something interesting for the kids...

our princess' room

my boys working on Juliana's room =)

These really makes me more excited for d-day! Our baby girl's room is our little project and we're almost-almost done. Just in time for Julia's coming!

I really love little details. For Julia's room, I chose to re-use almost every item that I can still recycle. Beds, drawers, side tables and even old picture frames =) These saved me a lot! And I love the fact that these are my husband's and mother-in-law's old stuff (supposedly for garage sale) that I managed to re-do and it's really pretty =) Thanks to my cousin in law (Bambi) who helped me in the painting works!

Few more things to add though but we're slowly completing it day by day. Will share more photos soon! =)

cath kidston - some wishlist

Tiny Rose Shopper

I plan to use this as a baby bag :)

Bird Box Bag

Bird Open Tote

www.cathkidstonusa.com

blue room

We finally found the time to re-arrange our boys room yesterday. We transferred Kian as he will soon be sharing room with his kuya because baby girl is taking over his room. This was quite challenging! Kian's toys as expected took a lot of space but of course we still want to give his kuya a breather. We don't want the two boys fighting because of space.

whatta mess!!!!?!

we decided to put kuya's collection of ferrari cars and tech decks in higher shelves to make sure that Kian will not end up destoying them.

kian's toys are easier to reach and we made it more accessible for our little boy

senorito kian watching his favorite vinko of baby genius

now, go ask the little boy if he likes his new room??! ;)

Sidcor Sunday Market

There's something about weekend markets that makes me really excited. I actually prefer going to these bazaars and "gulay tiangge" than going to crowded malls on weeekends. It's so nice to learn about so many local produce form different regions. I like buying home-made natural products as well.

I went to Sidcor with my mother-in-law and two titas last Sunday. We arrived Eton Centris (Sidcor's new location) at around 6:30am. I am quite surprised to see how organized it is now compared to my last visit when it was still located in Lung Center in Q.C. The lanes are better than the uphill and muddy walkways of the old Sidcor, easier to walk especially for preggy moms like me :) Nothing's changde though- the market is still packed and very crowded. The parking is very limited so you really have to be there early.

My great finds last Sunday!

wild berries and local cherries from Benguet's Raw Wild Honey

fresh and organic veggies also from Benguet's Raw Wild Honey
( 0917-7545631/ 0919-3000505)I learned from Nida Danao that they are actually supplying some of goolai's salad ingredients.

fresh basil @ Php15/"guhit" =) I got about 10"guhit"!
I made some fresh pesto sauce last night for pasta and dips. I was able to make 2 big bottles! Big savings instead of buying those bottled basil in the grocer. After dinner, I tried making some hot herbal tea (to that of sonya's, hehe). I boiled the basil and added some freshly squeezed dalandan fruit and honey! very relaxing!

fresh lumpiang ubod @ 3pcs for Php100

wasn't able to get the name of the vendor but I am definitely going back. I ate this for lunch last Sunday and it was indeed very filling. a piece is really huge! it's veggies, so it's healthy :)

my current favorite. i'm a fan of fresh juices. no, no to the powdered juices from the grocer! it's all sugar, believe me ;-) these juices are very refreshing and healthy.

Malunggay Citrus Squeeze @ Php15/cup.

fresh carrot juice (sugar-free) @ 35/pc or 3bottles for Php100

met Ginoong Bukid there too! He's selling freshly baked local breads form Panaderya ni Gng. Bukid -no preservatives. My loots: pandesitos (cute little pandesal) for Kian @ Php70/bag
and Honey Wheat Bread @ Php110/loaf. I am yet to try their best sellers- maja blanca and leche flan after giving birth ( I am trying to regulate my sugar now that I am nearing d-day)

Santol from Bacolod @ Php40/kilo

my husband's only request when I go to the market- local Filipino kakanin.
we got him sapin-sapin, brown puto and kutsinta (Kuya loves this also)

There's so much to buy there. We didn't finish all the lanes anymore coz it was literally -a lot!!! we got tired and hungry :D will probably go back soon, i'll be exploring the plants, herbs and veggie booths.

kids room

We're excited to re-do our kids room. Our little princess is arriving in less than 3months and it's a challenge for me and hubby as we need to make do with the available rooms in the house. Kuya Kyle and Kian are presently enjoying their own separate rooms. Now, the boys will have to share and sacrifice for their little sister :)

I found these really cute stuffs on-line for the kids room!

http://www.numa.com.ph/
http://www.twotots.net/
www.dwellstudio.com/designer-baby-boutique

We'll have Kian's (used-to-be) room painted this September to make it look more girly :) I'll probably stick to the traditional white and pastel pink theme for little girls. I also like some flowery notes so I thought of working wth my hands and go back-to-basics with--- cross-stitch!!! Oh, I just realized that i've adorned flowers so much during this pregnancy. I would go out of my way to get them from weekend markets to put in the house, particularly in our dining area. Fresh flowers are so nice to look at;and it makes the feel of the house so relaxed and vibrant at the same time.

