A Mommy AGAIN!

This was taken Christmas morning. I just got up from bed ( so forgive my appearance) and my sister's family are already up and awake. We had a busy Christmas eve since we fetch the husband from the airport. It's a good thing that there is no traffic jam from and to the airport that we were able to be home around 12am.

Having a baby in the house made me remember how satisfying it is to have an infant on your arm. Even the husband was able to enjoy a few minutes with Keisha. He was telling me that it is indeed time for a second baby. Hmmm...I am thinking if Santa would give us that belated but precious gift for us to enjoy in 2010?

Great Buy!

Before I go my way researching about rv repair let me share with you one of the purchased that I had yesterday and have given me a good feeling. We went to Eastwood yesterday to get my check books and on our way to the new Eastwood mall I caught a glimpse of ToonTown. Of course, I have to go inside since they are still having a SALE! Indeed the store is much more organized than the Richwell location. And they have more inventory also. I went home a happy camper because I was able to buy two High School Musical dolls (Sharpay and Troy) at 50% off.

And for the little girl....I got this brand new click start at Php 3K only. It's Php 5999 in store! WE bought this one so that the little girl would just used it in our tv and I would be able to use our desktop again.

Pink Castle

This is one of the many things that the husband brought home this Christmas.

Would you believe that this castle comes from small pieces? Yeah, they assembled it from scratch morning of the 26th. The husband and my brother in law were the one who took the time to build it into what it is right now. And yes, the husband bought lots of princes and princesses also plus fairies. And the little girl? She is having a grand time!

Floor Mats

The husband and I are on constant discussion about buying a car next year. I have enough of the hassle of commuting that I now am finding the courage to drive. I know how to drive, in fact I enrolled myself into a driving school but unfortunately I was not able to explore the roads yet by myself. Anyway, back to our car plan we are already picking up the brand and model that would be fine for me. And then we are talking about accessorizing the car. I know it's a long way to go but he was telling me that we need to put in some floor mats because most of my passengers would be kids who tend to be messy during travel time. Right now we have five kids with ages 0 - 11. Nah, they are not our kids but rather nephew and nieces who travel with us regularly. I showed the husband the floor mats that I saw at carid.com and he is telling me that those mats really would be a big help to maintain the cleanliness of a vehicle. Oh, I really hope we can get the car by next year. I am excited just thinking about it.

Happy Holidays!

I still have to go to the bank and the grocery. But I am already done with the laundry and half way through my online task. I still need to clean the garage and our closet. I have to finished everything before night time. To say that I am stressed is an understatement. I still need to write down the stuff that I have to buy and the menu that I have in mind (just so I won't forget).

And with all these things I know I might not be able to greet you tonight or tomorrow. So my greetings is in advance. From our family to yours..HAPPY HOLIDAY!

Bath Tubs

My sister and I are chatting the other night about the things we wanted in our houses. Right now they are staying at the house of their in laws but they already have bought a lot in the province and she is looking forward in building a house there. But of course that would take time since they can't just leave the in laws who have been taking care of her kids every since she gave birth to them.

As for me, I told her I wanted to expand our house. Put a second floor if our budget would allow. When the loan is all paid up I think we would be doing that renovation. I want one or two additional rooms and also one more bathroom. And that bathroom should include a bath tubs. I like the Cheap Baths I found at betterbathrooms.com and it was really nice to know that they are on sale. I always love white and I really fell in love with all the selections of white tubs at the said website. If only we can fit them right now in our bathroom, it would be pure pleasure! Not only for me but for the little girl as well. She really loves to plunge on the tub every time we check in the hotel.

Gifts

I just finished wrapping gifts last night. Yeah, I am on a rush and unfortunately after all the gifts were put under the Christmas tree I still don't have one wrap for the two of the most important person in my life -- the husband and the daughter. lol. Ironic, isn't it? I was not able to buy a gift for the little girl and since the husband would be bringing loads and loads of toys for her I decided that it is wise to just not buy her one. As for the husband, I don't have time. I'll just have to give him a post Christmas gift since I don't know what he really wanted. Hopefully by next week we have time in our schedule to accommodate shopping for his gift.

