an extraordinary path to parenthood
an extraordinary path to parenthood
first taste
Miguel turned 6 month-old last May 4 so its about time that I introduced him to solids. Just like the girls, his first meal was Cerelac. I bought the Rice & Soya flavor (in pouch) for his Stage 1 meal. I mixed the infant cereals with is powdered milk. He was eager to taste it when he saw me mixing his food. And when he finally got the chance to taste it, he loved it. He looked funny at first, not knowing whether he should spit or swallow but when he got the hand of it, he licked the food with his tongue and that was it.
The second day was better than the first. This time, I let him sit on his high chair. He was uncomfortable sitting alone with all the straps around him. He hated it at first but later on, he enjoyed it too (I think). This is the moment when I was already feeding him.
While these are happening, the sisters were also busy tasting the cereals. Achi would ask from time to time if Miguel still likes his food (because she'd finish it for him). Sione on the other hand, has her own spoon and scoops silently while I was busy with his brother.
All in all, the experience was okay. I just need to buy the bigger box next time, especially that its the Banana Flavor that I'll buy. This together with the kerrits will have to be purchased the next time I go out. If only I could just order Cerelac online, then it would be easier for me -- especially now that I do not have a house help again.
little miss
My girls are into Little Miss Philippines lately. This is a contest at Eat Bulaga where little girls showcase their personality, wit and talent. We have been watching it since it started this summer.
Achi has been practicing her intro lines. She loves saying her kasabihan which goes: May kasabihan po tayo, ang batang hindi ngumingiti ay bungi. Siobe, on the other hand, likes the talent portion more especially when the girls dance. She would stand up and swing her body. Trying to imitate whatever she could.
As a mom, I like it very much that my kids are trying to be as 'bibo' as they can be. I try to be supportive because I wanted to boost their self-confidence. This though means that I need to scout for discount music cds to help them with their talent portion.
I wish that even one of them could join a similar contest or any other contest where they could showcase their confidence.
mother's day
Mother's Day. I USED to wish this day wasn't celebrated or commercialized. It is not that I am not appreciative of my mom and mothers in general, but because I hate the feeling that most married women my age are called mothers and I am not one of them. I am jealous, big time.
Now that I have 3 beautiful children, it is my greatest day ever. This is the day when all my efforts, my struggles and my experiences as a mother is appreciated. I have been celebrating it for 4 years now (the first one was when achi was still in my womb), 3 years actively participating in it 
What do moms look forward to receive on this day? Me, personally I love the attention, It is not everyday that I am thanked for being a mom. Then the gifts follow; the cake and the little something. Until now, I still look forward to a bouquet of flowers. I hope they see the deals online. I saw the site with this note: get cheaper flowers with coupons here. It will be a great savings for them But still, whatever comes from the little ones is still the best because it comes from their itsy bitsy hands and hearts.
But still, whatever comes from the little ones is still the best because it comes from their itsy bitsy hands and hearts. I am one proud momma. I love my kids - my achi, my siobe and my migs -- and tatay for giving them to me
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for those who wish that they have little ones coming from them, I join you in prayers that you'll have your greatest blessing soon
I am one proud momma. I
love my kids – my achi, my siobe & my migs J
lovin the boots
This year's summer is the hottest I've ever experienced. The heat is so extreme that it is difficult to go out during the early afternoon. We just compensate it by staying inside the house, all fans turned on and moving less. This is the time when we usually have our afternoon nap.
But despite this weather, I am fascinated with the idea that there are more and more people, especially girls wearing boots. It has become a fashion statement. I think boots is more appropriate during the colder months, but then again, it's just a matter of choice. There are instances too when I would like to let my girls wear boots like the cowgirl boots that I see on tv. It will look good on them. They'd be little fashionistas. They could wear it with their shorts or dress (depends on the boots' style of course).
Anyway, I hope that it gets cooler soon. Besides, after Mother's Day the colder rainy season will already preempt. I just can't wait...
family run
Running is something that tatay loves to do. He run through several fun runs already and hopes that we could join him the soonest time.
The only family fun run that I know is the Milkshake Marathon. All members of the family can join, even pets are tagged along. This is fun because you can see other families enjoying the activity and at the same time bonding together. This is great to catch up with the kids... and since there are also other members of our yahoogroup who join the activity, it serves as an eyeball for us.
