Mommy Moments: New Photos

The week went by so fast, and it's time for another Mommy Moments. The entire January was focused into everything new. This week's theme is about New Photos; here are some of the new photos of the kids, hubby and me.

my three boys

Juan Raphael

Justin Gabriel

Jeon Aenied

DadEngr and Jeon

That's Me! I lost a little weight woot!

These photos (except my picture) were taken last January 15, it was the day of the Public Installation of Officers of JASML 333 of Free and Accepted Masons wherein hubby was elected as the Secretary for this Masonic year.

Mommy Moments: New Stuff

I forgot to take pictures of the toys they have received last Christmas. I was caught up watching them unwrapped their gifts from "Santa Claus" because they were very much excited about it. Well, aside from the new Christmas clothes that these two boys are wearing; they got what they wished for last Christmas. The Christmas outfit was courtesy of Mamita (my Mom) actually all my three boys have the same suits. But I guess Kuya Jet (my eldest) feel so embarrassed to wear the same thing. He is already a "grown up" according to him. 

They got their Christmas wish,Kuya Jet received his wave board plus basketball and RC car. On the other hand, Kuya Gab got a soccer ball, word factory and RC car too. Lastly, Jeon got the most number of presents from Santa Claus (he was not naughty according to him), he received his Transformer robots (3 of them), basketball and basketball ring plus a mini-scooter.

Overall, it was a perfect Christmas not just for the kids but even for us adults. The material things that we give our children are not the ones they will remember. These toys may break or damage in time but the Christmas memories will always be in their hearts.

Mommy Moments: New Goal s for 2011

For this year 2011, I have set some goals and hopefully would be able to achieve it. These goals may seem to be very simple; yet sometimes even simple goals are hard to attain. But with sheer determination and commitment; I guess nothing is impossible to achieve. Here are some of the goals that I have set for 2011:

• Save 10% of our income and hopefully by the end of 2011 we would be able to save up to 30% of our joint income.
• Work only on the schedule allotted; I have the tendency to work the whole day because I can't seem to stop working once I get my hands on it. So if work requires me to log in at 830 am then I have to be done by 530 pm. The latest would be 7pm so I can spend time with kids and take care of the household.
• Live healthy, oh my! this is quite difficult for me. But I would try my best to do it.
• Most of all, I need to improve my relationship with my Saviour. Hopefully teach kids about Jesus Christ too.

These are some of the goals that I hope to achieve by this year. To know more about the goals of other Mommies; check out other entries of Mommy Moments.

Mommy Moments: Most Memorable Mommy Moment 2010

The most memorable amongst the Mommy Moments entries that I have done so far would be my very first entry; it was the week wherein the theme was Before and After. I really had to look for old photos of my two kids ( they were born during the time I don't have a digital camera yet). Since I don't have my scanner set-up I have to settle for not so  "before" photos of them.

I have another favorite Mommy Moments entry; I think the theme for that week was So Little. I posted two generations pictures of my Mom holding me when I was a baby. The other picture was 30 yrs after, it was a picture of me holding my youngest son. In fact, my mom was so proud of the blog post that she even shared it in her Facebook account so her friends may see.

Although I just recently joined Mommy Moments, I always look forward to Fridays because I have to come up with my blog entry for the week. I am looking forward to sharing more Mommy Moments with other Mommy bloggers out there.

Have a Happy New Year!

Mommy Moments: Perfect Christmas

These Christmas stockings have been with us for a couple of years. We have moved from 3 different houses, I still make sure that I bring these Christmas stockings with us whenever we move to a different house. On Christmas Eve, after hearing the Holy Mass the kids will find goodies inside the stockings and of course gifts under the Christmas tree. So after eating our traditional Noche Buena; the kids would rush under the Christmas tree to check which gifts belong to them.
Me and hubby always make sure that everyone in the family would have a little gift to open during Chrismas Eve. Simple gifts could mean a lot during the special occasion like this.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and more Mommy Moments for the coming year!

