random (waiting for d-day)

I finally bought b. boy his Tommee Tippee bottles. Couldn't wait for donations anymore.Hehe! I figured this is what I really want for our lil' one so why not get it for him right?! We are extremely frequenting all these baby stores for a couple of weekends already. Nakakaloka all the cute stuffs that we want to buy for b. boy. Even kuya is gettting addicted already. We went to Baby & Co Podium last Sunday because Kyle wanted to buy these cute socks that he saw a week ago for his "ading" (an Ilocano term for a younger sib)- then he saw these squirking toy for newborn babies and he wanted to get it as well. We tried to stop him but he got mad- kasi it's his money naman daw. Yes folks, kuya's been saving for his lil' bro's welcome present too! So there, he bought four pairs of super cute socks and a newborn toy for b. boy. (I shall post the pics after Saturday). So loving, generous and thoughful kuya Kyle. Mom and dad are so proud :)

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Met up with my bestfriend Mar last Friday night at the new Eastwood mall. At last! we've become so busy with work and yes we are getting old and yes- she is still complicated (rather - she still dates complicated men!) There's so much catching up to do! We've been missing so much. We had coffee at Starbucks so we can have more time to update each others' lives. Oh, I had to drag her to Babyland and Toytown for some baby shopping also. (Yeah, priorities change- Babyland vs Steve Madden :D ) My loots that night- a flashcard brain stimulator for infants, a cute puppy bath towel and a non-toxic liquid soap for cleaning b. boy's feeding bottles. I got him a cute bib that matches one of his outfits too! :)

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saw Ice Age - Dawn of the Dinosaurs with kuya and hubby over the weekend. The film was hilarious!

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Nearing d-day, mommy is becoming anxious and impatient. Maybe it's because of the big belly and the swelling feet hehe. And my body is aching badly. I hardly sleep at night anymore which means I have a hard time waking up in teh morning, but as practiced, I still wake up to preapre Kyle for school even if we have helpers around who can do it for me. I love being a mommy to Kyle. He can actually fixed himself alreadyfor as early as 3-4 yrs old but even with that, I still make sure to wake up and look after him while he prepares himself to school. Soon, kuya will grow and will not need me to look after him, but I want him to remember that mommy is just around when he calls out for a towel or warm water...

I am excited about the stuffs that i've been collecting for b.boy. I so love extraordinary and personally designed onesies- not the typical white ones. I've been collecting cute designs -mostly cars, truck, play balls and cute designs made by local mom-preneurs on-line :) I find munchkin products interesting too! very colorful and vibrant! I already bought a blue bottle & nipple brush today (non-slip grip) and I am planning to go back for the formula dispensers, medicators, soft-tip infant spoons and fun ice chewy teethers :) Oh life! magastos pero masaya! :D

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Hospital bag for mommy & b. boy - all set!

Pelvic Ultrasound done last Sat at Medical City - everything normal! Thank God! :)

Weekly check-up scheduled on Wednesday. Hay!!! Can't wait na talaga!

Endorsements due to finish this week. Maternity Leave filed. Excited to be just home and play mommy to my kids and full-time wife to my hardworking hubby! :) Perfect! :)

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the baby ticker is making me impatient already :D c'mon!

feeding bottles

Ok, call me anxious and all but I am really going crazy and gaga over all these BPA issues that's been circulating the net for months now. A mommy friend of me and hubby sent us a post few weeks back which resulted to me changing my feeding bottle preference from one brand to another. As parents, Jp and I would want what's best for our kids of course.

Prior to all the BPA issues, we already ordered Avent feeding bottles from a relative in the US. We've heard so many good reviews and feedback from close family and friends who used these for their babies and kiddos - so it was really frustrating to hear negative notes about Avent containing Bisphenol A - in their clear bottles. We went to check Baby and Co. for their BPA free Avent bottles (honey-colored) but the price is outrageous!



I had to look for other options- feeding bottle that is cheaper but not compromising b. boy's safety and health of course. I learned about Tommee Tippee BPA- free bottles. I like their Closer to Nature set. Very very clean and the teat designed to mimic the natural flex and feel of a mum's breast. This is perfect for mommies like me who will be breastfeeding and bottle feed at the same time. The price here in Manila is actually cheaper than Avent. A set of three in SM's Baby section is around Php1300 (you get one bottle free as part of their promotion/ being offered only while supplies lasts). Look below, isn't this chubby bottle cute!?? :) But I am a still bit hesitant to get this brand as well because I don't know anyone who've tried using it.


