Recipe for Motherhood

One time, while I was busy doing something in the kitchen and D is watching Hi-5, I heard him said "wag kayo maingay!, tulog na kami" to the kids in the TV, omg!

Then while we are having dinner, D said to his lolo "ayoko sayo! patay kita! lagay kita sa sako!" omg! again... 

While we are watching TV at the sala, he said to his lola "paliguan kita tubig!" and he did pour the water almost to his lola. OH MAY GULAY TALAGA! 

His teachers also mentioned that parang matanda na daw magsalita si D. What can we do? Oldies naman talaga kasama niya sa bahay?!

After these incidents, I am now contemplating, tama ba ang pagpapalaki namin kay D? I enrolled him in a playschool/toddler training camp so he can interact with other kids, but we don't see any progress. Instead he went home one day telling hi lola "Itatapon kita sa apoy!" promise nanlaki ang mata sa akin ni daddy R! And I am now asking myself, am I doing mothering right? If not, what will I do?

After bugling my mind some days, I identified some possible roots of the behavior and some solutions; 

1. PBO and other old movies that his lolo watches. D's mind is like a sponge that absorbs everything he hears so the Fenando Poe and Lito Lapid lines are the culprit! I already told papa about it, and hopefully, sumunod. 

2. No playmates. As much as I want D to have a baby brother or sister for his playmate, I am not yet ready. And neither I will allow him to play with our neighbor's kids, their too old for him and minsan with bad attitudes na din. A playschool? I am now considering gymboree or kindermusik. I just really wish we have one near, because the nearest to us is one 1 1/2 hours travel. 

3. Words that he hear at home. We are no perfect family at home, we also burst with our words. And even our procrastinations like "mamaya na!" ay napipik-up niya. So we are now sanitizing our mouths. 

4. Over exposure to TVs, cartoons and gadgets. And studies shows that exposure to these gadgets shortens the attention span of the kids. Sighs, I so guilty about this. So now, we are implementing a no gadget to D at home, even limiting his TV to 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon. 

5. Being inconsistent in rules. When I am at home, D will eat dinner sitting in the dinning table, when I am not at home, he eats while playing and running. When I am at home he's not allowed with junk foods, when I am not his granies "always" give-in to his requests. And this is the hardest part, hindi tlaga kayang tiisin ng mga lola ang pinakamamahal nilang apo. 

I am really in the experimental mode, iba naman talaga ang mga bata ngaun. But hopefully, I am doing it right. So I get inspired with this picture, 

Right? Right? All we need is love and lots of prayers. And and everything will be okay.

Choco-Late de Batirol - Baguio City

Baguio City, being our one and only to go destination during long weekends has a lot of nice restaurants that matches the cold weather. R has a lot of nice restaurants finds and one of them is the Choco-Late de Batirol in Camp John hay. Who wouldn't love sipping authentic hot chocolate during a cold rainy weather in August? 

So the familia E, after jogging around wright park and playing in the kiddie park in Burnham decided to fill our tummies with the Kapampangan delicacies and chocolates of  Choco-Late de Batirol. 

Our cams died out of battery so I don't have photos of the cozy place. Instead I grabbed this photo in their website. 

The place is surrounded with different plants and flowers that allows the guest have the "close to nature" feel. The interiors are also carefully and uniquely chosen for maximum relaxation ambiance. 

And its accessible via Cab or your can walk/jog going there.

They serve authentic chocolates made from premium cacao's and also sells some so you can make your own at anytime you want. 

Sharing choco-late with my love, R. 

They also serve breakfast. 

 Mine is Longanisa Vigan breakfast set

R got this Daing na Bangus meal

and Boneless Chicken Arroz Caldo for our Baby D. (taste nice!)

When you visit Baguio, try also going to Choco-Late de Batirol also during dinner, they have acoustic bands to entertain you while sipping hot choco-late!

Chocolate de Batirol - Baguio Branch

Igorot Park

Camp John HayBaguio City 2600

R, My Mr. Right!

(Happy 67th mansary babe (R)! this post is for you, my Mr. Right! wink! wink!)