Mommy Moments: Give Love on Christmas Day

No Christmas gifts yet, but I still have a couple of days more before Christmas to buy presents for the kids and family members. This week's Mommy Moments theme is Give Love on Christmas Day. I would not have a hard time thinking on what to buy for my three sons; because they know what they want. Actually it is me who is hesitant on buying it for them. Budget wise they are a bit expensive; I know my boys they easily break toys and they easily grow tired of using them. Since it's Christmas Day, I think I would have to give in to their wishes.

For my eldest son (Jet) he wants to have a wave board. He is grounded from using his mountain bike because he fell from the bike more than 3x and broke the breaks, rim of the wheels and bike pedals. Now he wants to have his own wave board.







My son Gab wants to have remote controlled car; I am not sure if he really likes this.In some days, he would tell me he wants violin. As far as I know he enjoys playing board games with his friends. So I need to make sure what is his final decision before I purchase the remote controlled car.

For my youngest son Jeon, he definitely wants to have Optimus Prime. He is been praying about this gift every night. He tells Jesus Christ to remind Santa Claus about his Christmas gift wish. So we need to make sure that he receives it. He tells his Kuyas that he will be receiving Optimus Prime from Santa Claus and Toy Story characters from Mommy and Daddy.


Christmas Day is more than just the presents that we receive. I think it is best that we impart this message to our children. Jesus is the reason for the season do not forget to remind the kids about it. On the other hand, if you have not decided on what to give your kids this Christmas day, check out other Mommy Moments entries. You may get some good ideas on what could be the best gift for your child. Are you ready to give love this Christmas day? or are you merely ready to give gifts out of tradition?

Mommy Moments: Our Christmas Tree

My boys were excited about Christmas and they have been telling me to set up the Christmas as early as November. But too bad Mom and Dad were too busy ; finally we had the chance to set up the tree first weekend of December. They had fun helping out; most especially my youngest son.

No beautifully wrapped gifts yet under the Christmas tree; but for me, these three little boys are God's best gifts (although I wish they were still babies). Looking forward to Christmas 2010 in our new home.

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Sunday Stealing: The Dwight Twilley Meme

Sunday Stealing: The Dwight Twilley Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. The latest book or movie that made you cry?
- A story from my favorite book Chicken Soup for the Soul often makes me shed a tear.

2. The fictional character most like you?
-I think it would be James Bond; I am fascinated with his gadgets.

3. The greatest album, ever?
-I am not really a fan of a particular singer or band; I think it would be Ultramagnetic Pop (Eheads famous band in the Philippines during the 90's)

4. Star Trek or Star Wars? Why?
-None, I am not a science fiction fan.

5. Your ideal brain food?
-Definitely, roasted peanuts!

6. Everyone is proud of a certain accomplishment, which one for you??
-Being a mom is my greatest accomplishment ever!

7. You want to be remembered for ...?
-I want to be remembered as "the MOST BESTest Mom" (highest degree of superlative)

8. Let's talk about recording artists. Who do you find the most inspirational?
- I guess, it would be MJ for me.

9. The creative masterpiece you wish bore your signature?
-I can't think of anything.

10. Your hidden talents . . .?
- None. because I don't hide my talents I share it with others.

11. The best piece of advice you actually followed?
-Pray and God will answer your prayer in His time.

12. The best thing you ever bought, stole, or borrowed?
-the birthday  present for my hubby couple of years ago, it's a simple bracelet. But is very meaningful for both of us. I had to donate blood in order to buy it.

