Mommy Ning

Happy Easter every one! We planned to go to Legazpi VIllage for the  Legazpi Sunday Market  but since we were both lazy to get up we went around past 10 in the morning. Maybe because it was Easter Sunday, they don't have community market (fail). But we will be back this weekend to grab some exquisite cuisines and fresh produce they sell there.   Yesterday, LJ was brawling about his desire to swim with his indoor pool but since it was already late I promised him today instead. Prepared a mini easter egg hunt for LJ and when they woke up this morning I asked LJ to look for chocolate eggs hidden in the living room. But he has an immediate answer of "gone" before he even try to look for things. Naku.  I hid a few chocolate eggs under some stuffed toys and when I gave him a clue to look under their puppy stuffed toy, he was terrified! Fail!  When he found 3 sets of chocolate eggs I asked him to give it to me so I can open it and enjoy the chocolates but at ...

To the people I have wronged, I humbly ask for forgiveness. To those who have caused me so much pain it may take time to heal a tainted heart but I will slowly unburden myself from too much agony. source source

Since we moved to this new place there was a drastic improvement with my son. Aside from the broadening vocabulary and speech I can now control his tantrums. Hooray! He still have this attitude of trying to assert what he wants alongside the tantrums and more crying spells aka playing actor role but the rest is already manageable. I heard A crying and LJ knocking the door. LJ: Open dool (door) mama! Open! Finally opened the door and carried A and asked LJ to wear his slippers. Me: Baby wear your slippers we're going downstairs. LJ: Oh no! Gone piper (slipper). He hasn't looked yet but already got an immediate answer . Piper (slipper) are you (where are you)? Found it mama! Me: That's good. Wear it now then we're going down. LJ: Kei (Okay). Oh wrong mama? Asking me if he wore it the right way.   Me: Wrong baby.  LJ: Wait! Switched the slippers finally got it right . Right mama? Me: Yes baby. Very good! Went downstairs and while having the usual snacks LJ gave A a piece o...

27 is over. At this very hour I am writing my blog post (while watching tv series marathon of gossip girl) of what transpired from my not-so-extraordinary day. Today marks two things in my life--my birthday and my first official year in blogspot. As much I want to have something special on this very day it turns out to be a mundane of roles (nanny and domestic). My morning started with a crying little girl who wants to be cuddled all morning and a little boy who made a lot of clutter in the living room. Panned to make a small trip to the church to say a silent thanksgiving prayer I couldn't make it possible because J was too busy in the office and went home late. What supposed to be a bonding time for us went to last minute grocery shopping because of the coming holy week. Nevertheless, what made me smile this day is that I had my kids around--who made this house filled with joy, giving me a purpose to move forward and awful eyebags and probably to fill this blog with lots of stori...

I stumbled upon this video months ago and it's only yesterday that I was able to watch it. I love how the father delivered his message to his future son-in-law. You can feel the sincerity from it. Here's to my wishful thinking that I hope all fathers are like him including mine.  If only I had a father like him, oh I will be forever grateful.

The past days/weeks hasn't been looking up. Side by side frustrations, exhaustion and delay of some things that needs to be done. I am not a big fan of  mañana habit  and I hate delaying things especially if the major cause is a crappy one. I don't wanna spread the virus of frustration here but I just want to share my reflections. I remember my mom used to tell me, "If things aren't looking up the way you expected it to be, it may have a big reason behind. You just have to open up your mind and heart for it." Then again, it dawned on me that maybe He has brighter plans other than me feeling frustrated.  Aside from the exhaustion that unfolds frustrations, I have to consider that I am a MOM and I have my tots that depends mainly on my mood. If I get cranky all the time, they would also absorb the negative effects of my being. Pretty bad I know. I may be a SAHM yet it wouldn't serve it's purpose if I continue to sulk into frustrations and be pre occupied wit...

I am a self confessed foot fetish. I admire nice manicured nails and rosy feet which fits perfectly nice fitting sandals. (Don't judge :p) In order to achieve a decent looking feet, we have to pamper it more often. When I was still single I would pay regular visit to either Let's Face it or Dashing Diva every two weeks. I would love to sit in a cozy chair and served with iced tea and somebody is doing the pedicure and foot spa for me. Something that I miss about and one of my sacrifices as a SAHM. But do you know you can still enjoy it at the comfort of your home? You can do it by using simple ingredients from your kitchen and cupboard. Here are the things you will need: basin warm water calamansi salt pumice bath salt lotion Procedure: Boil water enough to cover your feet. Squeeze at least three calamansi juice and two teaspoon of salt to the water. (Calamansi juice refreshes your tired feet, soothes your skin and removes unnecessary odor. Salt is a natural remedy for fu...

