwreck Island

Just like last year, we were invited by Tita A at Shipwreck Island . My son had a blast. The rides were all great! The burgers and hotdogs were all yummy! We all had a great time! All the pinoy families were present today. Family outing ang dating. Ang saya talaga!!
We all enjoyed the lazy river, the giant slide and the wave pool! H found it hard to let my son get out of the water. My baby just loves the pool. Siya ang super enjoy.
The heat is on! Have a fun summer!!

The 2nd bday party for the lil boy

Today was our planned birthday party for the little boy! He is now two years old! We have invited a few friends to join us on this special day! The party was set at the Pool Pavillion but with a cold weather this morning, we had to move it here at the house! It turned out to be the best decision as the kids got to play outside and once it got cold, we went inside the house and watched manny pacquiao's boxing game! Champion!
For the food, we had kare kare, lumpiang shanghai, inihaw na liempo, chicken barbecue, fried turkey and spaghetti. The dessert table had leche flan, puto, maja blanca, and biko. All the guests commented that the food was great! Tita E baked the delicious chocolate cake. It looked so yummy I had a hard time slicing it! Sayang kasi ang design. It was really a labor of love from Tita E.
M was geared up as a racing car champ ( Thanks Ninang S for the outfit)to match the cars theme for the party. He had to sign up his autograph as girls lined up. We had the traditional pabitin and pinata. We also guess the number of tires games and egg relay contest. Everyone had fun!
Thank you Lord for 2 great years!!! Here's to more birthdays..(and parties)..!!

2 years old

Two years ago, B was born. How time flies! Now he is two and suddenly I realized he is no longer a baby. huhuhuhuh..
Anyways, Lola cooked pancit and caldereta. ( I prefered fried chicken:))It was yummy. I bought cupcakes because I wanted to teach him how to blow his cake as he will have his birthday party this sunday with a few friends. I am expecting 30 adults and 15 kids. It will be a pool party and I do hope it gets to be a sunny day.
I would like to share this video. I just hope he will do the same thing on Sunday pero sana di na sya sakalin ni lola. biro lang..
Happy birthday my baby!

Playdate

lyrics

Dance with my Father
by : Luther Vandross

Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me and then


Spin me around till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved


If I could get another chance
Another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love to dance with my father again


Ooh, ooh


When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me, yeah, yeah
Then finally make me do just what my mama said


Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he
Would be gone from me


If I could steal one final glance
One final step, one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love to dance with my father
again


Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear her, mama cryin’ for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me


I know I’m prayin’ for much too much
But could You send back the only man she loved
I know You don’t do it usually
But Lord, she’s dyin’ to dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream

lets go fishing

Patience is a virtue!
Watch as hubs and son go fishing! As if they were able to catch a fish, hmmm..better luck next time. We went home empty handed. The waves were really strong so blame it on the weather!

hello

This was the most hectic week I have had so far. With a research paper due, lab exams, lecture exams, and a movie about Wolfgang Amadeus, I just had to juggle everything. Oh, and my son is starting to express himself. Like I gave him his sippy cup with milk. Then he said, " Tu shu." I said, "what?" He repeated it. "Tu shu". Then it dawned on me he was saying " thank you." Last night, it was my brother in law who gave him a chocolate bar as his pasalubong from work. He then said "Tu shu" And my bro said, "Sis did you hear that he said thank you?" Hehehehe..we are all so proud of him. Well, he says, opo, yeah, notebook (he loves blue's clues), wowow (for wowowee), kabog, mum, dad, lola and uh oh when he knows he is in trouble...

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I am so excited to have our spring break. Yippeee!! It did not occur to me that I will have one whole week off from school until my classmate told me. That would mean I get to spend time with my son, clean the house, start with my flower garden, throw all my junk mail, and yup, plan for my son's 2nd birthday party. I have started with it and then I just stopped. This weekend, that is a must do for me.

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My sister and I are in good terms now. (We are not talking. hehehhe) I mean, I know in time, we'll be ok. I love her and that's all that matters.

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Have a great week everyone!!

Yup, shopping time it is!!!
My son loves to shop and here's a proof! Together with his cousins and aunt N and Uncle J, he prefers the red cap. Japorms..

Positive

I prayed to God that she will be just fine when I left her. She asked me to trust her, that she can handle herself, that everything will be alright.
And yet, she made a wrong choice. Or who am I to say it is the right thing or the wrong thing to do?
I am deeply hurt with what she did. Extremely disappointed. Why did she do that?
If she only knows how much I love her, will it change? And that I will accept her no matter what. She is still my baby, my favorite sister in the whole wide world.
This too shall pass...

Bye

Proud mom, thats me. ehem..
Today, my son waved bye. And here I am ready to share it to the world.
It's been a while since I have shared a clip so hope you enjoy watching it.

Am I coming or not?

Our family is driving to Atlanta tonight to see Centennial Park, Lenox Mall, Georgia Aquarium and whatever Atlanta has to offer. I am having second thoughts, seriously, of going. With my coming A&P exam this Thursday, I think of my weekend as my time to study since H & M will be out, my IL's will be out, my nephews will be out. My home entirely to myself. Wow !!! That is a study treat right.
Have I turned myself to a geek or nerd or what? Something is wrong with me I think. Hey, it is Friday and here I am at the library. Geesh..
I better go home and start packing for my boys. And I'll bring my pink turtleneck/thermal wear and pink gloves. And my scarf as the weather says it will be 30's - 40's there.
So who says I'm not coming?
Ok, I think I'm still me.

