A Girl’s Notebook :)

My sister’s goddaughter, Samantha spent the weekend in our house. Well, Sam grew up with us. In fact, I was the one who gave her, her second name which is Franchesca. My sister Patty even scolded me then with regard to the second name’s spelling. She said it should have been “Francesca” but still pronounced as “Franchesca”. I told her that I know that it would have been spelled that way, but it would be like a many others. I want it to be unique in a way.

My daughter and Sam played together and enjoyed each other company. We heard mass at around 9:30AM and told the girls that Patty and I will treat them to Jollibee. I told my sister that instead of going to the said fast food beside the church, that we should bring the kids to the mall. My daughter is as restless as she always been while Sam, who is 2 years older than Antoinette is more lady like already. While still in the mass, I told Antoinette to behave like Sam.

After the mass, we headed our way to the mall. Oh, they were very excited! Since the mass ended at around 10:45AM, we arrived at the mall at 11AM. It’s just a good time for an early lunch. I placed the order to the counter, while Patty looked after the children. We were all full after the lunch. Yummy!!!

We brought the kids to Tom’s World and let them play. If Patty and I didn’t asked them that we need to go, maybe they would be using more than 20 tokens! Oh, they love it! I love playing at Tom’s World, too. Hehehe!!!

After, Tom’s World, we went to the grocery store. We put them into the cart that we will use. Having the kids on the cart, it already been heavy to push. We finished the grocery and arrived home at 1PM already.

Sam and Antoinette were very happy. Sam told her Ninang Patty that she would always spend the weekend with us. Well, Sam is always welcome. She is in fact part of the family. I am looking forward to another weekend with her. I know that it would be more fun for it is her Ninang Patty’s payday this coming Friday!

Ciao!

I have always wanted to buy LOGICO (by Grolier) for my daughter. When we were at Market! Market!, I have seen a LOGICO fare and I took the opportunity to sign up for a subscription. It was a good timing though, because LOGICO Primo (for 3-6 years old) and LOGICO Piccolo (for 6-10 years old) are on a promo. The cash price for the set is around PhP 15000. I do not have that much, so I took advantage of their installment plan.

Logico Primo

Logico Piccolo

The set were delivered the following day.  Since Antoinette is only four years old, we started using Logico Primo and keep Piccolo for the mean time.

It may sound expensive, but it’s worth the price. My daughter is enjoying it and she is so amazing! Looking at my daughter right now, I know that she would have a bright future ahead of her. God bless her!

Ciao!

I wasn’t able to report for work last Friday because I needed to bring Antoinette to the hospital. She is suffering from colds and she is having difficulty in breathing already. Aside from that, we noticed that her eyes are swollen. We thought that it is just normal because she has bad colds. When we arrived at the hospital, the pediatrician told us that she is already suffering from allergic conjunctivitis that’s why her eyes are swollen.

I informed my immediate superior about her condition and he thoughtfully understood it. Since we know that, the cool breeze brought about by December will trigger asthma and other respiratory related illness, we have prepared enough medicine for her. We see to it that even if an asthma attack happens in the wee hours of the day, we have enough medicine to use.

I always pray and wish for Nonet to overcome asthma before she reaches 7 years old. I pray to God to bless her always with good health and to keep her away from sickness.

Ciao!

Last October 28 (2009), my daughter celebrated her 4th birthday. Wow! I cannot imagine how time passed so fast! ? I remember the day when I learned that I was pregnant. The first person I called to break the news about my pregnancy was my best friend. I was in Lucena then to meet ney when I had my pregnancy test. It’s so nice to look back and reminisce the things I went through before I gave birth to Nonet.

On her 4th birthday, I bought her cake from Goldilocks. I brought her along when I bought the cake. My mother cooked spaghetti, fried chicken and lumpiang shanghai. We didn’t have any party at all. It was just a small feast with family. Antoinette was so happy especially when she blew her cake. ?

I wish and pray that my daughter will grow up healthy and strong. I pray that she would grow up a fine woman, and would finish school. I do not come from a wealthy family, I do not have much money to give her when I’m gone, but I would see to it that she would survive life’s challenges when the time comes for me to leave her.

Ciao!

I arrived home this morning finding my daughter already up from bed. She is playing with the mega blocks I bought for her 2 Saturdays ago. I kissed her and asked what she is doing. She said that she is making a house for us. Then, she will also build a tall building and bridges!

Well, this little girl has a future of becoming a successful Architect or could be a Civil Engineer. She also love playing like a doctor. There also moments that she will never let you win in an argument, as if she’s in a hearing. Well if she choose to be a lawyer she can always take LSAT prep if she would have any plans of practicing the field abroad. She also wanted to become a soldier!

