Another Batch

Anevay has been asking three things from her Daddy. A solar system toy, solar system book, and a solar system sticker. The daddy told me to just buy the books and sticker locally. Good thing, her aunt (my older sister ) bought her the sticker. And I blog about it on a previous entry I have taken care of the books. So the toys are now the responsibility of the daddy. Which he gladly obliged. Last night while they talked over YM, he already showed the toys to her and their is a microscope as a bonus. Anevay can't just stop talking about the toys. So there we have another batch of toys coming in. I am thinking, what's for Mommy? :)

No Plans

My birthday is just a few days away. And I realized it just now, because a former officemate have send her advance birthday greetings through YM. Really, I don't want to celebrate my birthday. Unlike last year, I was so excited because the husband is with us and it's my first time celebrating it outside the country. But for this year, because of my request he would be home on the 2nd week. I wanted him home for the wedding of my childhood friend in which the little girl would also be a flower girl. As of this moment, I really have no plans for my birthday. I will be spending it on the pool for the little girl and mines swimming lessons. And then an hour in Anevay's school for her summer class. I don't know if I wanted pasta but I guess I have to because the kids would want some and would love any excuse to eat it. Just thinking about it is so depressing. haha. For a birthday gift I wanted the husband home but I know that's impossible. I also want to buy a ergo baby carrier in the future if God's would allow that for me as a birthday gift. Even if I am scared, but HE would allow it, I know it would be okay.

But I am grateful that despite all the trials and tribulations I have reached this age. And yes, I am looking forward to a lot more birthdays if god will allow it.

This Summer

I am happy that our summer has already started. I am getting back on the normal track slowly. We are out of the house everyday and yesterday I was able to go to the school of the little one without any escort but her. Only two more days and we would be completing a week of swimming lessons. And then the next week, it would be swimming lessons and summer class for Anevay. I am still thinking on what time I can transfer the little one for her swimming lessons. The summer class is from 11 to 12 and I don't want her to be too tired for her lessons. A week after next we would be a complete family again. Yipee! We would be attending the wedding of my childhood friend. Ah I forgot we are also planning on a family outing. Not sure about the venue yet since I am too tired to browse.

Never too Late!

In my 31 years of existence, I went to countless swimming outing and even had the guts to go underwater on the beautiful waters of Coron but guess what ? I don't really know how to swim. Oh yeah, my little girl is a better swimmer than I am. When we went to Coron, I felt I have missed a lot of things because of my fear of water so I vowed that even at this age, I would definitely learn how to swim. So when the little girl started her swimming lessons I just knew I have to enroll myself also. Not only would I learn to swim but it will also be a great way to rehabilitate my operated knee. According to my ortho, I needed to exercise to strengthen my bones that are slowly being damaged by prednisone. I also expect that with an hour a day for six days a week, I would somehow lose some weight like I have used a fat burner. Oh yeah, I still wished to see the day when I am a lot thinner. When I don't have to fight those bulges because of water retention. But sometimes because of the pain you experienced in exercising, you wanted to quit. Just like right now. I am only in my second day but I feel like my muscles are super sore. I am too tired. Fortunately, I paid the full fee so I have no choice but to attend my lessons.

The fruits of her LABOR

Today is the first time I went out with only Anevay to accompany me. First time since my accident. We went to Anevay’s school to pay for the summer class. And I am so happy because I got her report card already plus their class pictures and her portfolio. The latter consist of all the works that she has done for the whole school year. The teachers also includes four pictures of her in action. I so love it that the teachers have put in an effort to gather all the kids work, put them in the folder which they have given to us.

The workbook contains all her homework, seatwork plus her quarterly exams. The CD contains pictures of the little girl and a video that has made the parents cry during the moving up. The folder was neatly separated by quarters.

and this is the inside…

and pictures of course…

I am so happy to look into the exams of the little girl. And the remarks of the teacher just made my hearts jump with joy. I am so proud of all the accomplishment of Anevay! And now I am so excited for the next school year. Her last year in preschool.

SweatShirts

Right now I am creating my shopping list. Not for me but for my husband. He will be home soon and one of the the things that we try to do when he is on a vacation is to a have trip to the mall to buy his clothes and upgrade his closet. Most of the time we buy office wears and also some casual attire. But this time, based on his request we would be looking for some discounted sweatshirts that he can used come winter. I have been looking over the internet and I am happy that somehow clothing4all.com have products that I know would look good on him.