I got this article from the internet in Elite Daily during those lazy days that I cannot put myself into work a.k.a inspiring myself to work in spite of everything.  But I guess this article is God's way of telling me how blessed I am. Not all people found their happily ever after, so having a husband who is showering you with love day-in and day-out is such a big blessing. And I thank God a million times, for letting me meet R. Thank you, really... for having a man that I could be my enemy once in a while, but I could fall in love over and over again. 

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9 Signs You’ve Found The Man You Should Make Your Husband

There’s one thing we’re all chasing after. One force that trumps money, power or reason, and that very closely dictates the kind of people we become. And it’s love.

Falling in love is like coming home. Your worries are quieted and you feel protected in your partner’s arms. The man you give your heart to just feels right.

When you’re deep in love, it’s hard not to picture the rest of your life with that other person. But how do we know for certain that it’s real forever and not just a current fantasy?

Perhaps we’re a little old-fashioned, but we like to believe that marriage — for better or for worse — is sacred for life. Here are the nine signs you’ve found the man you want to spend the rest of your life with:

1. You don’t need to be “on” in front of him

Good days and bad days, he understands who you are and doesn’t expect you to be anyone but yourself. In his eyes, you’re special by just being you. There’s no pretending. Yes, I love that I can be who I am whenever I am with R, and he loves me in whatever mood I am.  

2. Your happiness is his happiness, and vice versa

You know he’s the one because he’s good to you in ways that you’ve never thought possible. He wants what’s best for you, even if it comes at a cost to him. Whenever I am happy, R is happier, and I am more happy in his achievements. I became selfless because of his love. 

3. Even at the end of a really bad day, all you want is to be with him

No matter what kind of crummy mood you’re in, you’d rather be with him than be alone, for you’re better with him than without him. Aside from baby D, all I need is a tight hug from R or even just to hear his comforting voice, nothing else. 

4. The attraction is palpable

Physically, emotionally and mentally, you two are compatible on all those levels. The chemistry between you both is powerful enough to block everything else out. Sometimes it feels like it’s just him that really matters. Surely, there are times that we don't agree on, but at the end of the day, we know how to compromise. But oftentimes, R lets me win! well, thats love babe!

5. You want to share every experience with him

When you envision your future, he has a major role in it (and vice versa). The idea of spending the rest of your life with him doesn’t scare you. Being by his side is where you feel most comfortable. Funny, but I don't buy my things without him ever since we became together. I feel like if there is one people I should look pretty, its him! Each others company is the perfect date for us. 

6. You have the same idea of romance

Sometimes you feel like you’re in a “Twilight” movie with all this inexplicable magic and love buzzing around. Whatever your definition of romance is — intimate dinners, long road trips, cuddling in bed — he shares in it and will go the extra step to make that happen. You would do everything to make your partner happy right? and it becomes your happiness also. 

7. You love more than you fight

It never feels good to fight because you care too much about him to hurt him. The compromise always seems like the best option because you both can be happy. But at the end of the day, you really can’t stay mad at each other for long. What I really love about R is that he can't stay mad at me. And even if he's so mad, he'll still check on me. Showers of love. 

8. He not only listens to you, but he also hears what you’re saying

He can read between the lines and anticipate your needs without you having to communicate them all the time. He’s thoughtful and well-intentioned like that. Sometimes I doubt, but he is. 

9. He accepts you as you are

You’re messier, louder and maybe less funny, but he loves you for it. He makes you feel good about all those things you might dislike about yourself. With R, I don't have to pretend I am happy, even if not. R understands my weaknesses and even loved every inch of it. 

I am a lucky girl. 

Source: 

http://elitedaily.com/dating/9-signs-man-marry/709958/

Playing with the Rain

D: "Rain.. rain.. come again everyday so I can play with you!"

I mentioned before that I wanted D to have a childhood full of memories. Unforgettable ones that will make him laugh and relish old times and one of those ay ang maligo sa ulan! Isn't it fun?! So this holiday long weekend, I let D played in the rain. 

