Sabado De Gloria

It's still Holy Week here, but mourning has just finished because Jesus Christ has ascended into heaven. From the 2 days of no working day throughout the nation except for international companies the normal business resumed like shopping malls. That's why we headed to Mall of Asia for some glorious bonding moment.

happy and in the mood....

a lil' bit shy and out of the mood...

Dwyane has a terrible mood swings...

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Waiting for the Very Long Weekend

Yes, it was always anticipated to have along weekend holiday vacation during Holy Week season. Usually it starts on Holy Wednesday, to give chance to people who will leave for their province and spend their Holy Week with their beloved family and relatives. this is also one of the most busiest days in any beach resort all over the country. Some Filipinos spend their Holy Week to the beautiful beaches that surrounds us but for me and my family we traditionally spend our time together just at home; reflecting on what we've done and do penance.

Early Birds!!!

We already had our swimming outing, early isn't? But its okay. My in-laws and a family friend rented a private pool in Laguna. We are so excited for this. No words can described the joy in our face and the bonding we had.

Here are some pictures, take a look at it...




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BERKS at Sunset Street - Seaside (MOA)

We had a dinner celebration at Seaside in Mall of Asia. We choose this place for a change. Because we always eat at Max's Restaurant whatever is the occasion. Though my mom can't eat seafoods because of her cholesterol still she eat a bit just to sour her taste buds. This is also my first time to eat fresh oyster. I am not picky on seafoods but I'm just afraid to eat fresh oyster. In fairness, it's delicious but I only eat one. That's enough.

My mama & me...

my younger bro, pop & mama...

my titas & cuzins...

I've been there...

Every situation you are into now, I've been there...
Just the same...
I learn to count on myself and not expect help from others...
I know my family is the only one who will fight for me till the end,
Their support gave me the strength...
My baby gave me courage to survive...
Myself gave me strong will to live for my son alone...

Don't expect others...coz they have nothing...that's why they can't help you,
They don't understand because they don't want to...
They can't feel your pain because they have no feelings...
And most of all...
They can't give you strength, power, money, etc..--simply because,
Those things are the ones lacking on them...

There are a lot of lessons I've learned
And I thanked them, for they made me feel that.
Don't listen to promises, for promises are made to be broken.

How could someone give you love if he doesn't felt love?,
How can someone give you understanding if he doesn't understand the meaning?,
How can somebody let you feel your important if they never felt to be important to someone?,
How can they give if theres is nothing to give?,
Tell me how.

My Precious Gift for My Mother

Weeks before I've been thinking what is the best gift I can give her. Since the time I worked I haven't give her anything...so ashame. But I'd rather give her something that will really touch her heart and soul.

While strolling at the mall one time I saw this book with the title "Mother"--it is a inspirational book composes of writings like poems and letters giving thanks to a mother. I know this is the best gift I could give her, not bags nor jewelries because she has too many of these.

We're not that open like other mother-daughter because I was not with her. But I know somehow we're bridging that gap and making the most special moments together when time allows.

My sister-in-law, Dayle send me a message thru Friendster that she had ultrasound for the sex of the baby. She was expecting it will be a baby boy because of some indications that it is a boy. But luckily when the result of the ultrasound held to her, she was so surprise to know that "it's a baby girl". I'm so happy for her and also excited for the baby to come.

Prayer for a Happy Married Life

Dear Lord,

You well know the sacrifices,
problems and hopes which come to all
who embrace married life.
Give us the grace and love for one another
and unite our hearts
in unselfish harmony so that,
mindful of the needs and wishes of each other,
we can live a devoted life
serving you by our faithful care for the family
which you have given us.
Grant us patience that we may help each other,
to serve and love you here on earth.
May we never violate
our pledge of love and fidelity.
May we accomplish your will in all things
so that we may deserve
to enjoy together in heaven
the happiness of eternity with you.
Amen.

3rd Year Anniversary

Yeah, it's our 3rd year wedding anniversary yesterday, Dec. 8. We choose that date simply because it's the feast of Immaculate Mother Mary and it's my lola's birthday too. Of course, I can't deny the fact that "8" also a good number according to Feng Sui.

We just plan a very simple for our anniversary. No lavish trips but just spending some quality time with our little boy. He is the most precious and important in our lives now. So everything is planned according to what we think he likes most and be happy with. We just thought of going to MOA (Mall of Asia) where he can roomed around and play. For us couple, we would just find some other day that we can spend on to ourselves. Anyway, we are expecting more occasions coming up for this month.

Though it's a little bit tiring day, but I know my son really enjoyed. Here are some pictures...

Delicious smile with the delicious Krispy Kream Hat...

Christmas is sad without Santa...

Give a wonderful smile and
Santa will give a wonderful gift...
hope so...hehe

Feel the bubbles este the snow pala...hihihi

Just love the way you smile!!!

Three Celebrations = 1 Party

We are celebrating three special occasion during the month of December. First, my Tita Lita's birthday on Dec. 7, followed by my Lola Ising and finally our anniversary. We just thought of celebrating it outside having dinner at the mall. Less effort in cooking and house cleaning plus air conditioned place and straight shopping. Everybody enjoys the night.

Tatay Pedring's 78th birthday!