Along with the sweatshirts, I am hoping that I could also get him the port authority shirts that I saw at the website. I am so excited to do some shopping. As I am excited that he would be home soon even if it's just for a week. That's better than to not seeing him at all, right? And so I am getting impatient. To keep my mind off the days, I try to update our shopping list and our to do list. This way, having a list would make it easier to plan our days and maximized his vacation. And shopping is therapeutic, you know :)

After six months

After six months of staying at home, and going outside for one a month for a check up, now I found myself going outside the house every day ever since Monday. Oh yes, the swimming lessons of the Anevay and her cousin has already started and that has been our daily activity. The little girl is so excited, that on her first day she cried because I told her she can’t swim yet because no one is around to teach her. Fortunately, a coach became available. She was so brave and we did not have to encourage her to go to the middle of the pool to get her kick board. She even went underwater a couple of times.

I am so proud of her. And at the same I am entertained by her. She kept on telling her coach to let her swim on her own, then she would asked him to go to a certain direction. She really loves to swim.

We are on our third day now and as planned I signed up for the lessons myself. I don’t know how to swim and it would be a good way to rehabilitate my operated knee. Hopefully, swimming can help strengthen my bones.

Being Careful

I have been using steriods for nine years now. And I have my fair share of bad side effects from it. But I cannot stop taking it because it's the only medicine that can control my lupus. Last week when I went to my doctor I asked about the ugly marks I have in my arms. He told me this are again the bad side effects of the meds I am taking. I don't have a choice but to accept it. Because if I don't take steriods I would be subjected to more brutal complications. And my doctor have already warned me about it. I know this is quite different from the effects of Topamax, because some of the victims does not know what its effect is when they took it. That's why some of them have the right to file a Topamax lawsuit. If ever you encounter some birth defects on your babies and you took Topamax while you are pregnant, it would do you good to contact O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949. They are a firm that would assist you on your lawsuit.

Nose Bleed

Nose bleed. I always hear this term especially when friends, families and acquaintances talks about the little girl. Some would even joke about not wanting to talk to Anevay because she only knows the English language and she has the 'twang'. And I would tell you, there are times when I also say this term especially when she starts to inquire about the universe, solar system and the heavenly bodies. Most of the time I just wanted to answer 'I don't know' to end her questinos but I know it's not the right way to go. I wanted to encourage her to learn and explore her interest the way my mom did to me. That's why as much as possible I would find something to help her. For example buying this books..

We really went to Fully Boooked in Gateway just to buy her some solar system books. We've been in different branches of National Bookstores but we have not found any. And so I decided to go to Fully Booked. Fortunately we found two.

And I am happy ( but sometimes regretful..haha) that everyday Anevay would like me to read and explain this books to her. Oh yeah, we discuss the big bang theory, the moons of the planets, Apollo 11 and rocket ship. There was one time when she got her IPAD so that she can compare the facts in her books with the IPAD.

And just the other day, she asked her Daddy if she can bring Neil Armstrong home with him.

Spa Wraps

I am still thinking if I can now spend some minutes in my portable sauna. Ever since my accident I have not done any pampering for myself. I haven't even visited a saloon for the last six months nor a spa. And I am dying to have my hair cut and style plus my nails to be groomed. Add to that, I want to have a body scrub and body massage. But right now I am not that confident if the services could do me good. In fact I am hesitant to used my portable spa at home because I am afraid that it would do some serious damage in my operated knee. And I think I need some spa wraps which I can used while doing some serious detoxification on the sauna.

I have looking for high quality wraps. One that will fit my body. I have gained some weight when I was spending my time in bed, recuperating and somehow the one that I have no longer fit me. Imagine that! I am currently looking for some spa wraps that not only looks good on me but are also made up of high quality fiber. You see I have quite a sensitive skin that sometimes there are clothes that would make me itch all over. I just hope I could find a wrap that is okay with me and my skin. And if ever I found one, it's a sign that I would be okay spending time in the sauna.

Teaching them Young

I admit that my nephew and nieces plus my daughter are dependent on technology like us adults. They always play on the computer and different electronic gadget. They rarely play under the sun which we have grown up to. And we adults would like them to experience even just a little of what we had. That's why this Holy Week I was keen on showing them even just one of the many practices we Catholics have. And I choose Visita Iglesia. We visited seven churches yesterday and it was quite nice to teach them about the different churches and the stations of the cross. I was again put in a hot seat when the kids asked me about the two man who were crucified with Jesus. I was glad to answer them because one of the things that I have when growing up is a substantial lessons on the life of Jesus Christ, the bible and the different prayers. We always joined contest about the Bible and Catholic practices. IT's nice to know that the little activity we had instill some values on the kids.

