Moving Up Songs

Two of Anevay's teacher are active Facebook user. They really like to comments on post about Anevay and they are religiously posting pictures of the kids. I love to interact with them because they really are sweet. And they take good care of the little girl. One time one of her teacher posted a music video of Tangled. I commented that it's one of Anevay's favorite song and add that the little one knows the Healing Incantation and When will My life Begins song. Her teacher told me then that Anevay sure is a fast learner since now she already knows their moving up song. I have guess for a time now that DOREMI and SO LONG farewell might be their song for Moving Up. And her teacher confirmed it.

Well, I am happy that I was able to download the video of both songs. And I also got a copy of the sound of music which is now in the IPAD of the little girl.

The Tea Party

I sure hope I was there to witness the events because according to a fellow mom it was one of the nicest gathering for the kids. They were all dressed up, the rooms were decorated to look like first class restaurants and kitchen utensils were put in a way that shows elegance. To top that, the kids were asked to perform the cotillion. Anevay cannot contained her excitement when she arrived from school. When she got off her school bus, she was again shouting, Mommy, Mommy I have something for you. She hand me this…

And five lollipops. lol. She told me she dance and dance. And her classmates were so adorable. Oh yeah, she is a chatterbox. hehe. I cannot help but feel proud about our little girl. Not only is she pretty but also intelligent. Many says she took after me. I just wish she would be as good girl as mommy. haha. And the husband and I cannot feel sad that she is no longer a baby. Here is our little girl all glam up!

She is wearing my older sister's blouse plus accessories. Because that's what the tea party is all about. Kids would wear their parent's clothes.

A fellow mom was in school during the Tea Party and am so grateful to her because she took a lot of nice shoots of the little girl. I so like the picture of the three girls going outside carrying their bags (well, our bags). One even brought her Mom’s LV. haha. I just love the activity to bits.

Learning Trip

The fees for the education trip of Anevay is included already in her tuition fee. And I am quite happy that the school in all out in sending the kids in Learning Trip. Though, because of my condition Anevay was not able to join majority of the trips. But for this year the learning trip includes going to :

• Museong Pambata
• Post Office
• Fire Station, Church, City Hall
• Timberland Heights

Fortunately, our little girl was able to go during the trip to the Fire Station, Church and City Hall. And I am glad that the school has a Facebook account that post pictures of the kids. Here are the pics of Anevay.

This one is my favorite picture

I am wondering what she is praying at this time. Oh well, I can guess since she always pray that I get well soon. That Jesus would take away Mommy's booboo. And here is how she posed.

Oh my baby! She is growing up so fast.

Plans for the Holy Week

When I was young I would eagerly participate in the different activities for the Holy Week. I don't mind walking barefoot under the heat of the sun because I feel good afterwards and it's part of our faith. Somehow, after that fateful day in 1995, I lost that eagerness. Because everytime I try to participate in the station of the cross or the procession, I would remember seeing my father took his final breath. yap, papa died on a Good Friday. A few hours before 3pm. I always believe he did that day, hours before we Catholic believe the hour that Jesus died because he live a good life. He was a good person.

When I was able to overcome that 'bad memory', I was not able to continue the tradition because at the time I have been plagued by joint pains due to LUPUS. It hurts knowing there are things that I wanted to do but I can't. Yet, I know HE understands. This year, I wanted to go back to that tradition. But I am not yet sure if we can make it since I am still recovering. I wanted to go home and let the kids experience what we have experienced during Holy Week. We want them to witness our Catholic faith. Maundy Thursday would be devoted in visiting the churches from our house to the province. I wish we could really go home. Then Good Friday we can participate in the Station of the Cross, go to Bataan and also join in the procession. I wish we could stay until Sunday in the province. I am planning on looking for Easter Gifts - Personal Creations which we can give the gifts as a remembrance of what they have seen. Not sure though if this is really possible. I wish that before Holy Week I am well already.

So Far

My mind has so many jumbled thoughts right now. But I am trying my best to get organized and put everything in perspective. And it helps that I can talk to the husband even if through text or YM. My priority is to be able to save lots of money. I am trying my best to cut down our expenses. Somehow not being able to go out helps a lot. It prevents me from doing unnecessary purchases.

I am also planning. I wish that on summer we can go somewhere with the kids. Somewhere fun but not too expensive because my target is that by the end of the year we have the funds to buy a vehicle. Hopefully by that time we can also go to Disneyland or visit daddy again. Well, in God's time.

For now, I am focused on getting well and healthy. I need to lose weight before May. I hope after this, I won't face another health challenge again.

Progress!