Love

I just know in my heart H loves and adores me and only me. And it makes me giggle into a glee.
It's funny how being married changes you. The demands of a toddler (what , terrible two's starts early - he is just 21 months old..) going back to school, housework, in laws, all the daily grunts, where to park, should I turn left or right, what's for dinner, the list is endless.
And yet, coming home knowing H supports me and loves me..whew! Sleeping beside him and waking up in his loving arms is one of my many blessings!
Thanks be to God!

My weekend

Where did the weekend go?
I know I should have read my books but alas, it's only now that I got to open them. And Im in the library, minutes before my class. I hope my professor will not call me to discuss the skeletal system. I really have to implement my planned study habits. Tsk!
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I just figured out I deserved a break (though my mind says I dont deserve it). My good friend S & her family arrived from Jacksonville last Friday. I was really tired but she called me up on the phone saying I need to see her after 5 hours of driving. She stayed with our other good friend C since our rooms are all occupied until further notice..;) I went to see her at 11pm and stayed until 1am. Kwentuhan at tsikahan..C's house was on the same street as ours..
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Saturday morning was I's 2nd birthday party. My son had a blast. Food was good and they all love the caldereta (which I cooked). My sil commented it was really good. All our Filipino friends are excited for the next party which will be on April. Ohmygosh, it will be my turn to cook and plan. On the other hand, I'm thinking of a simple party. H insists he'll buy lechon daw. How can I go back to my old shape - 90lbs? Dream on!
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Sunday morning I cooked breakfast for S's family. Then we all went to church. (H came with me, alleluia! It's been a while since we've been together in the church. He started going to another church together with his mom since September) Then, S wanted to eat at a restaurant in the beach -- Uncle Ernie's-- but my ref has lots of leftovers which we want to empty first. So S and I kissed bye bye at the church. I am pretty sure we will see each other again soon.
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This weekend, our family is planning to be in Atlanta. My sil says we should tour her around. So we will visit our bil's house, eat dimsum, and have lots of fun. Oopps, I hear shopping is around the corner at
Lenox Mall. (hehehehhe)

Another exam in lab and it gives me butterflies in my stomach. I hope I'll do good.
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Nowadays, I leave the house on MWF and I always get the look "you dont have school today" from my IL. Still, I do it my way. I really cannot focus on my studies with 3 toddlers and 1 baby (MIL is babysitting a pretty baby with hazel eyes:) So off to library I go. And I end up typing here at my blog.
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Hope you'll all have a fantastic week ahead! :)

I cant believe I've done it. Yipeee...
Well, as you know Im back to school and I just came out of my Anatomy quiz. Results shall be posted in two hours or less. I am praying I did good. Amen.
I find A&P interesting but totally apart from my business degree. It's a good thing H reviews me with my notes. I can see that he also enjoys recalling the body parts, body planes. Hay naku, each day is totally new. I feel like I have enriched kuno my vocabulary. So many terms..
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My house is a chaos. My sister in law have arrived and have been staying with us for a month now. She's got 2 toddlers which drives me nuts. I know my son will go to that stage sooner or later. I just cannot believe that my nephew does not run out of mischievous tricks like writing on my newly painted wall and blaming his brother for that, emptying the entire baby powder onto the floor, etc etc. It makes me scared if and when my son becomes his age. Sagana naman sya sa palo at sermon pero ganun pa rin.
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My mother in law got her green card which makes her eligible to go home. It was indeed a speedy process as it took her only 3 months after we filed the papers last October. She said she'll go home sometime August.
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So there..at least you know I am still alive!!! :)

The Christmas Crying Party

Well, things are pretty busy this month. Our community decided to have our traditional christmas party a week earlier. We all met last Saturday, Dec 16th at 7pm and had our traditional potluck style.
My son Miguel has been crying the whole party. I think he is not used to having so many people around. I am just laughing about it at first. Here's a clip to prove what I am saying.

He refused to play with other kids and prefers to play alone. Then he would tag my hand and would insist I sit beside him while he plays.
Is this just a stage? Now, Im excited that his cousins are coming over because that way he'll get used to having other kids around the house. Takot ba sya sa tao?

Finals

Now I am on my last leg. Who would have thought that I would finish this semester? (Who even thought I would enroll in fall 2006? ;))Even I doubted myself. But now, I have finished my final exams on two subjects, Nutrition & Dev. Psych. I will still have to deal with two more tomorrow. I just cant wait to have this done and over with.
Some good news, my sister in law, together with her kids & hubby are coming this 29th and we will all be spending our New Year's Eve on Disneyworld & Seaworld . It would surely be a memorable vacation. Our savings will be slightly depleted but I am sure memories will be priceless. It will be my son's first trip to Disney and I am so excited. I have shopped for his clothes so as to make sure he will be comfortable, he wont be cold and the like.
Funny thing is, someone offered (a.k.a. xgf)her house for us to stay. We called her to ask for discounted tickets (too bad none). H preferred that we get our own place. That way , we could all do our thing and besides, we are 6 adults and 3 kids. Talk about big family ei.. and her house is about 45 mins drive to Disney. Thanks to hotels.com, I think I have found a perfect place to stay.
Hmmm.. gotta study! Bye for now..

:(

There has not been a day that I havent cried, shed a tear or two. It would just strike me at an unknown time, when Im driving, in the parking lot, in the restroom, in my classroom, in my bed. Anywhere, anytime. It could be at 3am, at 7pm, or 6am. I couldnt describe my feelings. It would be a tear which would then be a sob. It would be a sad thought then an angry thought. I really dont know.
I would call my siblings in the Philippines and I was hoping my dad would pick up the phone. I would look at his text messages and feel melancholic.
I just miss my dad.