Last among my top picks is Gerber's Gentle Flow feeding bottles. I found a mompreneur on-line who sells a set of three for only Php800. Good deal right?! But I am still having the price checked in the US though- for comparison. I might end up with these bottles already. It's BPA-free and a lot more cheaper than my two other choices. I ws told that these bottles are even better than Avent. I love the colors too! :) very baby and so dainty! :P

Photo Credit: www. amazon.com

Informative Post about the effects of Bisphenol-A (BPA)

here, here and here.

busy bee

My hands are tied up on a Monday and yes this is me - a WORKING MOM! (a bundat-working-mommy). For weeks i've been trying work and manage my schedule and make sure that I attend to everything equally. This is the hardest part though... with the big tummy and b. boy stretching and kicking inside my womb (like as if he just ate a huge chocolate bar), I know I have to start slowing down. I am officially on my 30th week and i'm lucky that this pregnancy is very cooperative. Except of course, when the back aches strikes at night.

I want to list my MUST DO for this week.. Yes it's Monday and I feel that the next four-six days is not enough for me to finish my wifey, mommy and work assignments. Wheeeww!!!!

• finish weekly menu for the house
• grocery
• buy new set of tea plants
• coordinate with gardener for the frontyard trimmings
• buy new set of uniforms for Kyle (he's grown!)
• buy new bag and schol supplies for Kyle
• cover books/ notebooks for the Kyle
• call Kumon center
• resume general cleaning (Kyle's room and ours -both in major need of spring cleaning before b. boy arrives)
• See Dr Michael Gan for my sugar consultation and diet
• OB check-up (we have to visit every two weeks now)
• join mama's garage sale on Saturday
• attend Parenting Seminar (for expectant moms) on Saturday (1-4pm)
• prepare homemade dessert for hubby (been wanting to do this for two weeks now)
• work on my soap orders/ new webpage
• attend baby shower planned by officemates (supposedly a surprise thing but someone slipped & just had to spoil it unintentionally! haha!
• have my nails done! (pending for one month already!)
• get myself a comfy flat formal slippers that I can wear to work (the heavy weight is making it hard for me to walk around the office and do my daily sales calls already. yes, my feet got bigger!yikes!)
• work on client proposals
• submit accreditation requirements
• submit weekly report and itin to my boss
• meeting with important client on Wed pm

• file FTS for end of the month payroll
• schedule dentist apppintment for me and my two boys
• hopefully visit Manila Ocean Park on Sunday (last hurrah for Kyle before the end of his summer vacation)
• check out crib and stroller at Baby & Co this weekend
• update my solace more often inspite of the busy schedule

I hope to accomplish everything this week or maybe in the next two weeks. Most of these are urgent and I really have to finish them. One important self reminder though: slow down honey!

Far from the Ces Drilon kidnapping headlines, these news are really bothering.

Baby thrown out of cab by teenage mom...
Baby girl dies after being hurled from 9th floor...

What were they thinking? They could've just have the kid's adopted after giving birth. Why kill innocent babies who are so helpless? Seriously, this is insane...

Watched Hulk movie last Saturday with my husband's cousin & his fiance. Awesome!I was a bit hesitant to watch it. For one, Hulk's face is not so handsome & i'm scared (honestly!). 2nd,I didn't like Hulk in 2003 , found it really boring and dragging. My husband didn't like it too. He got bored as well. Now at least, this film paid off and will cover up disappointments from the earlier Hulk movie.

Liv Tyler is really lovely :)

The battle between the two giants was tiring! too much action! but it was all right & more worth it this time. And of course, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr/Tony Stark) showing up as a surprise on the later wowed the viewers even if it was nothing actually. :)

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I'll be out of town this weekend for our annual company outing. How I wish I could bring Jp & Kyle along with me. I'll miss my boys. :(

And yeah, am looking forward to a reunion with college friends in a quaint resto somewhere in Ghills on Friday. Haven't seen Hans & Leej since my wedding day. In fact the two are exclusively dating already (daw). Marielle & I are both excited to meet the girls.:)

I love Chef Tony's White Chocolate Walnut popcorn. Bought one big bucket last saturday at Pricemart. The toasted walnuts are really tasty, it complements the sweet flavor of the white chocolate. I brought it with me in the office for afternoon snack. Shared it with officemates of course :)

Two more weeks to go!Husband and I will surely have the best time of our lives! Excited! can't wait! :)

back to school

Summer fun is over for my Kyle. I know he's kinda sad even if he says that he's excited for school :) He's sad because as per house rules, he already needs to say goodbye to his PSP & DS games for now. We implement this the whole year round because kids these days get really addicted to all these computer games everywhere, anywhere.