Kyle and Kian (inspite the age gap) will surely enjoy each other's company in their new room. At a very yourng age, Kian is adapting his kuya's interests already. They both like playing cars (those small hotwheels that is!), tonka trucks & trains. They enjoy playing basketball also! The little boy would imitate kuya's moves as if he's a big boy already. I know their room will be that messy and will never be clutter-free for the time being but who cares?!! Can we just let them enjoy their childhood for now...

weekend therapy

I had to work on a Sunday. The team is actually aiming to finish some deliverables for this quarter so we had to sacrifice our weekends for work :( I felt so sad and tired... these flowers made my day! got them from Legazpi Sunday Market after our meeting! The color is lovely isn't it?! :)

I thought of little project for our baby girl's room :) can't wait to start working with my hands!

Officemates requested if I can cook pasta for Monday lunch. We had our sort-of-potluck for lunch. Exag!!! busog to the highest level:D We had home-made fruit salad and leche flan from Conti's too.

Spicy Tuna Pasta

canned tuna in brine/water

olives & capers

extra virgin olive oil

fresh basil & italian seasoning

salt, pepper and lotsa chili flakes!!!

simple and easy friends! try it at home too! :)

weekend cooking

What i love to do for my family... if only i could just cook for them every single day...

Sun-dried tomato and pesto penne pasta

My own version of chicken inasal

Bacon Carbonara (my son loves this!)

Sukiyaki Pork Teriyaki

happy 2nd birthday our bebe :)

A Two-year-old child is so many things...

A tiny discoverer of butterfly wings,

A hugger of Teddies,

A sweet sleepyhead,

And someone to dream for in bright years ahead..

.Happy, happy birthday our darling Kian! Mama, Dada & Kuya loves you so much ♥

Kian's Party Favors

Found these cute favor bags from Gourdos! They were on sale :) Filled it with bah-bob stuffs- coloring books & crayons, stickers, pencils, bubbles, some fancy mini springs; and of course chocolates and candies for the sweet tooth!

We prepared these gift tags ourselves! I soooo love do-it-yourself preparations. Makes me really happy and proud after :) A colleague offered to play with the lay-out for me. And mom-in-law helped me with the printing :) Thanks, thanks with much love :)

My good friend Naomi of Naomi's Kitchen gave her chocolate lollipops as a gift for her godson. These are home-made as well! Thanks Ninang!
My mama will be baking Kian's cake and cupcakes for the party; and I will be decorating them myself :) Mommy is super excited! :) I know our little boy will have a blast! and all the kids too! <3

bah-bob for our growing boy!!!

We are celebrating Kian's 2nd birthday in one week :) The family is excited as we've prepared something special for him again this year! it's a bah-bob party for our growing boy! :)

mommy checklist --- almost done!

Father's Day Weekend 2011

We had dinner at Isabelo's Secret Garden on Saturday, dinner with our Cuna cousins at the Canoys on Sunday and buffet lunch at Manila Peninsula on Monday =) Food-trippin' on Father's Day!!!

We love you Dad! =)

on leg cramps during pregnancy

It's my third already; but the pain is still killing me like it's always the first time. Waking up in a painful leg cramps is like a bad nightmare. My mama said it's because of too much salt in my system or maybe I don't drink enough water and I read it's also because of the weight gain :D


It may really be just part of this whole pregnancy but I am still looking for ways on how to prevent the pain.

Stretch your legs a few times a day, especially before bedtime.

Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes to increase circulation.

Resist pointing your toes as you crawl into bed.

Avoid crossing your legs or standing for long periods of time.

Eat potassium-rich foods such as bananas.

Eat calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, fish with bones (salmon or sardines), green leafy vegetables, almonds and tofu.

Reduce your intake of phosphorus-rich foods such as soft drinks, processed meats and snack foods

Food Suggestions:

Almonds
Bananas
Foods Containing Calcium
Leafy Green Vegetables
Salmon
Sardines

Some informative sources here, here and here.

sharing huge blessings =)

Hubby and I are thankful for life's surprises and blessings :) We are preparing for our 3rd baby on the way! Praying for a girl this time :)

Kian is now a "kuya" and kuya kyle is now "manong" :D I'm due to pop on October 30 :D We have a new addition to the family this Christmas! Our family is growing! :)

We are also preparing for Kian's 2nd birthday on July 8. We are doing a spongebob party this year! Our little boy is very fascinated with spongebob (bah-bob)! He watches spongebob videos day and night! I'm sure he will scream his heart out to see spongbob balloons and toys at his party :) Hubby's related post here :)