BECAUSE WE LOVE HER

Being a mom to a super dooper over active 28 months toddler, there are times when I feel like I have had enough of her behavior. There are days I am really getting impatient with Mimay’s growing desire for independence. That’s how I describe her kakulitan. She’s growing, curious and wants to try everything on her own at any risks. Nakakaloka that most of the time I get very frustrated. And as much as I want to deal with her tantrums, independence and mess, I am tired too.  I lose my temper. I yell. I get mad. Then after, I feel like I am the worst mom by getting upset with Mimay’s behavior.

Later on I realized, as a mother, I have to learn the art of patience. It is my responsibility to discover it and yes it’s not easy but my love for Mimay will give me the will and powers to do it. I guess it’s normal to get mad and it’s ok to feel tired, but yelling (and slight spanking) is not. I don’t want it to become a practice for me. I have to control my temper and be more patient with her. Patience cannot be learned overnight but God is there to give me strength because I can't do it alone.

I love Mimay so much, she’s our bundle of joy. I will never trade my life to anybody else now that we have her. We love her more than anything, we love her beyond infinity. She can be crazy and wild sometimes but she’s a gift who needs our love, affection, understanding and patience which Mamee Nani and Dadee Poy are more than willing to give.

I THINK I LOVE RED

I just came to notice now that I think I love the color RED.

With my red specs, red nail polish, red phone cover, red wallet (not in photo) and red belt (not in photo too), ano sa tingin nyo? Favorite ko ba talaga ang RED?

I think I should get a red bag the soonest and a red pump too!   

OUR LITTLE MERMAID

Meet our little mermaid! 

Last Friday, before we went to Burjuman for our church service, we went to Flora Creek Hotel for Mimay’s first session of her swimming class.

This is the day our baby has been long waiting for since I told her that she will be going to a swimming class soon. Everynight before we sleep, she always tells us this: “Miming lapit na! tutulog na tapos miming na! (with matching kilig)” It’s really super cute hearing her say that. Ang conclusion nga namin ni Poy eh sirena tong si ineng in her past life hehe.

We arrived in Serenity Spa and Wellness Centre before 3pm. This wellness centre inside Flora Creek Hotel was introduced to me by my kumareng Joy. I was enticed to try their pool because it’s indoor, perfect especially in Dubai’s temperature nowadays.

Mimay inside the shower/changing room

The entrance per adult is AED 100 for non-member. Mahal sya. Imagine P1200 for a single entrance. So what I did is I registered for a 1 month membership which is AED 200 lang plus AED 100 for the registration. In that, the priviledge would be a 1 month free use of swimming pool then complimentary na daw si Mimay. Much better option, I guess. Since I’ll be coming early from office this whole month of August, it’s the perfect time for me to go swimming with ineng. Atleast hindi sayang ang membership fee.

While for Mimay’s swimming lesson, beginner rate is AED 100 for 5 group sessions. Prior registration, the front desk officer told us that Mimay’s too young for formal lessons. They can’t guarantee that my daughter will learn the swimming strokes at her young age, but what they can assure is that Mimay’s fear of water will go and will learn to enjoy water more.

I wasn’t able to take photo of the actual lesson because Poy didn’t come with us. I was in the pool too so walang photographer. Poy stayed home to iron our clothes (talking about ulirang dadee hehe) and just came to pick us up from the hotel.

The Indian instructor started his lessons by taking Mimay to the pool steps. He lets Mimay sit there and play. This will help Mimay daw to get accustomed to the water. Either the mom or dad is required to go with the child and do also whatever the instructor is saying. In this way, the child will obey the instructions more easily because she will imitate her parent. Next is we are asked to sit on the top step and do some kick. The correct kick is that the leg must be straight with knees slightly bending. Mimay enjoyed this part and I did too :) For the last part of the 1^st session, we were asked to put a toy that will submerge in the water. The toy was placed in the “semi-shallow” pool step which is to be taken out from water by Mimay. This will help her prepare to eventually put her face underwater. The 1^st session lasted for less than an hour which is ideal for Mimay’s age so that she will not get bored easily.

Tired baby after her class

It was a fun experience for me and ineng. It’s a good bonding moment too! I can see how happy she was. She was kissing me every now and then as if it is her way of saying thank you to me. The feeling was priceless.

We are scheduled to come back on Tuesday for the 2^nd session. I am not expecting Mimay to learn the butterfly stroke after a month, either free style or floating, etc. But what I expect is that through this activity, we will get to bond more and our Mimay is happy. That what matters most to me and Poy.

WHY I LOVE POY - Part 11

It’s been a while since I haven’t blog about my poging poging bibi. Did you guys miss his hirits? Don’t worry because I think namiss nya din ma-feature sa blog ko hence this comeback post.

Eksena yesterday while we are waiting for the metro:

Poy to Mimay: Neng alphabet muna tayo,game. A is for?

Mimay: Apple, a a apple (she’s singing it just like what she heard in You Tube)

Poy: B is for?

Mimay: Ball, ball ball ball

Poy: C is for?

Mimay: (esep esep)

Poy: Ano neng?