Defects

My doctor always warned me about the bad side effect of one of my medicine. I would take this medicine as long as I live to avoid any blood clot occuring. I have to be off it for six months before I get pregnant to avoid any birth defects. That's why I am very careful. It's good that my doctor has warned me about it. Unlike those who have taken Topamax, which is a medicine for seizure and even for migraine. But unfortunately it also can caused cleft lip or cleft palate. I am not surprised that their as an on going Topamax lawsuit which is being taken care of O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949. They are assisting clients with the need to pursue a lawsuit against the said medicine.There are times when we are not the cause of what went wrong and so we have the right to demand for just compensation when someone wronged us, right?

Busy Summer

Before I was given the go signal that I can walk I already had some plans on my head for the summer of the little girl. I know she is bored and I don't want her holed up in our house playingn in the computer or her IPAD. At first I thought of buying her an inflatable swimming pool. But I might need some hydraulic hose to fill it up with a water. haha. Anyway, after the Holy Week we would be starting our swimming lessons. That would be twelve sessions (from Monday to Saturday). Then by May 2, we would be starting her summer classes in her school. That's until May 13. By that time, daddy would be here. I am not sure if we can go out for an out of town activity. Then May 20 would be my friend's wedding in Pampanga. Anevay would be a flower girl. A day after that Daddy would be going back to work. Well, he'll go home again on July. Isn't that great. I still have a lot to do. And I hope I won't get sick again.

My dose of LAUGHTER

When not busy nagging me to read her the solar system and tell her about heavenly bodies, Anevay likes to talk. And there are times that I end up laughing at her dialogues. One time was asking her to stop using her IPAD because I need to charge it. Here's our conversation :

ME : baby, stop using your ipad na. it's lowbat, we need to charge it.
ANEVAY : how about we buy another ipad, mommy?
ME : you're kidding, right?
ANEVAY : no, this time I'm serious.

Imagine that. Then today she complains that her mouth was too tired. haha. Then she told me she want to meet Neil Armstrong. Oh my, my little girl really is growing up and it's challenging you know. I just hope I could really keep up with her growth.

In Preparation

I am back on my feet already. Thank God! After six months ofhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif waiting, I am now allowed to resume on my normal task and I can say slowly I am doing some house cleaning. It's a major job but one I would gladly take. Right now, I have finished cleaning our storage area, rearranged our bedroom, cleaned the living rooom and of course did a major scrubbing works on our bathroom. With this I have also put in a lot of stuff in the garbage bag and did some necessary disposal. I think I am 80% done with the house cleaning.

Next on my project is catching up with the little one's activity. Of course I also have to do some research especially about the auto usate milano since we are looking for some affordable cars for sale. The husband and I already agreed that we would be buying a vehicle before the year ends. That is if there are no untoward incidents that would require cash out from us. You know, we have to consider the budget also. As for the need for it, I know we really need one. Especially when its school time already. It would be a lot more convenient for me and the http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giflittle girl to have our own means of transportation.

As for the husband, he already mentioned that he wants to trade in his car to a new one. Since it's already giving him a lot of problems. Hopefully by the end of the year with our loan being paid in full he can afford one of the cars we saw at vendita auto usate. I know he would be thorough in choosing his preferred car and I think it's only right since he needs to make sure that his vehicle would withstand the climate http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifof the country where is working.

Anyway, this are all our plans in the near future. But right now, I really have to focused on getting my groove back. It has been a while and sometimes my feet are still woobly. I need to have the will to exercise you know. And start walking. Of course, while doing all this I still have to make sure I do my job. Like looking into the compro auto usate at garagedelparco.com. Well, I am back. And it sure will be a busy months ahead catching up.

Summer Classes

My original plan for this summer is that I will enroll Anevay in swimming lessons and resume her Enopi sessions. I planned to do that after Holy Week, once I am used to walking on my own and have the confidence to climb up the stairs. But today, I will be making some slight changes.

Anevay's teacher called today and was asking about the reservation and summer classes. That gave me some thinking. So I decided to enroll her in the phonics lessons for two weeks. After that, she would be entering the last phase of pre school on the coming school year. That's what I love about Anevay's school.. They really are after the good of their students and are giving updates through phone.

So, our summer will be busy. Opps, I am also planning to enroll myself in swimming lessons to rehabilitate my legs.

My Little Nurse

I am thankful that I have a sensitive and caring daughter. Like her dad, she takes the task of taking care of me especially when I sick. When she sees me on the bed, she will asked me if I am not feeling well. And her next question would be if I need a massage. Oh yes, despite the fact that she has little hands, she can definitely relieved me from my aches. She is my little nurse and there are hot pink scrubs for kids, I would buy her one. She loves to act as if she is a medical professional.

I won't be surprised if in the future she would consider taking up a career in the medical field. At her age, she is a bit of scared with individual in medical uniform company but her actions seems to show that she is greatly pleased in serving sick people.