Howell, we'll get into running one of these days and be with tatay. Tatay doesn't need any testosterone supplements just to look good for us. We just love him as he is.
toddlers in the house
It is only now that I am accepting the fact that we have 2 toddlers in the house... and my second time to deal with the Terrible Twos. It is indeed challenging -- this makes me to be more prepared for my 3rd sequence of the Terrible Twos.
Anyway, I wanted to let the girls have their own bed. I won't totally let them stay out of the room, just out of the bed. We will still co-sleep with Miguel since he still breastfeeds during the night. We might start with a small bed that they could use for the day. The site Daybeds.com for daybeds is an ideal site for me. They offer different styles that will fit our small room. Transferring them to a new bed will be another challenge. But I am praying that the transition will go smooth. I'll just prep them early.
singing siobe
If I have a performer then it would be my siobe. She can sing and dance whenever she wants to. She is shy at first but once she starts, she won't be stopped. I think her love for music was initiated when she was younger and her yaya would usually put her to sleep by tuning to the FM stations. Because of this, we were thinking if it is best for her to join performance classes. I for one would love to enroll her to guitar or drum lessons and let her beat the Noble & Cooley Drums. It is not usual for a girl to play the drums and sing, right?
I hope she'll stay this way. Performing and loving it at the same time
ek 2012
Our favorite family destination - the Enchanted Kingdom. Every since we lived here in Sta. Rosa, there was never a year that passed that we didn't visit this theme park. This year, we went there to celebrate Stefani's 2nd birthday.
We got there at 2pm. The gates just opened for the day. The dancers welcome the day's guests. Siobe, being our host, entered first and watched the performers intently. She won't even close her eyes. While watching, we was also looking at the park's map, like she's reading the morgan dollar price guide.
Just like the usual routine, we first rode the favorite Carousel. Siobe loved the ride until it moved. She was half-afraid, half-excited. After that, we went to other kiddie rides that we can avail for them. We tried the Dinosaur Egg then the Train. They also played on the kiddie land. Siobe loved the balls. Even if other kids kept on bumping on her. She doesn't want to leave even if she's all sweat already.
Then we went to the Up, Up and Away. She was still afraid with the ride but her achi was with her so she was a little calm While we rode on other rides that achi can have, she and tatay were busy taking their pictures. She had lots of it (I hope to have some printed before I forget about it).
While we rode on other rides that achi can have, she and tatay were busy taking their pictures. She had lots of it (I hope to have some printed before I forget about it). Before going home, we rode the Carousel again. We were home around 8 pm and she was sleeping like a log
stafani's 2nd bday
In a few days, Stefani will celebrate her 2nd birthday. Oh how time flies Since we wanted her to enjoy her day, we thought of giving her an Enchanting birthday. We will go to our favorite place, Enchated Kingdom to ride and play.
Since we wanted her to enjoy her day, we thought of giving her an Enchanting birthday. We will go to our favorite place, Enchated Kingdom to ride and play.
We will cook lunch for some friends and go to the theme park after lunch. The park opens at 2pm so we hope to be there around 1:30 in the afternoon. It has been a year since we last went there so I know that she'll love the rides more than the last time. This time she could ride more than just carousel and train. She could run and run around the park. I just pray that it won't rain hard so that the family can really enjoy the day.
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We are now on the second quarter of the year. After siobe's birthday, we will have less expenses on buying gifts. There will be no anniversary gifts for boyfriend (aka tatay G) for the meantime. He'll just get his next gifts on Father's day or if budget won't permit, on his birthday on July. I hope to save for Miguel's first birthday instead. We are thinking of Blues Clues theme and I have the something special already for his party souvenir :p
music and me
Music and tatay. His music is so loud! Something that me and the kids are not used to. Whenever he is home and he feels like he needs to be revived, he would put the volume up and play several dance-able tunes. I. on the other hand, will give him a few minutes to enjoy 'his' music and then I'd ask if we could lower it a bit.
Tatay keeps on telling us that he wanted to revive their business. They were into mobile sound system when he was younger. He said that he wanted to have his legacy for his kids. This business is one thing that he has in mind. He is into it until now. He is already planning of buying several speakers and other equipment like PCDJ Dex. I don't have any idea regarding on how it is used but I know that he won't spend anything on something that will go to waste.
Among his children, it is siobe who has ears for music (I still don't know with Miguel). Its she who usually bangs her hair whenever she hears a song being played. She is the first to shake her booties Howell, as long as their music is within limits and won't cause my migraine I am fine with it.
Howell, as long as their music is within limits and won't cause my migraine I am fine with it.
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