There’s a huge future ahead of her. She will only turn 4 this coming October 28 and she has a long way to go.

Whatever career she would choose, mommy will always be here to support her!

Ciao!

I am doing a clean up in my “files” and I found this pictures which were taken about couple of months ago. That was one of the few moments, which my sisters and I went out to bond and spend time together. We went to Rainforest in Pasig City. There you would find a mini zoo, butterfly sanctuary and a huge cage for different kinds of birds. There are also two big swimming pools. There is a pavilion for different gatherings and functions. There is a tennis court. There is also a railroad constructed around the park that allows the mini-train to tour the guests around the vicinity. There is a playground for kids, too. But, what I love most is the cozy park where you can play badminton, have some picnics with friends and family, or simply lay down on its green grass to relax.

Well, Mayor Bobby and the rest of the Sangguninang Bayan did a wonderful job in re-constructing Rain Forest!

I, my cousin Joy and my sister Patty carrying my daughter.

I took this picture! Pau, Joy, Patty and Tonet.

She’s wearing a Baguio shirt but she’s in  Rainforest.

Taking a rest after strolling around the park.

Patty waiting for her turn to play badminton.

Taking a rest with Nonet after playing badminton.

Oh you will also love the place! I hope we could do this again!

Ciao!

This is one of the songs in Lea Salonga’s first ever album. I have a copy of it which was given by my daughter’s godfather. When, Antoinette is still a baby, I and her father used to play that cd and especially when she’s uneasy and crying. The music made her calm and eventually put her into sleep. Even up to now, she enjoyed listening to it.

HAPPINESS

Lea:

You know some kids ask us what happiness really
is.
Well, to me happiness is a hamburger, going to
the movies, new clothes.
Well, what’s your happiness, gerard?

Gerard:
My happiness is a hotdog sandwich, new rubber
shoes, new t-shirts,
New jeans and also my favorite part of happiness
is love.

Lea:
Happiness is two kinds of ice cream
Finding your skate key, telling the time
Happiness is learning to whistle
Tying your shoe for the very first time
Happiness is playing the drum in your own school
band
And happiness is walking hand in hand

Gerard:
Happiness is five different crayons
Knowing a secret, climbing a tree
Happiness is finding a nickel
Catching a firefly, setting him free
Happiness is being alone every now and then
And happiness is coming home again

Lea:
Happiness is morning and evening

Gerard:
Daytime and nighttime, too

Both:
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That’s loved by you

Gerard:
Happiness is having a sister

Lea:
Sharing a sandwich

Both:
Getting along
Happiness is singing together when day is
through
And happiness is those who sing with you

Happiness is morning and evening
Daytime and nighttime, too
For happiness is anyone and anything at all
That’s loved by you

Ciao!

Since, it was pay day last September 4, I decided to treat my daughter out yesterday. Well, Nonet is not really hard to please, because she would only ask me to eat at Jolibee and buy her some bubbles.

I woke up early yesterday, too. I didn’t have dinner last Saturday night, because I was really sleepy. I just ignored my hungry stomach and went to bed. But, I can no longer bear my hunger so I got up. I ate my breakfast at around 5:30 AM then I started doing my chores.

I fed our cats. Then, I prepared Chaka’s bath. My sister and I make it appoint that Chaka would take a bath once a week. Since, I have nothing else to do, I decided to attend to him. Besides, he is my cat. After his bath, I had my own shower.

My daughter woke up around 8AM. I asked her to join me in hearing the mass at 9:30AM then I whispered to her that we’ll to go Ever after the mass. Well, she replied and asked if we can go to Robinson’s Galleria instead and buy some bubbles. She calls the liquid bubble maker as Bubbles. We usually buy it from Toys R US.

We were not able to hear the 9:30AM mass for she went back to sleep. So, we have to attend the 11AM mass in Rosario. After the mass, we headed our way to Galleria. Nonet doesn’t want to ride in a jeepney. She prefers to ride on a bus or in a taxi. Well, a bus ride is cheaper so we got on board G-Liner bound to Quiapo. It will pass Galleria on its way there.

Nonet loves to stay by the mirror side because she loves sight seeing. It was 12:30 PM when we arrived there, so I decided to have our lunch first at Jolibee. Then, we started going around the mall.

Toys R Us features Barbie. Oh how I love Barbie Dolls! It was my frustration to own a Barbie House and to furnish it with different Barbie things. Anyway, the mall showcases Barbie and they actually built a big Barbie House. To my excitement, I and Nonet headed to its door, only to be stopped by the clerk that only those who purchase at least PhP300 worth of any Barbie toys will be allowed to get in. Ooopps, sorry Ma’am!