13. What is the most comfortable clothes that you wear?
-I love to wear sundresses.

14. Your dinner guest at the Ritz would be?
-my family definitely!
15. Time travel: where, when and why?
-the year I signed a marriage certificate with my ex-hubby

16. Stress management: hit man, spa vacation or Prozac?
-Spa vacation, and maybe a hit man!

17. Essential to life: coffee, vodka, cigarettes, chocolate, or . . .?
-coffee, soda and chocolate

18. Environment of choice: city or country, and where on the map?
-the country, I enjoy the country life.

19. What do you want to say to the leader of your country?
-do what is right and things will never go wrong.

20. Last but certainly not least, what are you working on, now?
-100 articles that I need to submit in 20 days!

Mommy and Me Monday #2

This is my second entry for Mommy and Me Monday.

just clowning around with my kids

Mommy with Jet and Gab

Mommy and Jeon

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Sunday Stealing Meme

The Sunday thieves strike again, here are the Sunday Stealing questions:

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. If you could interview anyone on your blog (alive or dead) who would you chose and why?
-I would love to interview PNoy (Pres. Noynoy Aquino); I would like to know in his honest opinion if he feels he is the right person for the position.

2. What do you feel is your strength as a blogger?
-I think my strength would be my vast experience about life; I would like to share it with my readers and hope that they will be able to learn a thing or two from me.
 
3. Can you share a little bit about yourself that you have not already mentioned on your blog?
-I hate doing household chores, I am too lazy to do that but I have no choice, I can't complain!

4. If you were forced to change the name of your blog, what would you change it to? Why?
-My two-cents worth; I would like to share my opinion about a lot of things.
 
5. What do you think is the most fulfilling part of being a blogger?
-Being able to do what I love which is writing and at the same time, earn money ..lol.

6. What would you do with your last day if you found you had only one more day to live?
-I would spend it with the people I love and ask for their forgiveness with my shortcomings.

7. You’ve been doing medical research for decades and have finally found a cure. What was it that you found a cure for and why did you choose this particular ailment?
-I am an epileptic, most cures are just temporary and a surgery is not a guarantee that everything would be well. I would love to find a cure for that!

8. What is your most guilty pleasure?
- Eat out with family; I love to treat my family and sometimes we'd go over budget.
 
9. Answer only one. What is your favorite book, movie or TV show?
-My all-time favorite movie is Independence Day; I've seen it a lot of times but I can't help but shed a tear every time I watch it.

10. What do you think is the very best smell in the world? The one smell that can take you back to a time and place of a very vivid memory in your past?
-The scent of the newborn baby is the best smell I can think of. I would always like to remember how it was the first time I held my kids.

 
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Mommy Moments: do have a BIG appetite?

Last week, Mommy Moments was all about small things; and for this week's theme things got BIGGER.. I found the perfect entries for this week's BIG things.

Fresh tilapia from my Uncle Co's fish pond.

 The little tilapia that you see, is actually the normal size tilapia (it's not one of those tiny tilapia that we love to fried). The BIG one weighs around 1kg; and we are proud to say that during harvest season, we have a lot of this Big fish.

Giant Pizza at Xtremely Xpresso

When my kids discovered this pizza, they would not go to other pizza parlor unless we go to Xtremely Xpresso. Large pizza from other pizza house is not comparable to this one. I can only eat a max of three slices.

If you have big appetite; you can try either the giant tilapia or the giant pizza; or better yet why not try  both.

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Sunday Stealing Meme

These are very interesting questions for this week's Sunday Stealing. So to all thieves out there, here are my remarks to these questions.

What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
-my meds, i need to take my maintenance meds for my epilepsy.

How late did you stay up last night and why?
-only up to 11pm, was too tired the whole day.

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
-i love where we are right now, but most probably go overseas.

Have you ever been kissed under fireworks?
-yes! every new year's eve

Do you believe ex’s can be friends?
-no, it can feel awkward sometimes

When was the last time you cried really hard?
-just couple of days ago, when I felt I was a failure as a Mom.

What items could you not go without during the day?
-my desktop because I had to work and my favorite pillow

Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
-my SIL when she gave birth, 3 months ago

How do you feel about your life right now?
- Happiness is a choice, I chose to be happy.

If we were to look in your facebook inbox, what would we find?
-messages from my mom, she'll be home this Christmas.

Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
-for prohibited drugs, definitely; but for other drugs, I won't, I have to maintain my Dilantin

Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
-yup! with a very sarcastic tone. lol.

Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m.: who do you want it to be?
-my mom, surprising us that she arrived earlier than her scheduled flight

Do you think too much or too little?
-as per my hubby, I think way too much; very advanced.

Do you believe in fairy tales?
-no. not all step-parents are evil!

Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work?
-nope, is that the trick to make it work?

What’s the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve dated?
-four years, and he is my husband right now!

Have you ever been on a blind date?
-I think not yet.

Do you have any friends that you’ve known for 10 years or more?
-yup my grade school and high school friends

Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?
-no, in fact it;s the other way around. lol

What song do you want played at your funeral?
-never thought about it yet; coz I don't want to die yet.

Would you tell your parents if you were gay?
-I would, that's what I tell my kids; tell me who they really are because I will love them still.

What would your last meal be before getting executed?
-I think I wouldn't not even take a bit of anything served to me.


Do you walk around the house naked?
-nope, i have all boys as kids.

What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?
-check if everything is still the same.

Who is the person you can count on the most?
-my husband and my mom

What is your favorite Holiday?
-Christmas! because I love to put plenty of gifts under our tree.

Would you ever get plastic surgery?
- I would love to have my breast done. lol.

Have you ever caught a fish?
-yup. a lot of times.

What is the first thing you notice about people?
- their clothes.

What is the farthest you’ve been from home?
-Cebu city, but I am with my whole family so it still feels like home.

How did you meet your spouse or significant other (or most recent one)?
-I was doing my marketing work and he fell in love with me.

Where was the last place you drove (other than home/school/work)?
-I don't drive, my hubby do it for us.

Mommy Moments: So Little

This week's theme for Mommy Moments is about any little things. It was difficult for me to decide on what to post for this week's theme. I was looking through some old photos, and this is what I found:

That's my Mom and that little baby is me

This photo was taken August of 1975, I was only two months old at this time. I can't believe how time slipped through our hands so fast. The little baby that my mom is holding is also a mommy now. 

Me with my youngest son

This picture was taken August 2006, exactly 31 years after that photo with my mom. Little babies bring so much joy in our lives.

If you like to read more about everything "So Little", visit other Mommy Moments entries.

Sunday Stealing Questions

This is my first time to join Sunday Stealing, I couldn't help myself from answering these questions that's why I thought why no make a post about it and join.

Here are the Sunday Stealing Questions for this week and my answers too!

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Lots of pillows or just one? Describe your pre-sleeping rituals.
- Lots of pillows and my feet are inside the pillowcase of  my favorite pillow :P

2. What kind of books do you read?
- I am interested to any kind of reading materials, but I prefer inspirational books

3. What are your neighbors like?
-  Weird..ours is such a quiet neighborhood you don't normally see people go out

4. What's really creepy to you?
- Creepy would be anything involving insects..ewwww!

5. What's your current fandom/obsession/addiction?
- My work!!! would you believe that? I am a WAHM and time management is a BIG problem

6. Do you prefer your junk food sweet, salty or savory?
- Salty and sweet

7. What was the last thing you expensive bought?
- Bracelet for my hubby :P

8. What is your greatest fear?
- Death, my kids are still young :(

9. Do you get cravings? If so, what do you crave?
- YES! chocolates of course 

10. What do you do to change your mood?
- EAT.SLEEP.PRAY.

11. What was the last meal you ate that you loved?
- Baked Spaghetti and Burritos from Toll House

12. Do you want to learn another language? If so, why?
- Yes! it would be nice to be able to communicate with people who can't speak and understand English.

13. What's something that you'd like to say to someone right now?
-  BACK OFF!!!

14. What are you looking forward to?
- having my new LCD TV :P

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Saturday Sightings #01: Looking Back

After the Typhoon Pepeng 2009

This was the front lawn of my grandparents' home (Masantol, Pampanga) after the super typhoon Pepeng. Thank God no such incident occurred this year. That is one of our resthouses couple of inches more and the flood will reach it too.

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