The Cry Baby

I don't know what is happening but Anevay is turning into a clingy and cry baby. Well, I really don't mind since sometimes I feel that it's so sweet that she wanted to be with me every time but I cannot help but think why she is turning out this way. Even we are at home (sometimes I got distracted when working because she wants to sit on my lap and I am on the task to compare life insurance rates she would demand attention).

During their dress rehearsal in school last week, she just don't want to perform. She sat on the sideline with me while her classmates where dancing. And if that was not enough during their presentation, she went off the stage! haha. Good thing though that she was able to dance one out of their three Christmas presentation.

Here is the video where she went off the stage.

Christmas Party

The little girl has received lots of gifts from her classmates. They have the exchanged gifts but most moms, decided to give out presents to all the kids in class. Actually before the party there was an ongoing debate among my fellow moms if we are going to give out or not. But I told them I am definitely giving the kids gifts because I just feel like it. hahah. So on the eve of the Christmas party I was busy wrapping gifts for 15 kids as well for her teachers and school staff.

In the end I was glad I was able to give the gifts to the kids. And here are some pictures :

She was so happy. But I have to carry her because of the sandals she was wearing. They are somewhat slippery. The above picture was taken during their exchange gifts. We went home with a bag of presents. And here are some of the presents she was able to received.

There are fellow moms who really took the time to handpicked a gift for her. The bags were a testament. She loves them a lot.

A Step at a time

I still have so many things to do around the house. And it's not helping that I am not feeling well most of the time. Seems like my body and my lupus are having a tug of war. One is pulling me to wellness, the other one pulls me to the road I don't want to take. If only it's a road that leads me to those Toronto hotels since I really need some break.

Tomorrow will be the little girl's Christmas presentation in school. They would be doing three song and dance numbers. And I am so looking forward to it. I am just keeping my fingers crossed that she would participate. Yesterday, on their second round of practice she clung to me as if there is no tomorrow and would not let go. she did not went on the stage. ;)

Why?

I don't mind people who don't have a thought of saving money for their future. It's there money so I don't care. But if you would asked me, one of the things I wanted in life is a big amount on my savings account. So I try to save as much as I can. But it pissed me off big time when there are people who would spend there money as if there was no tomorrow and then when they needed some funding they would go to you and asked for some dough as if you are a bank that never runs out of cash. They would even have the nerve to create stories so that you would sympathize with them only to end up knowing that they are lying while looking at you straight in the eye. Forgive me but I have enough. I mean no disrespect but if these kind of people does not know what RESPECT, TRUST and HARD WORK means, then why would I give it to them, right? Excuse me but I am not a push over. I am a woman who knows her mind. And mine is too intelligent not to know that I am scheme upon.

And I'm so PROUD!

Now, I am feeling that the stress is getting back at me. I am not feeling well. I think I am going to get sick. I have to lay around for a while and ignore the thought that I need to look for furnace filters. I literally dragged myself out of the bed and out of the house to go to school. I thought I could get the reindeer head band from a fellow mom but both have not come. Oh well! It's ok. But that means we need to go to the mall to scout for one.

Anevay went to school today after a two day rest. She was bored already here at the house since she does not have much to do. She colors and paint and play online that's all. Though tired and sleepy, she keeps me on my toe when she got home. I asked her what she did in school today. Here's our conversation :

Mommy : What did you do in school today? Did you dance and sing with Teacher?
Anevay : Yeah!
Mommy : OH, did you sing Santa Claus is coming to town? (then I started singing)
Anevay : No, mommy it's not like that! It's like this..(she sang the song while dancing)

Ah she really makes me proud!

I feel...

tired, really, really tired. And I have not done anything yet. But I have not gotten any decent sleep and I needed to finished some many task. I wanted to put the Christmas tree up but have no energy for it. Who says being a stay at home is easy? Well, maybe if you got some extra hands to assist you. But I am terribly pissed by people who assumed that because you stay at home you have the luxury of time. One friend even laugh at me and asked if I was not bored by staying at home all the time? Duh! If they only knew. But despite of those kinds of friends, I am still thankful I met some who are helping me out either offline and online.

Last week have been a tough week and I was already neglecting my online job. But there are two people who have help me out. You know who you are! Words are not enough to say my appreciation. Salamat ng marami!