Fine fine fine. I don’t have any budget for getting a Barbie, but I was on my way to get one. I have my credit card with me and it can handle even a thousand peso worth of Barbie toys! I scanned through the display and even asked my daughter what she wants. Nonet wanted a Barbie House! The one she likes cost almost 5K! Then, practicality comes in the way. She doesn’t need to have one yet. It is not our priority and besides, I know someday, Nonet and I will be able to travel and visit Barbie’s place in the US.

Though, Nonet likes the Barbie House for her 4 dolls, she still prefers to have the Bubbles. So, we walked slowly out of the area and went ahead buying the Bubbles cost 40 pesos!

I asked her if she enjoyed our date, well she was very happy!

Ciao!

Since I can’t do much today, I just had to watch DVDs. My sister’s goddaughter, Samantha is with us today. My mother fetch her from Taytay. My sister will take her to the mall tomorrow. When, I woke this afternoon, they are already watching, Barbie movie, The Island Princess. Oh well, it is actually my daughter’s favorite movie.

As I watch the movie with them, my sister remembered something about my daughter. Antoinette loves Barbie movies so much! She knows almost all the characters that Barbie played already. With her favorite movie, The Island Princess, she knows all the characters and she is familiar with the songs too. She sing along with the characters as well.

One of the Barbie movies she like watching (next to Island Princess :)) is Princess and the Pauper. The princess’ name is Anneliese while the pauper is Erika. Antoinette remembers them by heart. She has cousin named Ericka, but we often call her Ikay. Antoinette didn’t know that her real name was Ericka.

My sister told me that one day while we were at my paternal grandmother’s wake, my cousin Marian called Ikay by her real name, “Ericka.” Antoinette was confused then. She went to Ikay and asked if Ericka was her name. Ikay said yes, then she said “eh di ako si Anneliese (then, I am Anneliese).”

I laughed so hard when I learned about it! I can’t help but smile when I remember it. Well, Antoinette is such a jewel! A priceless one.

Anneliese is the one pink, while Erika is the one in blue.

Ciao!

I wanted to buy her one but I am on a really tight bugdet right now. Logico is another prime product of Grolier. This is a very interesting product which will help enhance a child’s IQ and logical thinking. I already got a set of encyclopedia like books for Nonet. My agent is offering me a used set of Logico Piccolo which is half the price of the brand new set. I have money right now but I am still thinking if I will use it for Logico. This particular set that I wanted is actually for children whose age is between 5-9 years old. My daughter is only 3 1/2 years old.  My mother told me that I can just get that set and pay it in terms like what I did with I Wonder Why books.

Logico Piccolo (Grolier)

Logico Piccolo Board

Well, sounds like a good idea! Anyway, it still a year and a half to go before my daughter can use it. Maybe,  mothers really know best!

Ciao!

Finally Nonet was discharge this afternoon from the hospital. She was so excited to go home. Who would not want to go home? Even though the hospital offers an airconditioned room and a nice bathroom, there is still no place like home.

After settling the charges from the billing department, my sister assisted me in packing our things. It was a 6-day stay at the hospital. And I was 3 days absent . I couldn’t sleep well in there though. Antoinette was under a 24-hour monitoring. She was attended by 3 nurses everyday. I was awaken everytime a nurse check her vital signs. So I wasn’t able to enjoy the stay. Aside from that I am very worried about my daughter’s condition. Praise God she is well now and I can now report for work tomorrow.

Hopefully,  my daughter will not get sick anytime soon. She is so sensitive yet she is a very active girl and very brave. The medical technologist didn’t have a hard time pricking her finger for blood test. Her attending doctor said that she has a high tolerance for pain. Well, I guess, she get used to it. Imagine, she was first confined at the hospital when she was only 8 months old!

These past 2 weeks had been stressful for me. Hopefully, I will be able to regain my strength so I can work efficiently.

Ciao!:)

My daughter has been playing Barbie dolls recently. Well, she didn’t like them at first for she is more on the “boys type of game”. But then, playing Barbie doll has been part of our bonding session. She loves combing their hair and dressing them up. Last week, after seeing her pediatrician from Medical City, she asked me if we can drop by Toys R Us in Galleria.

I know that she’s not feeling well, so we went there to make her feel better. She loves toys so much. At times, she asks me to buy one for her but often times, she just love looking at them.

As we went over to the Barbie section we found some pretty gowns that will fit her dolls. We bought 4 gowns and 4 pairs of shoes that match the gowns color. I didn’t spend much for the items were on sale!

As I looked for the exit signs in the mall, Nonet keeps on checking the gowns in the plastic bag. She just can’t wait to see her dolls in those gowns!

When we arrived home, she immediately got the Barbie dolls and dressed them up like princesses! Oh how happy she was!

Ciao!