The only thing that I have not yet done right now is to go to my rehab doctor to update the rehab program I am undergoing. I am doing my own exercises so that I can avoid muscle atrophy. Also, I am trying to be aware of the food I eat. I so wanted to go for a scrub and massage but I know I am not yet ready. If I am fully recovered I would be trying out some colon cleansers for detoxification.

On the home front, I can now help with the cleaning. And yes, everyday I try to wash the dishes. Of course, I always feed the little girl, and make sure she brush her teeth everyday. Oh, I cannot wait for summer because by that time I hope I am back to normal already.

A Dress Problem

On the 24th, Anevay will have a TEA PARTY in school. And this has bring some problem to me because they are required to wear their parent's dress. Oh yeah! And I can't find any dress that would look good on her. I already texted my sister for help. And she told me she has a blouse that she can lend to Anevay. Hopefully it would fit!

If worse comes to worst, I would have to make her wear her own dress. I just have to give her accessories that she can used and a bag. Sometimes preschooling can be really stressful, you know.

Some Kind of Saturday

Seems like my wifi signal at our room is weak. Here at the living room and I am using the desktop, my connection is okay. I can work uninterrupted. But I am a little bit sleepy. I really can't sleep soundly at night. I am thinking if I need some natural sleep aid. I know one way to help me sleep peacefully. But he is hundred of miles away from me. hehe.

Our household is a bit busy right now. My nephew has this school project that needs some video making. They cannot find an adequate location so we just told him to do it here at our house. Well, it's also a way for us to see who his classmates are, right? So now they are busy with their project and later on my brother would help them in editing and putting some background.

Learning Filipino

The deciding factor of not enrolling Anevay yet to big school next year is because she still does not understand Filipino. But I am glad that it helps the my brother's family is here. They converse in Filipino and they are trying to help me out in teaching the little one Filipino.

And now, Anevay is really trying her best to speak in filipino. She can say, maganda, mabango, mabaho, pangit. She kept on saying ni for si. But there are times when our tutorial turns into a funny one. Just like last night, I was asking her where her leeg is ( Leeg = Neck ). And she points out to her LEG. Oh man, we cannot help but laugh.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that by the time she reach 6 years old ( next year) she can fully speak and understand Filipino.

Staying Young

Since I do not have much on my plate right now I can find some time to give attention to my body. After the operation and months of being inside the knee immobilizer, my legs suffered muscle atrophy and has changed complexion. I also have scars as a remembrance of my slip. Fortunately, as time goes by and because of exercise and a lot of scrubbing my legs are now looking a bit normal.

Because of the improvement that I have seen I told myself to pay attention to my body. I am not getting any younger. There are age issue that I am now facing. Before I don't really give much interest to cream that says you can look young if you used it or your skin condition will improved. But now I even researched on how to get rid of dark circles. It's not really vanity. For me, it's finding a weapon against my illness. Looking for some ways how to remedy my situation.

Dealing with a Teenager

I have a thirteen year old nephew. Who is also a first year student right now. And as of this moment, while I am blogging, my older brother is having an argument with him over the phone. You see my nephew left this morning to do their project. It's a role play and they have to put it in video. He called to asked for his father's help in editing. Unfortunately, they have not have a location yet. So we suggested that they just come to our house to shoot.

And the teenager does not want to. Which made the father pissed off. haha. This is an everyday occurence here at the house. The father and son having arguments. Not being able to find a meeting ground. I guess, it's really hard to raise a teenager. I am wondering what will happen when it's my turn with Anevay. haha. I wish by that time the husband is here already.

In the end, we were able to convince my nephew that it's best that they do their video here. So after this I am going to order for lunch at KFC.

Like A Baby

The other day, the little girl somehow realized that I can now stand on my own. So she came to me and asked, mommy, can you now stand up and walked. I answered her, yes, I do baby. Then she said, come on mommy stand up and walked. And since I saw her anticipation I humor her and I stood up and walked a little. She clapped and said "Yehey! Mommy can walk! Mommy can walk". She then went to her aunt and called out "Tita, look my mommy can walk". We were laughing because of the reversal of role. Seems like I am the baby learning how to walk. But I am sure glad that I am walking again and on my way to full recovery.

Every night, the little girl would asked me if I am well already and would say Mommy I don't want you to be sick anymore. That made me a bit sad and made my resolve to be healthier stronger. I would consider colon cleanser and hope it would make me better. Oh yeah, I promised that I would do everything to be healthy for my husband and the little girl.

Sounds of Music

First, it was DOREMI. Anevay kept on singing it and I knew I just have to download the video of Julie Andrews teaching the kids, DOREMI. Of course, it pays that I am keen with technology. I downloaded the youtube video - converted it to a file that oculd play in her IPAD. And seeing her smile and sing and dance with the video really makes me glad that we have the IPAD.