It was daddy R's idea. He told D that he can play in the rain. So one afternoon, while we are watching the rain by the swing... someone ran outside to play!

I was hesitant at first, I even showered D with baby oil in the fear that he might get sick. 

But seeing how much he enjoyed this first experience with the rain, I let him go na,,, 

Yun lang, every time it rains,  we need to guard D because he'll run into the rain!

What Happened Last July 2014

Hello my "stranger blog!" I actually visit you everyday, but I don't have the "positive" energy to radiate with you so I don't log-in anyway. July is a roller coaster ride for me, but I guess amidst everything,  I am  still lucky and blessed because I have D and daddy R for me. I am very optimistic (crossing my fingers) that August will be very good for me, for my family and for my career!

Anyway, let me tell you what happened last July in pictures. 

My little firecracker is so clingy whenever he's sick. I am thankful that I don't have work during those days, so literally we stayed in "lally" our rocking chair all the time. 

Someone misses school because of Glenda. So he insist on playing school at home. And I am his teacher. He's so adorable in telling me "bye teacher!"

 Naught and still so playful. And when he's tired, he can now sleep on his own. Growing-up so fast. 

This racing car is 20 something old already. R brought it home as pamana to his unico hijo. But after 2 weeks, D dismantled it, I asked him why? he said "hanap ko upuan sa loob mommy!" hay.. our adorable #siraniko. 

Despite busy schedule, R and I made sure that we will have our "me" time. We were able to watch a movie, go on a date, hop on restaurants and share a meal again.  

 D made it to timezone again!

While the other kids are busy playing in the indoor playground, someone is relaxing like a boss. 

D's idea of picture. Wacky! 

Boys busy discussing what kind of toys they will buy.  

My boys. 

And my plan to go on a diet is still cancelled, until further notice. Haha. 

Life is so good, so lets enjoy!

My Eye Glasses from Paterno St. in Quiapo

Since college, I was prescribed to wear eye glasses, but the pasaway in me always get away with wearing one. I had different glasses before, even contact lenses only to wear them not longer than 2 weeks. Hindi talaga kasi ako sanay, and I don't really feel the need to wear one, until last July with frequent migraines and itchy-dry eyes. I really need one. 

So the search for a comfortable, stylish and  yet reasonable priced eye glasses begun. A friend and officemate told me about Paterno street in Quiapo and I quote  her "Sa Quiapo, madami dun, makakapili ka and mura pa!". 

I am working in Manila for more than 6 years now, but I still don't know how to go to Quiapo alone. Hindi ko alam bakit haha so I tried to look at possible ways. 

1. If you are from North or Quezon City, you may take UV express, Jeepneys to Quiapo and alight at Chowking just before the Quiapo Church, and thats the Paterno Street na!

2. You can also take LRT line 1, Paterno street is just walking distance from the Carriedo Station. 

3. If you have friends na alam pumunta Quiapo, pasama ka nalang!

And since I have a very supportive husband, sinamahan nalang ako ni daddy R, who surveyed the street before bringing me there. 

As daddy R said, "Masusuya ka sa dami ng salamin dun!" and the Paterno Street didn't disappoint me. The whole street is lined with different shops with thousands of styles you can choose from. Not the tiangge style that my parents and I envisioned. Nakakatuwa magsukat-sukat, just make sure din to tag-along someone para may kasama ka pumili, because if not, hindi ka na makaka-alis dun lol. 

Frames ranges from as low as P450 to P7,000 depending on the style you will choose. Some offered free lenses with the frames, some as separate and may require additional fee for specialized lenses. Eye examination is also free if you will purchase the glasses with them. As for my case, I had my prescription with me, so I gave it to them and waited 30-45 minutes for my eye glasses to be done.  

Wide selection of eye glasses. Nakakasuya talaga! lol

After shop hopping, I settled with this blue frame worth P800 including the lenses. I just added P200 to make the lenses multi-coated for computer exposures.

Super sulit for me. I got compliments with the glasses, and what I love most is that super comfortable to wear, even in my budget!

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