I guess I just have to wait and see. But for now, I wish that she would get over her fear of individual in medical profession. I would look forward to the day that she would smile and great people wearing mens medical uniforms.

A Good Massage

It’s like buying gold. A good massage will always be worth of your time and money. But right now with the condition of my knee, I have second thought of calling my massage therapist. True, she knows my body very well and is familiar with the condition I am in still I cannot help but be scared thinking of the twisting that I have to undergo. And now, I really need a massage because my foot is so achy. Seems likes it’s because of walking and putting on my weight on the left. And when I am sore, I would asked the little  girl to give me a massage. Though, she has small hands, she does relieved the soreness. And mind you, she won’t give me a massage unless she has the Padre Pio oil. haha.

Lookie..

She does have a good hand and done a job on massage me.

This Summer

After six months, I am now fully recovered. But I am still struggling with my steps so I need to exert some effort in walking. I hope I can exercise and after two weeks I would be walking normally without the struggles. After holy week, I planned to resume all the activities of the little girl. I am considering ballet and swimming. Actually I like swimming because I planned to enroll myself to strengthen my legs. the only question is, would the coach allow it? Then I have to start with the English and math session of the little girl. This would be the one to keep her occupied instead of enrolling her in the summer phonics class in her school. Oh, it would be an interesting summer for us.

And this little girl just makes my summer worth it.

Artzooka Challenge

I always wrote in her how Anevay loved the solar system. She likes to talk about the planets, stars, sun, meteor, comets etc. Every night when her daddy calls they have a few minutes of discussing the solar system. Eventually it would lead to both of them quizzing each other. Of course, it won't contain questions about testosterone cypionate but about the 1st, 2nd, 3rd planet etc. And we are so proud because Anevay knows all the right answer and description of the heavenly bodies. Because of this her Tito and Tita ( my older brother and sister ) showers her some of the things in the solar system.

Her Tita bought her those glow in the dark sticker. Unfortunately, we still have not had a time to put them on the ceiling. So, what I did is to put some on the head board of our bed.

Then her Tito made something out of cardboard on the pizza box and the cover of the Ben 10 container from KFC. According to Anevay, Tito artzooka it. If you are familiar with the Artzooka program in Nick, then you know what I mean.

And here is what we did last Friday night. Stargazing in our room. haha.

Anevay had a blast looking into our ceiling while holding either the stars or the planets.

Which is Which?

After six months, I am now fully recovered. But I am still struggling with my steps so I need to exert some effort in walking. I hope I can exercise and after two weeks I would be walking normally without the struggles. After holy week, I planned to resume all the activities of the little girl. I am considering ballet and swimming. Actually I like swimming because I planned to enroll myself to strengthen my legs. the only question is, would the coach allow it? Then I have to start with the english and math session of the little girl. This would be the one to keep her occupied instead of enrolling her in the summer phonics class in her school. Oh, it would be an interesting summer for us.

My Little 'BIG' Girl

Somehow, Anevay is getting used to the idea of staying at home the whole day. She knows she is on vacation and soon she'll see her teacher once vacation time is over. I figured out that it's really nice to explain to her what's going on and the concept that goes with it because she is indeed growing and can now somehow grasp what is going on. This time I decided to be consistent on reminding her to pack away, wash her hands before and after meal, throw trash in the trash can. All those little things that I know will be with her till she grows up.

Her memory is really remarkable. She would say those lines from the movies or programs that she have watched. Yesterday, she was telling me about a splinter and how to cure it. While her eight year old cousin asked me what a splinter is. Yeah, Anevay really is into English. But I am proud to say that she is trying her best to speak and learn Tagalog/filipino. She is learning a lot of worlds already.

And of course her favorite subject is still Solar System. The other night, she and her dad were talking about the planets and sun plus comets. Her dad keep asking questions and we were both amazed how she can answer the questions correctly. She can even describe the comets and tell the planets in order. We are really proud parents.

Card Day

Today is the card day of Anevay. Unfortunately I was not able to go to school because of my condition and my brother has something important to do. No, he is not looking for some trailer hitches but he is preparing for their exhibit on Monday. Since I know I won't be able to attend I already send a message to the owner of the school ( who is also the head teacher ) and she told me it's okay. She even offered to send some worksheet to help Anevay review during summer. They wanted to prepare the kids who are in Cycle 2 for Cycle 3. And then told me it's better to enroll Anevay in the summer classes they have. Actually I was planning to if I'll be okay already. I am really excited for Anevay since she really is starting to read and write. I can't wait to see if she got Mommy's genes :) and would surpass my medal collection. haha.