A week after she is singing another song. This time it's SO LONG FAREWELL. You should have to see her tilt and say CUCKOO! CUCKOO!. HAHA. I had a hard time looking for a nice video in youtube. But I was able to get a hold of one and converted it again.

We have a CD of the SOUND OF MUSIC. It was the husband who insisted on buying it and make the little girl watch. But the second CD was broken already that's why I decided to just find another copy. Right now I am currently converting it and after that I'll transfer it to her IPAD. Not sure though if Anevay would be interested in watching it.

Baby or Not?

My daughter loves to talk. For her to develop her skills, I encourage her to speak her minds out. Most of the time while she is eating she would talk about how she spends her time in school. During the night before sleeping we would tell some fairy tale story or about the movie that she watched. I am happy that now I can really converse with her. There are times when we spend late nights just talking about her daddy. Oh, those late nights are not frequent. I don't need to think on how get rid of dark circles but I do think of ways to make me look younger. You see now I realized that somehow as I aged I have to find ways to look radiant. I don't want to look like a grandma of my daughter. lol.

How's Valentines?

I thought the husband was kidding. I thought it was a joke when he asked me if I received the Valentine's gift he asked to be delivered to me. I answered him in reply, not putting so much weight into. Told him I am eagerly anticipating his truck load of roses. We had a good laugh night before the 14th. That was already okay with me. Being able to hear him giggle.

But of course, it made feel loved receiving an unexpected package. I was tickled pink and so our little girl...



Thanks Daddy, you know that flowers or not, I feel very special to be loved by you.

Personalized V Day Gift

They were supposed to be Christmas gifts. But unfortunately, our machine brokedown (oh yes, we need to call in some breakdown service to sort out the problem ) and it took sometime to repair it. And so I just decided to wait for Valentine's day and give the gifts to Anevay's teacher. Simple gift but personalized and useful too. Tomorrow, the little girl would give them to her teachers together with the card that she made. I hope her teacher would like it. Actually Anevay wanted to used the gift already since it has her school logo in it. And she said the bags are for little girls only. I do hope she'll give them to her teacher.

Here are the bags. Design and printed by my brother. It's his business.

Cards

Last Friday, I received a message from the head of the preschool of my daughter. She was asking us parents to help the kids create a card for their teachers since the 14th is also National Teacher's Day. I already planned on asking Anevay to make Vday cards for them so I have scheduled Sunday for that activity. I know the teachers would love herr gift even if it's not an xbox. The little one is cooperative in making the card.. She even have stories to tell about her drawing. And I think she has a talent for drawing unlike me. haha. Imagine, we were able to make four cards. And she was also happy with what she has done..

My Junior Saver

Everyday, either we call Daddy or Daddy will call us. And everyday, you will hear the little girl tell her daddy to come home because she missed him so much. And after that statements she would follow it up with "Daddy, do you already have money in the bank?". You see, I try to explain to Anevay the reason why daddy has to outside the country to work. The only explanation that I think that she would understand is that Daddy has to work to save some money in the bank so that when the time comes that we have enough he can go home. And because of that explanation, I was able to introduce to her the concept of saving. So, now everytime she sees a coin she would get it and put it to her piggy bank. When I am fully recovered I planned to deposit those coins in the bank. I would take her along as the husband suggested. We realized it's not too early to teach kids how to save. Who knows because of this the little one would be open to the idea of having a business. Or she would enjoy looking for good investments. Or she would be the one to Buy Gold Krugerrands. Isn't that great? I hope this exercise will yield a good result for her future.

Look What I Got

via snail mail today...


I have never been this happy receiving a snail mail. I thought when the Teachers called to check our house address I thought they are just updating their records. They even asked for Daddy's address in Kuwait. Then the kids visited the post office. There are pictures that shows them mailing letters. I thought they are letters from school.. but I was wrong. And boy I felt so glad to see this. When the little girl saw it, she asked where is the blue one, mommy? It's for daddy. I made one for daddy also. haha. Now, I know her memory is improving also.

Where is my Gown, Mommy?

Anevay would be a flower girl to her god mother on May. Since I am still recovering I told her god mother that we cannot join the entourage in their measurements and that I would do the measurement myself. So yesterday, I got the measuring tape and asked the little girl to stand in front of me. As usual Anevay started asking a lot of questions while I am measuring her. She started asking me what we are doing. I told her I need to measure her for her gown since she would be a flower girl. She then proceeded by asking me what a flower girl is. We have a question and answer session ranging from gowns, to wedding dresses, to even flowers and asking me who will make her gown. She is pretty much excited. I am just keeping my fingers crossed that she will walk down the aisle.. Well, I am also looking forward to it because it's her first time and I think that wedding will turn out to be a simple reunion of high school friends.