My husband and I treated him last weekend after made all deliveries for tubbycakes. The boy enjoyed his shopping at National Bookstore in Katipunan. We gave him a certain budget and asked him to use on that for whatever school supplies he needs. Night before, I asked him to make a list of what he needs so he won't forget the important ones. He had extra cash left from the budget money so he was able to buy his art materials like washable colored pens and good colored pencils. Kyle loves to draw :) He was happy to get more than what he listed :)

We watched two movies as an ender for the summer break. He enjoyed both films. It makes my heart melt to see him so very happy & excited for family days! :)

It was Kyle's first day of class last Tuesday. He woke up really fast & early. I didn't have a hard time preparing him for school that morning. No dragging, no crying or whatsoever. Yes, obviously he was still sleepy but he was responsible enough to wake up,shower and prepare for school. Supe r responsible & disciplined! I'm so proud! :)

Eyes a little closed & sleepy as he waves my cam goodbye! First day funk! :)

weekend dates

My husband and I both love and enjoy trying out new restaurants. This is basically the only "luho" that we spend for almost every weekend. We consider this our "alone time". We get to talk about our life together, problems and how to solve them and oh future plans of course. I am always inspired and excited to look for restaurants that are new, cozy and of course serves good food. We've tried INYO Cuisine in Katipunan and it was a unique experience for us. We adore Galileo Enoteca , it offers variety of cheese & cold cuts. Perfect with our favorite Lambrusco wine. went to Bellini's with my highschool friends February this year & I hope experience it with Jp sometime soon.

Me and Jp still go out on dates and it sure feels so good to be "kilig" over and over again even when you're married :D I have a list of few gourmet restaurants that i've been meaning to try with him.

Apartment 1B
One Lafayette Square, 132 Leviste St, Salcedo Village
Tel : 843-40-75

Lemuria , The Winery
#5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village QC
Tel : 843-4075

Cookbook Kitchen
#8 Socorro Fernandez St., Mandaluyong City
Tel : 724-3595 / 381-5935

Barcino Gourmet
2/F City Golf Complex, Julia Vargas Ave. Ortigas
Tel : 636-2963

Moksha
#713 Abad Santos cor Wilson Sts., San Juan
Tel # 723-8314

Uno
#195-C Tomas cor Scout Fuentabella Tomas Morato QC
Tel : 374-0774

Katre
#103 Dr Lazcano St., QC
Tel : 373-4705 / 373-6650

Chateau Verde
#63 Apacible St., UP Campus Diliman QC
Tel : 928-8180/ 927-3035

Greens
#2 Sct. Castor ,South Triangle , Quezon City
Tel: 415-4796/410-2440 /0918-5687649

My mother in law's client sent her these cheeses from abroad. Hubby & I both loves cheese. Either with wine, bread or just melting it in the microwave (try it!) like that of Old Swiss Inn's Raclette Cheese. We go really "gaga' which one to try first! :)

happy

Yehey! David Cook won! My sure bet and favorite right from the beginning of American Idol :) he definitely rocks!!! :) Got myself a new case for my digicam. Was planning to buy Golla but I couldn't find the right design /color that I really want so I ended up buying a Case Logic brand. Cheaper but I got the same quality that I want from Golla :) Good buy I guess! :D Hubby bought me a new book from A Different Bookstore in Eastwood. Thanks babe :) will start reading soon :)

My family enjoyed Tagaytay last weekend. Will try to post more about our trip before the week ends :)


Gotta go back working...

where to begin...

i have been reading some blogs of other people for quite sometime now.... from close friends and acquaintances down to the blogs of people i dont even know... not because i want to peak through their lives but simply because I find their blogs interesting... yes, i do... and it has been a habit for about a couple of weeks now!!! :p

when i was younger i used to write my own stuff... in a diary of course... and now i just feel excited that once again i can start writing my thoughts... it helps a lot...nah, i am not so much of a good writer...not at all... but i am a very sentimental person... i spend time putting words into letters to express how i feel for my dear ones...

surely my blogs will be purely happy thoughts... :) none of those bad issues not worth remembering... well, that's how i want it to be... for these blogs are memories for me to keep in my heart... *wink*