It was the first time ever since we moved here that Edil wasn’t home in a weekend. We were supposed to go to Manila but plan didn’t fall through so we decided to just stay home and Edil will try to make an extended leave for next weekend.

I was so lost, I am used to being busy during weekends but last weekend I didn’t know what to do with the kids. We don’t have money and there is no one to drive us to the mall so that is no option.

It was a good thing my parents are nearby. We are having a little pageant for our organization involving kids ages 7-10 years old and they had their pictorials, outing and practices last weekend. Mom told me to take pictures (we get to eat for free too) and the kids had a great time. Martha fit in and Matthew was a hit with the girls.

Saturday

The kids went swimming. Click on the picture below for a more detailed story of what happened that day:

Sunday:
It was practice day for the kids. Matthew was such a hit with the ladies! So I got to babysit them (there were 8 of them), and one of them asked, “Ilan no po anak nyo? Sino po ung lalaki? What is his name? How old is he?” When I answered her questions, the ladies start giggling. Matthew being a nerd that he is, was so masungit and wasnt even game in smiling back at them. He told me, “Ayoko ng ganun Mommy.” He will be escorting them come pageant night.

Syempre, gwapo anak ko eh.

Martha was a trying hard lady. She was with the ladies all afternoon, even dancing with them. The choreographer even noticed she can follow instructions already. She was so behaved! I think Martha will be ready for school next year!

What’s up with me?
I was so bored. Not even the net can entertain me. I plan to unearth my VCDs from my box and watch movies again. And read books.
I caught up with GY on the soompi forums though He is now an entertainment soldier so fans can see him. He had an autograph signing and even hosted a show. He is more tanned now but still hot. He looked good in a suit too.

Gosh, I talked about GY when I talked about me. Hahaha, pathetic. Bored talaga ako.

You can view more pictures, as always at my Flickr.

I’m off the computer for the rest of the day. Have a nice week!

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

I woke up at around 9AM to start preparing. Fortunately, neither the little man nor the Big Daddy was hard to wake up. We were on the road by 11AM and we ordered drive-thru food at McDonald’s because we were so hungry (Matthew ate two cheeseburgers). Thankfully there was no traffic so we were in Manila around 1PM. We stopped by Mall of Asia because I still haven’t bought gifts for the kids’’ babies and mine as well. We went to Toy Kingdom and Matthew started pointing again, I had to to tell him to wait because he will get new books at the party (Good thing I was right). Gosh, it was so stressful to shop under time pressure. Hahaha. I hope the kids liked the gifts. Stopped over Powerbooks to get Joy’s gift then had it wrapped and then we were on the way to Citadell In.

Martha was sleeping when we arrived but woke up immediately so she was not her usual self. Estong and Olin immediately went to play with her puppy that she was screaming and genuinely frightened “doggie” will die – which eventually came true.

They threw the doggie in the air until it ran out of air. It served its purpose in entertaining the kids so may he rest in peace.

Martha tried reviving him to no avail.

She forgot it as soon as there was a pool of balls to play in and one rocking horse.

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*Pictures courtesy of Alpha and Kathy. 

Top to Bottom (L-R): Mai’s Asher, Abie’s Bela’s, My Martha, Litzie’s Dustin, Kathy’s Olin, Dzoi’s Sandy, Thea’s Mikee, Alpha’s Estong, My Matthew

*Peachy’s Joaqui not in picture (Nagpunta sa Rockwell)
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I would need two entries for this activity-filled weekend. So much activity that I honestly am still so tired and believe or not I would love to sleep all night if I can. But like I said, it’s back to work so I might need to sacrifice and be a zombie for the next 48 hours.

October 18 – Saturday – Twitter Mommies’ EB Party

I will reserve stories and little anecdotes on this as soon as I can get more pictures from those who took shots that day. I didn’t bother even taking pictures as everyone had an SLR and there were much better photographers like me (like Abie’s husband Howell and Alpha).

To make it short though: We were on the road by 11AM and got home by 12MN. We spent around 7 hours driving to and fro. Totally worth it though. I’m thankful the husband didn’t complain (I took catnaps in the car).

October 19 – Sunday – BNP Feast Day

I missed the MBAP Party because we had a feast day yesterday. To make it simple: Christmas starts at October for us. We officially start the holiday season on October 23rd. Since it’s a weekday they decided to celebrate on the Sunday before the 23rd.

It was so H.O.T. But it was nice because I got to see my brother and sister again. And we even got treated to Starbucks.

Some pictures at Starbucks Tagaytay:

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Edil got lazy to report for work yesterday so it was still the weekend for us yesterday Felt good – we didn’t go out of the house Sunday and Monday. Just bummed around the house, lots of movies, computer time and food. The kids were so behaved. I was not at all stressed – didnt even shout, truth be told. Well, it was Edil who did all the parenting about discipline. I just cooked, washed dishes, cleaned. A total break from my screaming temperamental side. (Stress reliever talaga).

My insomnia was also cured during the weekend. We slept until 9 or 10AM and yesterday after Matthew left for school, I crawled back under our covers.