Mimay: (still not answering)

Poy: C is for KANGAROO, ka ka kangaroo!

Nani: (in shock) Biiii!! Anong C is for kangaroo??

Poy: Ay mali! K is for kangaroo pala neng!

Kaya nawawalan ng gana magaral si Mimay eh, gulo ng tatay nya! Hehe =)

MOVIE REVIEW: 3 IDIOTS

Its time for another movie review, but this time, Hindi film naman.

The movie was very impressive and we learned a lot. I have to give 5 stars to “3 idiots” introduced to us by our friend Lyn. It was a humorous, tear shedding and entertaining film packed with real lessons in life.

At first, I was hesitant to watch it because it’s an Indian film so malamang eh nose bleed kami because it’s in Hindi. Good thing it has an English subtitle, so we relied on it to fully understand the plot. We made the right decision of watching it despite of the almost 3 hours duration. Yup ganun sya katagal, Titanic level! But no regrets kahit puyat. The movie is really worth watching.

Almost all of us in the house had a good laugh with the actors in this film. The song ang dance part is very lively that we had an LSS (last song syndrome) until now hehe. “A A All is well!” Katuwa because parang movie lang nila Dolphy and Vic Sotto na may dance number lagi. There were also parts in the movie na cryola naman ang drama namin lahat. Para lang kaming mga luka sa bahay, tatawa, sasayaw, iiyak hehe.

What’s good about this movie is that we grasped moral lessons that can be applied in our everday lives; here are some I want to share to all of you:

1.     Education is important. Don’t waste the opportunity. Value your parents’ hardwork just to be able to send you in a good school.

2.     Take courage. Especially in tough times. Learn how to handle your problem maturely. Wag mag su-suicide ;) Life is beautiful!

3.     Stand firm. Fight for what you believe is right. Learn how to say NO.

4.     If you’re suffering from any kind of hurts, always remember, it shall pass. Sabi nga sa movie, our heart is weak, so we must always remind our heart that ALL is WELL.

5.     Love is not always about money. Dump the guy who’s inlove with his money alone, he’s an ass!

Actually madami pa eh, I just don’t want to ruin if ever you guys have plans to watch it too.

P.S.

Do you know that the lead actor Rancho here is 43 years old na pala in real life?     He doesn’t look his age no? He looks bagetching. Parang si Bert lang, char! :)

RANDOM KWENTO

And Thursday came! Woot woot! My most favorite day because Thursday means, Friday na bukas! Yipee! We have a scheduled videoke night later in 214. Since tipid mode kami lahat, house party will do for us with matching kropek to munch. Then tomorrow is the start of Mimay’s swimming class in Flora Creek Hotel. I am so excited for it! I hope magising ako ng maaga, cross fingers ;)

But I am more excited for August 1, that’s on coming Monday na. Instead of the usual 9:15am – 6pm schedule, we will be going home a little bit early for 1 whole month! Yey! The initial schedule would be until 4pm but we are hoping and praying that the management will agree to 3pm instead. Then at the end of Ramadan, we’ll have 4 days off! Yon! That means more time with Mimay and the hubby. *happy dance*

And just an update, last night is the 1^st night without the hubby at home. Like what I have shared in my previous post, Poy will be on night shift until mid of August. Naynay will come on the 15^th morning pa hence the change of schedule for us. Ang hirap ng wala si hubby! Wala ko mautusan haha! But all in all, I survived night 1. Yey!

I haven’t kwento here pala that I am wearing eye specs now and it’s red, kabog! But still mukha pa rin akong lola! But it’s okay because I am not experiencing headache now. Before kasi almost everyday I am taking Ibuprofen or Paracetamol for my headache. The doctor told me that I should wear this while working in my laptop to somehow lessen the eye stress.

I am like this during office hours. Achieve na achieve ang granny goose look. Pardon me for this shot, di ako kagandahan at sa toilet talaga ang location. Parang ang haba ng fez ko here no? Or maybe, wala na akong pisngi dahil namamayat na ako?? Choz!

O sha, gtg! At baka isipin nyo naman eh tambay lang ako dito sa office (obvious ba?)

Happy weekend everyone!

DXB CUTIES

Today is a very blessed day for our friend, Tita Lou. She just got the residence visa for her baby MM.

Our dxb family is getting bigger yey! I am personally very happy for her because finally, after long months of waiting, she will be with her baby boy na, ofcourse with Daddy Mark too. God is really good and it’s another testimony that nothing is really impossible with God. All praises only to Him!

I was like Tita Lou months ago, praying hard that everything will go well with Mimay’s move here in Dubai with us. That’s why I so know the feeling. It’s really hard and painful to be away from your child.

Ta Lou, we are all very happy for you and Mark! And to baby MM, we can’t wait to see you, lexie, andino and mimay all play together soon.

I grabbed below photos of our babies from FB. I just want to share to all of you because they are all very adorable. At may madadagdag pa, watch out for our new baby girl in October c/o MeiYo! =)







Len/Ric, Jay/Carl, Lyn/Win, Ssel/Leah, Dong/Jo – what are you waiting for? Gawa na, now na! =)