Two years ago when my son was born, he was suspected of having an asthma. Having asthma at a small age is very dreadful for a mom like me especially if he might have attacks on wee hours in the morning. So we decided to get our own nebulizer. We were looking around for nebulizers but left J to decide what brand to get and he got Omron. Below are some advantages of owning a nebulizer. Prevention of Nosocomial Infection. Your nebulizer is for your personal use so you don't have to worry of getting infection acquired from the hospital or cross contamination of infection from other patients.  Saves a lot of money. Nebulization costs p150 in provinces and roughly p300 here in metro and depending on the type of medicine the doctor prescribes also.  Convenience. You can nebulize your child at your own time depending on the sleeping pattern and you won't have to worry on getting his nebulization finished even when your child is cranky because a patient is waiting for their turn. You d...

Every parent wants the best for their child especially if they are first time parents. We want to buy the best for them no matter how expensive it is. But don't you think it is much better to save a penny for their future and invest only in the MOST important things they would need? I was once a victim of expensive unnecessary things for my first born and I did regret them after when it will sit on a cabinet and be of no use anymore. Indeed there is always a first time for everything. I want to share to the first time parents few tips on saving. 1. Identify things needed for your newborn. Below are the list of must haves for newborn. Some of these can be gifted or these can be preowned. side tie clothes - at least 6 pieces mittens and booties - at least 6 pairs cloth diaper - two dozen diaper cover/diaper pants - at least 6 pieces receiving blanket - at least 2 bonnet - at least 2 burp cloth - at least 6 pieces bib - at least 6 pieces diaper clip When I had my fi...

I am so glad the week is over. I'll say goodbye to the exhaustion and stress it brought us and hoping for a positive week ahead.  Last Saturday when my son woke up from his aftie nap, he suddenly had the urge to go out. He was rummaging his drawer and looking for a shirt to wear and running outside and asks me to look for his shoes. I told him that it was already late and that we can't go out anymore. Anyhow when he calmed down, I promised him we'll take a walk the next day instead. So we went to The Fort Sunday afternoon and took the kids for a walk. Then I got hungry and grabbed something to eat at Jbee. My little girl enjoying her fries.    The first time I let him hold an ice cream cone and freaks him out every time there is  a drop of ice cream on his hand Me and my little girl  OOTD (baby gap sleeveless peplum, Gingersnaps eyelet light blue shorts and payless cowboy boots) See my hair? That's the effect of my mini DIY ombre hair color with the Keratin...

March is by far my favorite month of the year for few reasons. One is, fire prevention month (?), my blogversarry, start of summer vacation and oh before I forgot my birthday month. Yes, that is the ultimate. Few days from now there will be a plus one again to my age and every time that day comes, it makes me reminisce my life of how far I have become as a person. I cannot measure the gravity of it but by becoming a mom is the most important thing ever happend to me and Him entrusting me three lives to take care of that I am always thankful and grateful for.  Few years back, as part of my quarter life crisis (am I the only one in this?) I was rattled of how will my future become. If you were reading my previous posts, I was a plain carefree private nurse working without even thinking of my tomorrow. When I finally met my sugar and gave me wonderful kids, I have come to accept my responsibility as a person and reason of my being. MY FAMILY. And it should come number one in...

This afternoon I made a fruit shake for our merienda  so it will be ready when the kids wakes up. The usual fruit shake I make consists of 2 fruits but this time I added two more plus yakult (probiotic drink) to make it more nutritious.  Here's the finished fruit shake. A combination of apples, mangoes, bananas and papaya.  Meanwhile, my kids having merienda and eating cookies they had a funny conversation or should I say monologue from LJ since A just utter indiscernible sounds at the moment.  LJ : Aj's want cooties (cookies)? Here. Handed out A a piece of cookie. A was wiggling her hands of excitement. When A finished the whole cookie, LJ hurriedly grabbed the container and handed out A another one. LJ : Moy (more)  cooties (cookies) Aj's? A dropped the cookie on the side of her chair . Oh no. Where? Oh here, dot (got) it. Then asked me if he can still give the cookie to her sister .  Mama, dity (dirty)? I am happy that seeing my kids understand care for ...

Picture this : A cranky mom who lacks sleep and rowdy kids inside the room.  Mom continuously asks her two year old son to keep her toys before sleeping time but complains every time either heavy or tired. When kids are then asleep that's when I start to clean up their mess. This is our mundane activity everyday. Eversince I became a mom, I wanted to be hands-on with my kids. I have come to accept the fact that I will be no longer hiring someone to clean up the house because aside from it always a fail, I couldn't accept the idea that I am paying somebody to give me a headache for not doing the job well. If there is one thing about technology I am thankful for, is making house moms happy for making the chores easy. To the continuos innovations, for making these devices easy to use and peopleware friendly. Thus alloting more time to bond with the kids. But sadly technologies aren't the same. We sometimes can go wrong with the choice...