Wondering

What would be a fast weight loss? You see I have been consuming a lot of soft drinks this past couple of days because I am so stressed out. Even if I don't eat that much because my stomach can't take it but I go for sweets and soda and now I am paying for it. I know I have to take care of myself but sometimes when you are so stressed out you have to find an outlet. And the best for me ? Chocolates and Coke. That's the two C of my life. hahaha. I wish the little girl would really get better soon. Or I might end up in the hospital bed sooner. hay!

Nearby Pedia

Since birth, we are always going to UST for Anevay's checkup. It really that far from home but I have no choice since I Anevay's pedia is a nephrologist and we are still on the look out for the possibility that she might inherit my LUPUS (hopefully that won't happen). The travel is really tiring that sometimes I am really lazy to go for a check up.

Good thing I discovered a pedia who clinic is just nearby. Just a few blocks from our house. She was highly recommended by fellow moms from the preschool. And yeah, I am so grateful that everytime Anevay has an awy (ouch or a boo boo), we only have to walked and we already are on the clinic. And it's really a blessing that she was already looking after Anevay when she got the fever for one week. God is really good.

Buy or Upgrade?

Ever since I bought my HP desktop, my laptop computer was put on the sidelines. I don't used it that much because it's battery is malfunctioning. Then just last month I discovered that some keys are not working as well. And it also slow down. Now, with the little girl demanding some time with the computer I am thinking if I needed to buy a new one or just upgrade my old one. I wanted Anevay to have her own computer because there are times when I needed to work but she kept on insisting that she wanted to play. Ah, my little girl is really growing up so fast.

Ouchy Ears

Yesterday, I already let the little girl go to school. It breaks my heart to see her crying the school bus. I don't know why she cried but it's the first time I saw her like that. So, after the bus left I dressed up and went to their school. At first she was not participating. She seems like she has no energy. I wanted to get her already and go home. haha. But thanks to one of her classmates (who seems to miss her a lot) little by little Anevay warmed up.

Then, they were lead to the stage to have a practice for their presentation for Christmas. I was proud of her. She was so quick to catch up. She was able to follow the teacher's every move. After the song and dance she was back to her running and jumping.

I don't know if that's the reason why when the evening came she was throwing a tantrum. She was crying for two straight hours. She was complaining of ouchy ears. And so, I decided to have her ears check. According to the pedia it was not an infection. But because of her colds her ears somehow were affected. We were given decongestant and advised to let her rest for few more days before going back to school. So, for today we are homebound ;)

Claims

Right now I have a lot of things to do. I am debating which to prioritized. But I told myself to finished first those things that keep me on the edge like deadlines and stuff. So, now I am starting to read about disability appeal of a LUPUS patient. It's really a pain if you can't work because of your disease. But it's even more painful when you got rejection for your disability claim, yet there are other people out there who would rather shout to the world that they have a disease and not work and just wait for the government or other people to feed them. Sometimes they become a parasite. Believe me I know a person who is like that.

Backlog

I am rushing everything. I have a lot of back logs online. And I am not even half finished. I just have to prioritized those that are expiring soon. As in soon (hours from now! lo!). The little girl seems to be okay now. She has no fever for two days and have been actively playing around the house. She paints and colors the coloring books that my older sister gave her. She still likes her Polly Pocket and have been spending a lot of time online. Yes! ONLINE! Playing games. So I have to share my online time with her.

Tomorrow she will be going to school. Hopefully all her classmates are well and there won't be a virus spreading around their room. I have to talked to her teacher about disinfecting their room. And also their practice for their Christmas presentation starts tomorrow.

Ah I am so tired. I haven't got any decent sleep yet since last week. I am juggling household chores, online work and worrying about the state of anevay and I am having an upset stomach about it. My hair is still falling and a part of my scalp is already bald. What a month! And yes, I am still struggling with the word TRUST and RESPECT!

If you're Getting Married

One of the best occasion one can attend is the union of two hearts. Weddings are gatherings wherein you can see all family members laughing and crying at the same time. Couples make the best of the occasion by getting the best to make their moments precious. I guess that's the reason for the growing popularity of destination weddings. Not only would the guest look forward to the event but also the location. Most of the time the place of marriage would be a place wherein you can unwind and relax. Somewhere close to nature so everybody can appreciate its beauty. I know most of the couples would want to book their weddings through karismahotels.com because of the beauty and elegance it offers. Oh how I wish I could visit that place. Even though for vacation only and not a wedding ;).

