Archives for 2011
Like many Pinoy urban moms, I have my yaya’s wear a uniform. It was a policy that I’ve grown up with from the time I was born. My mom also had our househelp wear uniforms for the simple reason that it looked neat and it saved them from wearing out their own clothes. This translated [...]
In the midst of reviewing for the final exams, I realized one thing….my temper was totally out of whack. I don’t know if its my hormones or if what my family has been saying is true. I’m temperamental. So much so that sometimes I feel like slamming my foot on some door kick plates…if only [...]
The 2nd trimester is officially over. I’m now sitting in a coffee shop, savoring a hot cup of coffee and relishing every bite of my Italian cheesecake (as well as the slice of Japanese cheesecake my daughter ordered). My shoulders are now softening up a bit. It was a hectice 2 week review. Last week [...]
The heat has been unbearable lately. And just when I thought that I could smell Christmas in the air. I wouldn’t be surprised to smell coconuts and sunblock instead. However, this doesn’t mean that I don’t “feel” Christmas in my bones. Here in our house, Christmas officially begins when Halloween ends. That’s the start of [...]
Its been 2 weeks since Halloween but the house is still feeling the buzz of the holiday. Blame it on the props that are still visible. Nope, not outside. Part of the kids’ costumes now adorn some of our home decor. Our stone Buddha is now in a wig and our Buddha head is wearing [...]
For the last few months, Gaby has been enjoying her voice classes immensely. This isn’t the first time she has taken music classes. Her first music class was in the summer of 2009 and this is when she discovered her innate love for music and singing. This really wasn’t a big surprise because even as [...]
I’m really hating the weather lately. It has been raining…and raining….and raining. And guess what…it’ll rain some more according to the weather bureau. Because of this, its been a pretty lean year with regards to road trips for us. Other than my quick day trips, we haven’t been out of town this year. Too risky. [...]
Once upon a time, there was an art called letter writing and sending mail via the mail man or air mail. This involved a sheet of paper, a pen, an envelope and some stamps. Gone are those days. Today, mail is sent via email and messages are sent via text messaging. And Facebook makes connecting [...]
Shhhhhh…but there’s going to be a wedding shower in the family soon. As the eldest, I had first dibs on the news. Also, I am appointing myself as the coordinator. Even the couple doesn’t know that I’ve been searching for suitable bridal shower invitations already. The last wedding we had was 5 years ago. So [...]
As a parent, I worry about my kids’ future careers. Despite the fact that I told myself that I wouldn’t impose my dreams for them regarding what they will be when they grow up, I sometimes find myself insisting on certain paths. Yes, I do it consciously…so sue me! You can’t blame me, I see [...]
On the way to school yesterday, the kids and I had a small discussion on Zodiac signs. Gaby, believe it or not, is becoming quite an astrological enthusiast….among other things. Gaby : Mama, are you a Cancer? Me : Yup, I am. Gaby : How about Papa? Me : He’s a Taurus.
Pre-election discussion between me and my future politico… Me : Ate, is Adi popular in class? Kasi she has to be popular para she can win in the election. Gaby: Yah, she’s like a superstar nga eh. Everyone knows her there. Everyone’s saying “ADRIANA, ADRIANA!!” when they see her. Me : Wow naman!! Siguro she’s [...]
Last Monday, my youngest daughter proudly announced that she was one of the nominees for class officer. This means that she stands the chance to be elected Class President!! Woot!! And this comes on the heels of her being assigned as Class Marshall at the beginning of the school year. The Class Marshall is the [...]
The last couple of weeks brought rains…rains…and more rains. As a matter of fact, the 2nd day of school was suspended due to floods brought about by rains. I really can’t complain. We live in a tropical country and this time of the year is rainy season. And with kids who are sometimes caught unaware [...]
Yesterday I entered the 43rd year of my life. Save for the typhoon that was about to enter the country’s area of responsibility, nothing monumental happened to make this birthday memorable. Besides, a typhoon on my birthday has been a regular occurence. I’m so used to NOT doing anything on my big day simply because [...]
I’ve always had a strong opinion about a child’s attachment to their yayas. It goes without saying that I made sure that my kids develop a certain closeness to their caregivers but still go to us as their main source of care. It really wasn’t that hard. The hubby and I are really hands-on parents [...]
We are officially on school mode already. And the kids are ecstatic. It means they get to see their friends again and it means they get to enjoy an allowance. Especially Gaby who still has to learn the meaning of budgeting. Upon being given her weekly allowance she immediately treated a couple of friends to [...]
My hubby informed me that a friend/client of his sent us an invite for a food-tasting at her brand new resto. Of course I was happy and of course I said yes. Despite the fact that the friend/client isn’t on my favorite people list, I will not pass up the chance to have a good [...]
In 2 weeks, it’s back to school. Time to say hello to waking up at dawn to prepare lunch boxes and driving to school on nothing but coffee. How time flies. I barely felt the summer vacation go by and its back to school. Surprisingly, my kids are happy. They can’t wait to see their [...]
Thanks to those groupon sites, I have amassed a good number of pampering coupons. Those sites are a godsend for Moms like me who need to have “pamper me” sessions every so often to get those frazzled nerves a little straightened out. Other than massages, footspas, and pedicures I also got myself several “beauty” treatments. [...]
The one thing about home-making that I learned from my father is basic home repairs. My dad had a tool box that would put any plumber to shame. Truth be told, he had enough tools to put an electrician and mechanic out of business. I remember he had this huge wooden barrel slash bar that [...]
When I became a mother the second time, I was pretty sure that my second child would be hitting the important developmental milestones at, more or less, the same periods that her Ate had. I was of the notion that all kids are the same. Or so I thought. It took my second child to [...]
Since the kids are on vacation already, I have enrolled them in several activities to keep them busy. We, in accordance with the kids’ wishes, have signed them up in activities that will work their mind and their talents. Much as I would like to have them take more physical activities, they prefer otherwise. I’ll [...]
Yesssireeee!! Summer is definitely here. The kids are home and the weather is getting on my nerves. In that order please. Sometimes I would really rather stay locked up in the bedroom with the airconditioning on full blast and with the television on even fuller blast…if that makes any sense. These are the days that [...]
Japanese cuisine, for me, is by far one of the best in the world. This is coming from someone who abhorred using chopsticks for the longest time due to an unfortunate incident involving a chopstick, a sliver of wood, and a bleeding lip. But that’s another story. Back to Japanese food. As I was saying, [...]
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