Yes, this is his birthday. We just celebrate it over dinner. My lola just bought Pancit Bihon and cake roll from Praline's Bakeshop. Then I bought ice cream Mango Sans Rival flavor from Magnolia as requested by my son. Even though he has still colds and cough I let him enjoy eating ice cream...sorry doctor, I can't resist on my son's happiness, anyway he is still taking medicine.

Moms and their Confessions

While surfing the net, I came across to one blog. One post there was about True Mom Confession. I follow the link and found out that this site let mommies write their own confessions about anything. It might be at work, in her family, friends, dreams and etc. Somewhat I can relate to some confessions. I realized then while reading their own confessions that my life is more easier than them, that my problem is simple compared to them and what I'm experiencing is normal.

This site is very helpful for us moms, who wants to talk about sufferings and sacrifices in life, finding someone who has also in the same kind of situation and realizing they are not alone in this world.

Star City Adventure

My in-laws already planned to go to Star City on Nov. 1, which they usually do. But since my family also had a planned for the same day which going to Tarlac, we just decided to follow after we arrived.

We arrived Manila by 5:30pm. I'm not that tired so it's okay for me to go to Star City, besides I know Dwyane will really enjoy a lot. Even though my husband has no sleep yet, he still woke up and joined us.

When we got to Star City, the first ride that we took was the Grand Carousel. Dwyane likes to ride on horses. He enjoyed a lot while me taking pictures.


These days his favorite toy character is Thomas the Train from Thomas & his Friends. So when he saw this train he thought it was Thomas. He doesn't want to leave anymore.

This picture was taken inside the Peter Pan World.

Got a chance to had picture with Captain Hook.

Before saying goodbye we took our family picture,
Dwight wasn't here because he's the one took this picture...hehehe

Visiting Tarlac...

I woke up around 4:30am to prepare coz we plan to leave by 6am. My son is still asleep so I do things as fast as I can. I already fixed my things last night so what I need to do is just a little more preparations. My lola cooked "binagoonggang baboy" for our pack lunch and hotdogs for breakfast. We have lots of "baon" as if we are heading for a picnic. Around 5:30am my Tita Ann arrived and my cousins too. We put all the things inside the MB100 van which we borrowed from a friend. Then woke up Dwyane to get dress and off we go.

We stopped at Dangwa (the flower market in Dapitan) to buy some fresh flowers. We got 2 flower basket for only P450 (cheap isn't?). We are expecting already a traffic but thank God there was not. We just experienced a little when we are already near the Eternal Gardens cemetery in Tarlac. There was not much people there not like before. The weather is fine when we got there. We set up for our early lunch and prayed the rosary.

As usual, my son just played around. My other relatives from my grandmother side also arrived there. They talked and talked... Then, we also took the chance to visit some more relatives and by late noon we decided to come back to Manila.

I know my lolo is very happy seeing us all together again. We miss him so much!!!

Planning for November 1

December 1, 2001 my grandfather left us for good. Then after 2 year's his older sister followed. They both rest is our province in Tarlac. And this year we are planning to visit them. It's not every year that we are doing this because of conflict schedules left and right. But this year since GMA announced that Nov. 1 & 2 will be holiday followed by Saturday & Sunday weekend, we think it's a great time for us to come and visit our love ones.

I forgot my Tita Ann's birthday...OMG!

I received a call yesterday afternoon from my Tita Ann, asking if my son, Dwyane can come to their place. Then, I ask why...what's the occasion? I really had no idea what is the occasion, then she said it was her birthday. I can feel my face turn into red as I was talking to her over the phone, so ashamed that I didn't remember her birthday. I just pretend I intentionally forgot it.

Well, it happens sometimes, especially when your mind is preoccupied with so many things. I phoned at home telling my yaya to prepare Dwyane, because any minute they will going to fetch by my Tito Eric. Since I'm still in the office and my work will be done by 6pm I'll just go straight to their place in Sampaloc.

When I arrived there around 7:30 pm they almost done eating and my Tito Rodel from Canada is in the web cam talking to my lola. I just sat and eat "inihaw na liempo"...it's so delicious. After, I take an ice cream desert then followed by chocolate moose...so terrific.



My favorite thing to do when I am in my Tita's house is singing in the "videoke". They have a lot of songs to choose from and it is updated. So I start singing while my son is happily roaming around the house. Time flies so fast and I didn't realize that it is almost 9:30. My throat is already aching because of singing endlessly.

We just bid goodbye and go home happy and tired...

I Love Sabado!!!

My morning is totally awesome. I had a great sleep and woke up very energetic. Prepare a breakfast for myself because my son is not eating any during breakfast except for milk. And my husband is not yet here because he is night duty working in a call center, he usually goes home by lunchtime.

So, my son is still sleeping, I started my household chores. First, laundry. It's a huge pile of clothes and don't know if I can finish that all for one day, but I'll try. Next in line was our bedroom. I need to remove unnecessary things and need to reorganized. I wish I can do it fast, because I can't continue those stuff when Dwyane, my son is already awake. He doesn't want me to do anything but just stay beside him while he is watching. I understand he just misses me so much but I hope he can understand soon that I have also things to do. I wish I can cut myself into half so I can do both.

I know this will really be a very tiring day for me, but it's good to be home with my family.