Best Inheritance

My girls are growing.
Just looking at their recent photos makes me stop and think what happen to my girls, they're not babies no more *sigh*.

Ate L
5 1/2 yrs old

She learns how to bike without training wheels.
Can read - first grade level.
Starting to reason out (this is not good).
Knows what she wants --- no more of the dollar store.
Can count up to 70.
Can write her full name - with the correct spelling and proper upper and lower casing.
Getting better telling her time - just get confused with the short and long hand sometimes.

Baby M
will be 2yrs old next month

She can communicate well --- sometimes just missing prepositions.
Our little miss congeniality once she's warmed up (loves to say hi to everyone).
Loves to stay in Ate L's school (she goes in line too along with Ate L's classmates).
Occassionally throws tantrums (as early as now, we have to cut it short --- i think she's starting to get the point though).
Totally no more bottles for her. Practice drinking on a regular cup.
Working on her potty training... some accidents at random.

Despite them growing this fast, they're still so sweet and love us to give them hugs and kisses.
Scenario with Baby M
When she's stuck in her high chair --- i can tell she wants to get off really bad... "Mommy, hug-hug-hug".
Scenario with Ate L.
She likes to throw baby talk sometimes ... "Mommy, you're the best mommy in the whole wide world".

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To all the daddies and mommies out there, do enjoy your children because they're not going to be this young as years ages. Give them the love, attention, and care they deserve --- despite our super hectic busy schedules. They need us to help them grow and become a better person... Just my two cents.

“The best inheritance a parent can give to his children is a few minutes of their time each day.”

M. Grundler

Baby M stands for Movie

My family and I were intrigue with the new movie that just came out and heard great reviews on it...
and indeed it's a very cute flick.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"

So, for the first time, hub and i had a movie date with our girls --- complete as a family watching a cinematic presentation in a theatre venue. I know my girls were very excited knowing that we haven't done this for awhile, at least 2yrs - since Baby M was born.
Yes, this is Baby M's first movie experience and we were so proud of her, at about 1month shy to be 2yrs old, she made it from start to finish and enjoyed the movie [she was literally giggling with us].

I can see this new found family diversion happening again, and are looking forward to it already =)

Stomach Bug

What's with the ongoing bug ---> literally "FLU"?

The whole family just recovered from upper respiratory infection, now going down to the abdomen --- Stomach Flu.
Baby M started the bug sunday - vomitting and little bit of soft stool [diarrhea]. Yesterday early morning, i had it - puking with all my heart out [this incident reminds me of my two pregnancies], while the rear end is doing it's own thing as well [pardon me for those who's in the middle of their lunch] --- non stop, i feel like i live in the bathroom. Despite the series of medical occurences, i still managed to go to work that morning, thankfully it wasn't that crazy, i voluntered to go home early. Stayed in bed - intermittenly to the bathroom the rest of the day. I felt fatique, and can't seem to bring myself up. Baby M on the other hand is a lot better, was tolerating her solid food and water, while i was the one trying to keep her frozen/iced pedialyte down [to prevent dehydration].
Today, i feel a lot better, just a few dizzy spells, nothing major. I am starting to try/get into solid diet as well. The only advantage in my end is i lost about 4lbs --- although if i were to choose, i would relatively keep that 4lbs rather than going through this event.

I am hoping this health concern that is going around should hit it's end... seriously.

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Update 9/19/09 8pm: It's hubby's turn this time =(

More update 9/20/09 1400: It's Ate L's turn, didn't have lunch today feeling yucky, did a short nap and woke up barfing with temperature of 102F. When will this stop?

September Realization

Yesterday morning [saturday] my Ate L asked me if she can go outside [backyard] to ride her bike. Since it's the weekend, no school i realized why not, i'll let her as long as the weather is good. Unfortunately, summer here is running 90F early in the morning, and for the fact that she was feeling unwell recently so i really have to pay attention.

Realization sinks in that instance.

That the temperature that morning was at mid 70F - perfect weather. I guess summer is almost over.

That autumn/fall is coming soon. Pine cone is starting to mess up our backyard - due for it's cleaning.

That we haven't really use our outdoor grill for awhile [sorry, we tend to hibernate when summer comes around].

That my ate L can really ride the bike well without the training wheels. Well, i know before she intermittently can, now it's all the way - she can maneuver well.

Time really flies so fast, i bet christmas is just around the corner. In the Philippines, i am sure christmas is in the air everytime the "BER" months starts.
Where did 2009 go? A lot has happened - some in a good way and some other maybe on the negative impact, a lot of decision has been made - changed is definitely inevitable.
Including my wrinkles that are noticeable in my forehead too *sigh*.

How's everyone out there? Do you guys feel the same way? Or is it just me?

Substandard

“Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us.”

by John N. Mitchell

I am not a saint, I have my own limitations too. When that button is pushed too hard I growl back likewise. I maybe a good person, but i can't just sit still and be nonchalant if someone just steps over my boundary.
Darn, those atrocious and crappy attitude --- it's killing me, i can't stand it!

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Above photo is not my favorite but i feel the rage in this one, i find it conforming with this entry.