But life goes back to normal today when Edil leaves. We will be going to our parents’ place to sleep over (We do this every Tuesdays). It always rains during the afternoons here. It makes me lonely.

Aside from the pictures from the previous post (which were taken at Matthew’s school), here are some more:

• We went to Matthew’s school for the parents’ basketball tournament in time for their Foundation Day.
• Martha was cheering her Daddy all the time, even if he was not playing yet.
• Matthew’s school is a close knit one. The school rector was so smitten with Martha even if she gave her her trademark “RAAAAWR” (Muntik na akong malunod sa hiya.) Buti na lang Sister told me, “Oh my she has a loud voice noh?” (Italian kasi). She was able to trick Martha though, and she was holding hands with her in no time.

• Sunday was slept sleeping. I slept from 2PM to 8PM. I woke up with dinner with the table and the kids in jammies. The house was also clean (not that clean pero mukhang nagligpit) – I could have died. My husband stood up from playing Cabal! Wahahahaha!

Lots of great things happening this week – my dad celebrates his birthday on Friday! Dont forget to enter in my AWK Question for the week. I have a lot of things planned for those who participate!

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• Went to Manila. Long drive. Late lunch at SM Dasmarinas. Stopped at SM San Lazaro to pay bills then went to Valenzuela to crash at Edil’s parents’ place.
• Had a great time chatting and catching up with my sister-in-laws. It has been a long time.
• Matthew and Martha also had a blast playing with their cousins.
• Come Sunday we went to my Lola to have a foodfest (there goes my weight loss goal!) because an aunt and my cousin (with her husband) came from the US.
• Ate kaldereta!! (This is a favorite of mine)
• Had a great time talking with aunts and cousins ~ I wish I can be a cool aunt when I get that old. We talked about Vicki (see story here)
• Went to Trinoma. Kids got some things at Toys R Us (Matthew got books – Tell Me Series and Martha got a toy car)
• Ate egg tart. FINALLY!
• Went home to Cavite at 6PM. Arrived at 8PM
• We were so tired.

There is really no place like home.

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Remember it is all about positivity this week.

I’m doing a couple of projects this week, to prepare I’ve blogged across all blogs today. Let me take you a tour Manic Mondays are a thing of a past, I will list all things that are needed to be done this week (including window shopping for Manolo Blahnik shoes – in my dreams!) , break it up to be done from day to day.

I love that I feel so organized and stress-free (I have a very nice anecdote to share on this one) today.

It must be the nice weekend I had – where there was another foodfest, not to mention my taste of Lord Stows after months. And I owe it to an extremely NICE way to start the morning – Matthew wasnt a pain, didnt throw a tantrum, ate all his breakfast (noodles, hotdog and Milo) and was ready 10minutes BEFORE 6AM. Hallelujah! I wish all mornings were like this. We even got to say I love you when we said goodbye. It is usually “Bilisan mo na!! Sige, ingat!” Hehehe.

Life is good, but it can get extremely better.

I will take a blogging break from my job today (I have a lot of pending jobs to-do), to make sure I have enough energy to last throughout the week. I am joining a creative challenge all throughout the week too!

Attract the positive karma, as someone would say.

Have a great week!

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I had things to do I wrote on my planner that involved Thursday and Friday. Ugh. Hence, I wont be able to blog entries as planned. Im weird like that.

Which actually is good because I can be free and tell you guys this:

1. It’s happening again – pimple popping out in the most unexpected places. This time it’s at the back of my head (in my hair). It hurts and Im scared to brush my hair as it may get popped and then infected – an uncle had an infected pimple na naging pigsa sa ulo. I helped my Dad drain the infected part – ung mga hair follicles naging nanay na – puro infected na. Haaaay, I was 13 and well, I was amazed at all the nana draining out but now, it freaks me out (OK, what a way to share no. Sorry – got carried away). I think Ill take a pimple on the face anytime (Not acne though!).

2. Matthew didnt go to school today because I didnt wake up on time. I was up all night fighting with Martha because she didnt want to sleep and she was crying and shouting like crazy (This is really not my week). She finally slept at 3AM.

3. Martha has cough which is bothering me. She has lost weight because of this. I might start her on antibiotics soon. (Puro na lang sakit, nakakainis!!!!!!!)

4. We have been staying at home for three days now. I think one more week and the kids’ brattiness will be in control. I know we had the time of our lives at my parents’ place but Im looking for control over my kids and our schedule getting ironed out so even if I get depressed and lonely at night, I’ll make tiis. The kids need to know they need to OBEY me. And that their grandparents will not be there to rescue them. (Super apples of the eye kasi).

5. And Im leaving you with these. Because I was really affected with her death and this post.

From her blog:

There is a reason why I’m posting these pictures. Pictures that I’m actually in. Not because I think I’m all that and a trip to Hollywood. No. It’s because I’m actually tired of being worried about how I look and not taking or having very many photos of me with my children. I have very few pictures of me and my babies when they were babies, and I have myself to blame. Precious opportunities to capture on paper, lost because of my silliness. Well no more I say! One day I won’t be here and there will be hardly any pictures of them and their mama. So ladies, hand over the camera and get in those photos! Please. You’ll be happier you did.

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