Mommy Moments - Grocery Day

Our grocery day is scheduled at least twice a month. Usually, its done after the 5th of every month (the cut-off of our credit card!). Its used to be a big day for the kids because they got to pick out stuff from the shelves. But now that my two boys are growing up, they choose to stay home and play with their computers than join me in doing the grocery. Good thing I still got my 6 year old son, Phoebo, to join me in doing the grocery!

Aside from doing the grocery twice a month, I also go to the market for fresh meat, fish, fruits and vegetables. This one I do all alone because my kids dont like wet markets. I usually schedule it in the morning after I brought them to school.

Nissan or Hyundai

We were thinking of getting the all new Hyundai Tucson because, for me, it looks good (you see, I don't know anything about cars). When we saw the new Nissan Xtrail CVT, and we thought its more like it since its Japanese technology and we've already been using an automatic '04 Nissan Xtrail.

Last week, our Nissan Xtrail's engine just stopped while I'm driving! I tried to start its engine and it took me about 3 to 4 trials before it went on again. It was one of the things that I hate happening because I have all of my kids with me in the car aside from having to stop in the middle of a busy street. Is very stressful especially when the other cars and buses keep on sounding their horns! Stressful, also for the kids!

We had it checked by Nissan last weekend, hoping that would fixed the problem. But yesterday, it happened again! And this time the engine kept on stopping like every 3 - 4 minutes! I got stressed but I pulled myself together and acted as if everything is alright just for the sake of my kids - so they wont get stress also.

We ended up leaving the car in the parking lot and we rode a tricycle going home! I made it look like a new adventure for them so everyone will be excited. We made a short stopped at McDonald's on our way home. Then, I found my youngest son so quiet. When asked why, he said he's got a little scared riding the tricycle because its his firstime but got use to it anyway.

We'll have the car fix again and I hope this time they will really fix the problem because I heard from some friends about the same problem they encountered with Nissan cars (engine stopping out of the blues). So now, we are having second thoughts of acquiring the all-new Nissan Xtrail-CVT.

1-0 in favor of Hyundai Tucson. . .

Mommy Moments - Daddy Moments

I've chosen to share with you the Daddy Moments of my dear hubby with our kids. It is these moments that I know he'll treasure the most. My kids and I made this slideshow as a gift for their father.

This free picture slideshow made with Smilebox

Romy, my husband, likes to spend time with our kids especially now that they are growing up - fast! He is supposed to receive this on saturday, June 19 but I can't wait anymore so I'm sending it to him now.

Happy Father's Day, Papa! We love you!!

Nostalgia Entry # 2 - Home Decorations

Its been wonderful that I keep on receiving gifts or donations from family to decorate in our new home.

From my mother, (because she knows I like sunflower)



I just need to get a really nice cupboard to showcase this one.

From my brother, Edward, (his labor of love)



From my youngest sister, Jovy, (her own 3-D scented flower frame)



I really love this one! Thanks sis!

From my eldest sister, Jho, this beautiful picture frame (which I havent decide which family picture to put on yet)



The blue fish was a fighting fish given to my kids by my mom. Its their end-of-school gift from her.

There's a lot more, they say, that they will have to give me. But I those have to wait until I have a house-blessing (hopefully by next month).

"Hot Dad"

I did an extraordinary thing for my husband this father's day/month!

Smart Parenting magazine is in search for Hot Dads who helps out in the house and takes care of the kids! I sent pictures of my dear husband right away thinking that it would be nice to see him win! That would be a different kind of father's day gift he's going to get. The kids are excited about it also. It's our litte secret and surprise for their father.



If you have time, please visit http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/profile/baby-book/15481/2376/#9317 and click the stars to cast a vote.
We'll be very happy. And we hope he wins!!!

Nostalgia Entry # 1 - College Friends Photos

As I read your post and saw that Japanese Doll, I cannot help but show you mine. Exactly the same as yours, sis!


This one was a gift from my younger brother, Edward, who works in an International Law Office in Japan. He gave it to me about 10years ago as a remembrance in our short stay there.

And this is my entry: an old photo of my college days friends!



My friends in college are the ones closest to my heart. I've been keeping these photos as a souvenir. Just a week ago, I've been reunited with my friends in college on-line, my bestfriends! We have so many things to talk about. So many memories to look back to. And I never taught I have missed them so much.

First Day of School

Its my youngest son, Phoebo's, first day at big school!

The night before he said he was excited. He slept early as their classes will start at 7:00am and we practiced how he is going to introduce himself in front of the class.

This morning, he hates it when I woke him up early. He cried as I give him a bath. Unlike his older brothers, he seems to be not really excited. Maybe because its a big school now and he doesn't know anyone there at all.

As I take him to school and his kuya accompanied him to his room (because parents are not allowed to enter the school building), I see his face about to cry! He has separation anxiety that's why I put him in a small school during his pre-school years. I went home worried how his first day or his first hour in school would have been.

Uneasy, I came back to school at 8:30am to check on him or rather check if there were uncontrolled crying that the teacher would have to get him out of the room. Luckily, there was none and I saw him in line as they were being introduced to the different areas in the school.

To sum it up, he has a good first day of school experience! Thank God!