The Week that WAS

have been a super challenging one for me. Emotionally and physically I was tested. It's the first time that Anevay got sick in a long duration. For one week she suffered from high fever, irritating cough and cold. It started Friday last week, she got 40 at night. So I asked my brother to accompany me to UST for a check up with her pedia. The doctor told me it's a viral thing and just advised to give her tempra round the clock. Actually, at the time we were at UST she was already active and gave no signs that she has fever. But then when we went home, her fever went up again. And then it was accompanied already by LBM. The next day, it's the same story. I was already scared she might end up dehydrated.

I thought she would be well by Monday but I was wrong. And so when her fever shot up again at 40 in the afternoon we already went to the ER of UST, where her blood and urine was tested. It was really a tiring trip because she was so clingy. And she always asked to go to bathroom to 'wiwi'. After two hours we were advised to go home since all her lab test are normal. Tuesday, I went to the pedia nearby. She told me it's really a viral thing. And told me that fever really last a week now. Wednesday, same story. Thursday, we went to another CBC. Though below normal the doctor said that there is nothing to worry about. By Friday, Anevay have showed signs that she is recovering. She is active again. And this weekend, she does not have any fever. Thank God!

I know I am a bit paranoid. But if you experienced what I have experienced with my LUPUS you would understand. There are things on my mind that only I can understand.

The Christmas Season

Christmas is a season of giving but it’s also a season of overspending. Just last night, my sister and I are discussing how it feels so nice to shop. But when you started computing your expenses the happiness will be short lived. Lol. I know a lot of people who have this attitude of buying everything that they see but the money they are using are borrowed or they used their credit card.

There is nothing wrong in borrowing your money, you know or swiping your plastic card. But what is wrong is when you end up not paying what you owe. That’s the reason why many lending institution and banks files bankruptcy. They give loans to almost anybody and unfortunately not all debtors honour their debts. For these cases, it’s always good to let a Collection Agency like Americanprofit.net to handle your business. APR has been helping out companies when it comes to debt recovery. Their system of doing some early intervention makes debt collection easier. Because of this they have been awarded as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Collection Agencies in 2007 and 2008 and also Best Places to Work in Collections. This speaks volume of what kind of company APR is.

A Trip to the ER

It's been two years since I set foot at the emergency room of UST. Our last trip there was when the little girl was hospitalized because of gastroenteritis. I thought it would be a long time before I go inside again but I was wrong. Although this time I am not that panicky since the little girl looks okay. And is feeling okay.

But inside me there is a battle that is going on. Seeing that anevay is sick and have been for how many days already I was thinking about a lot of things. It's insanity on my part to say the least. Good thing I have my brother to cheer me up and make me laugh. At his age, he is still in great fear of blood and injection. You could have seen him during anevay's blood extraction. I could not help but laugh at loud at him. haha.

Rosie O'Grady

If you have seen me in my teenage years and have seen me know you would be quite surprised at how much I grew. Lol. When I was in high school I was this skinny teenager but as I started to add numbers in my age, I also started adding up numbers in my weight. Haha. And then add the fact that I am using steroids as my maintenance medicine for my lupus. So, my weight is uncontrollable.

But I would also say that additional pounds can be attributed to the fact that I love good food. I love to eat and I won’t say no to a tempting dish. One of my guilty pleasures is to haunt good restaurant and try them out. And one of the dreams is to be able to savour the feast that this place has to offer.
Yeah, this is Rosie O Grady. One of the best Restaurants In Midtown Manhattan. I wish I could visit that place and be able to wine and dine to my heart’s content. I was looking into their gallery, menu and even the wine that they have and it impressed me. Oh, they have their New Year menu already and you can order online! What a nice setup right? Hopefully one day I can enter that place.

A week of FEVER

It's been a week now since the little girl got her fever. It's been a week of sleepless nights, stress filled days and bouts of panic and nervousness. It's the first time that she suffered a fever that does not want to go away. Yesterday, I thought we are on our way to recovery but come night time her temperature shots up to 39.4 and she was having a hard time because of cough and cold. It's really a tough situation right now. I wish to God that this will be over soon. Or I am on my way to giving up already. I already got the cough also.