WELCOME FRANCESCA MARGARET!

Guys meet the newest baby kapamilya! Here’s the first angel of our Dubai friends Mei and Yo, meet Francesca Margaret Quiatchon Crisologo.

Dearest Mei and Yo,

Congratulations to the new parents!

Parang kailan lang, we were all in pink to celebrate the baby shower.

And now, I still can’t believe that she’s really here na! Time flies really fast, so enjoy every moment. Savor every minute with her.  Nurture her especially during this time that she feels like an alien to a new world. Protect her and make sure she feels loved and cared.

Just want to share to you that when we had Mimay, it was surely love at first sight. Everything just feels so perfect. It was enough for me to smell and touch her over and over again. The feeling was undescribable but surely the best. But of course, it wasn’t all pleasure. Sleepness nights came, painful breastfeeding, no more long showers, numb arms ka-hehele ng walang katapusan and the list goes on and on. Being a parent is LIFE CHANGING. Massive life change ika nga nila. But I assure you, it’s all worth it.

Mei and Yo, congrats again! You are in for a ride. Buckle up, have fun and enjoy!

Daddy Yo, love your mag-ina like there’s no tomorrow. Take care of them.

We all can’t wait to see Cheska here in Dubai! Take care!

Love,

Nani

OUCHNESS!

Last night was indeed one of the most stressful nights of my life. Monday na Monday.

Last night after dinner, Mimay and I were playing in our living room while husband was in the kitchen preparing my baon for the next day. Suddenly, Poy came rushing, asking me to get him a towel. I looked at him and saw his finger bleeding profusely. Na-mental block ako! Takot ako sa dugo eh. Good thing I have attentive friends who immediately did the first aid to Poy. What happened pala was, he was opening the canned meat loaf using a can opener (syempre!) and thought that the cover is completely detached already. So he pulled the cover and ayun, nsabit ung finger nya because part pala of the cover was still attached to the can.

We went right away to the nearest hospital in our area. Thanks to our dearest friends Lyn & Win for driving us to Canadian Hospital. Hubby was attended to the ER and the doctor informed us that his finger needs to be xray-ed to make sure tendons are not affected. After which, we were informed that the wound must be stitched because the wound is deep. Excuse me lang po sa mga mejo maselan, if you are that type, please feel free to stop reading this post especially with the photos that I’ll be showing you.

My bibi in the ER. Lyn did a good first aid to stop the bleeding.

I intentionally group the next photos so that it will not look too vulgar here in my blog. I was beside Poy the whole time the surgeon stitched his finger. See the ratty face of my husband? That was during the injection of anesthesia directly on his wound! Ay tumibok ang buong laman ko mga teh! Parang ayoko muna kumain ng tocino or longganisa for 3 months hehe.

Hubby was also given anti-tetanus shot, pain killer and antibiotics. It was surely one unforgettable night. Stress Drilon ako to the highest level!

TERRIBLE TWOS

“Ayaw!”, “No no no!”  These are the common words that you will hear from our adorable childzilla. Mimay has been exhibiting behaviors that really get into my nerves. Nakakaloka sya mga ate I tell you!

From a once tiny and harmless baby, our daughter has turned into a child that cannot handle sitting in one place even for just two minutes. All she wants to do is run, squirm and knock-off anything her hands get into. She loves doing crazy acrobatic moves that gives us heart attacks. Yes folks, Mimay has officialy entered the “Terrible Twos” phase of her life and it’s driving us nuts! She’s starting to make her own choices and gradually expressing her growing independence and curiosity.

Calling her attention and asking her to do something seems very difficult nowadays. She just kept on doing what pleases her and seldom listens to us. She also gets easily frustrated at things, parang may period lang ang loka! If she doesn’t get what she wants, she’ll whine, scream and cry her lungs out! Sobrang daldal pa, parang matanda nung unang panahon kung magsalita. Ang pilosopa pa kamo! She also have this undpredictable mood swings lately. Minsan tawa ng tawa and very active, minsan naman ang snob, gusto lang sa room. Ano ba yun?! Poy and I just laugh it off. Para lang kaming may kasamang madaldal na lasing sa bahay lol!

But on a lighter note, Mimay is becoming more and more affectionate too. She loves to kiss and cuddle. Her sweetness really melts our heart. Just one power hug from her and everything feels so perfect. Hay Lord, thank you for this tiny creature! We’re totally smitten by her!  And regarding the TT phase, it shall come to pass I know :)

LOOTS FOR BAGETS

Yesterday ang arte ko. Wala lang. Gusto ko kasi ishopping si Mimay eh wala ko budget, umisip ako ng paraan. Madiskarteng mamee ata to! :)

The very morning of yesterday kunyari I’m not feeling well na. I didn’t talk too much. I’m not minding hubby. He was texting me pero ang tipid ko magreply. He called but I’m not in the mood when we were talking. Kunyari sad ako. He noticed. I said I’m feeling bad because sale sa Max and Babyshop but I don’t have budget to shop for Mimay’s clothes. Then he replied, “cge bibi bibili tayo mamaya”.

Gusto ko tumalon sa galak! Successful ang drama ko lol! When Poy gets to read this, buking ang drama ko. Kaya next time ibang approach naman haha! I am just too happy that I was able to get cheap and nice clothes for our Mimay. I’m so excited to show ‘em all to you!

This is one of my favorite, a red sleeveless polka blouse @ AED 34 (P400) less 25%. This is perfect for Mimay’s red boots!

Pink comfy dress with matching hair accessory @ AED 34 (P400) less 40% ata.

Yellow blouse sale @ AED 15 (P180)

White and navy blue shirt sale @ AED 15 also

Yellow green romper. Very cute! I forgot how much this cost.

And my best buys: slimfit jeans @AED 69 (P800) each from Babyshop na over sa ka cute-an! Bagay na bagay sa bagets!

Look at the details of this, kyooooot!!

The pros of having a baby girl, you get to dress her like your very own little doll! I’m so loving it!

DINO and MIMAY

One day, when Mimay will come across her Mamee’s blog, I’m sure she will be very thrilled to see her kirengkeng photos with this very handsome lil boy.

my favorite shot of all!

Photos taken in Dino’s place in Jumeirah last Friday.

Ganito ang tipo kong maging manugang after 40 years, englisero at flawless choz! But yes, you read it right. 42 years old ko pa papayagan mag asawa si Mimay. Tamang tama, 67 nko nun, pwede na maging Lola Nani. Eeew!

I hope Mimay’s boypren in Pinas will not get jealous hehe. Hi Renren! Ang playgirl ng anak ko haha!

“HANUBAYAN DADEE?”

When it comes to Mimay’s grooming, I am the one incharge. I’m usually the one who bathes her, fixes her hair and chooses the right clothes for our little dalaga. I always make sure that she looks neat and even if she’s in pambahay clothes, she’s still nice to look at.

But there are just those times that the husband needs to take over.

And this is one of those times, Mimay super tuck-in to the highest level! Kadiri! :D

SPEAKING TOO SOON

There have been many new and exciting things happened in my life for the past week. Everything’s well and smooth at first. Results were actually fast and going to the positive side but I notice nauudlot sya at one point. It happened thrice this week na!

Being a makwentong person that I am, I speak too soon about everything. I share everything with a conclusion especially to the people important to me. I can’t contain the excitement eh. But with what’s happening to me lately, may na-realize ako. Speaking too soon jinxed the moment! I should avoid it.

I should keep my mouth shut until something isn’t confirmed yet. OA kasi ako ma-excite, yan tuloy! Hay!