Archive for September, 2007

Saturday – This and That

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Samantha is 9 months 1 week 5 days old; Schenker is 2 years 10 months 1 week 5 days old.

Today is Saturday and as usual, we went to Bangsar Village for the kids’ Gymboree classes. And as usual, we had a 2-hour gap between their classes. We skipped Nando’s for two Saturdays now, and went to Starbucks instead. It’s very convenient to go there coz MPH (bookstore) is just in front. I made our own sandwiches coz although we love their drinks, especially frapuccino, we don’t really like their sandwiches. I know it’s not ethical but can’t help it. So after Starbucks, we’d hang around MPH.

My boy likes hanging around the bookstore. We get to read stories. His dad or I would read to him. And sometimes, he would pretend to be reading the books by himself. (with the books upside down). he he.

Samantha has been trying to stand on her own. At first she could do for 5 secs. Tonight, she stood for full 10 seconds! Hurray! She can also clap her hands while on the standing position. She’s gonna try walking on her own soon. Time indeed flies so fast. Also, when I ask her to give me things, she can do it already. i.e. give me the ball, give me this and that… She’s really growing up fast!

And yes, one more week and we’re off to the Philippines! I have started buying pasalubong already, but haven’t bought everything yet. But I made sure I bought all the ingredients for my indian dishes that I’m planning to cook there. The last time I went back to the Philippines, I haven’t learned any Indian dishes yet. Now at least I have one that I can cook expertly (even with my eyes closed -he-he).

Have to wake up early tomorrow, for church in the morning and another Gymboree classes for the kids. Schenker would go for his art class and Samantha for her playgymn.

Got Tagged!

Friday, September 7th, 2007

tagged by Sharon
INSTRUCTIONS:Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, as below :
Rinnah
Leah
Kiasumum
LemonJude
Sasha
Chanel
Babysmooches
Janet
Kee Tat
Rina
Jo
mummy to Alycia & Sherilyn

I wanna tag

  1. Mitch
  2. Ate Eloise
  3. jirah
  4. aisha
  5. mayi

What were you doing 10 years ago?

  • 10 years ago, i was still in Butuan City, Philippines, working at a government office (Deparment of Public Works and Highways – regional office) designing roads and bridges.

What were you doing 1 year ago?

  • I was 7 months pregnant with Samantha, packing our things in the apartment coz we were moving to a house where we are living at now.

Five snacks you enjoy

  • Pringles (sour cream and onion flavor)
  • with coke 
  • ice cream 
  • nuts
  • that’s all about it, i guess 

Five songs that you know all the lyrics to

  • Amazing Grace
  • Lupang Hinirang (Philippine Anthem Song) – quite surprising eh?
  • Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Samantha’s first favorite nursery rhyme song)
  • Itsy Bitsy Spider (her second fave song)
  • Bahay Kubo (My Nipa Hut)

Five things you would do if you were a millionaire

  • A million is not enough, but if I have enough money, I wanna buy Philippines and change it’s system.
  • If I have more than enough, buy Malaysia too. nye he he he
  • seriously, if i am a millionaire, i wanna do a world tour, see all different kinds of people groups and study different kinds of cultures
  • invest money for my children’s education
  • buy a jaguar  

 Five bad habits

  • read this person’s blog (won’t tell whose one) and get upset. my husband has been suggesting not to open it but i keep doing it.
  • like Sharon, i get very complacent sometimes
  • blogging too much (or too much blog hopping)
  • fold my washed clothes once in two weeks
  • call my hubby and ask what time he’s coming home (in a cold tone)

Five Favorite Toys

  • My husband
  • My son Schenker 
  • My daughter Samantha
  • My laptop
  • My books

Five things you like doing

  • blogging
  • blog hopping
  • reading books about children’s developments, relationships and english classics
  • cooking
  • watching children’s programs on tv with my kids

Five things you would never wear again

  • my pre-pregnancy clothes (too small now)
  • baston pants (i look terrible in them)
  • my pink nursing tops (when i wore it last time, somebody asked me whether i was pregnant again and Samantha was just 3 months old!)
  • probably, i would never wear my two-piece bikini again (too much stretch marks there!)

Nice Matters Award

Friday, September 7th, 2007

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Woah! I just got my first ever award! From Mitch. Thanks for appreciating my blog, Mitch. I looked at my entries again, and yeah, you’re right! I talk (brag) so much about my kids! Hehehe… what to do? I am just a one proud mom.

I wanna pass this award to these moms who write about their kids too:

  1. sharon
  2. beth

And to my friend who writes about her life, thoughts, and everything:

  1. loretta