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My Entire Being... going all out for my husband Dee, my son little Dustin, my family, my friends, my career, my hobbies and my faith... a collage of memoirs. Share my journey and have a sneak peek of my BIG picture!
My Mood Today! 
To Be Sporty
I want my son to be into sports when he grows up. I want him to try everything and set his heart into just one sport that he really likes and be at his best. If I have a girl, I would want her to maybe try Equestrian not just for all those cute equestrian apparel but for her to practice discipline and the love to animals but since I have a boy, I want him to like one of these sports, swimming, biking, badminton, basketball or soccer, all sports are my and my husband’s favorite. He can be a triathlete if he wants to. I will support him all the way. With kids getting into so much technology nowadays, I fear that my kid will be too lazy to do a sport but I sure hope that he won’t be. I will make sure of that.
I’m sure this kiddo will make one hearthrob athlete, I have to get ready of that! 
Health Updates
As you all know, I came out from a flu, and with all the swine flu scare, I for one was also worried whether what I had was just a regular flu or the aH1N1 virus. With all the diseases coming out, Mesothelioma cancer, SARS and now this aH1N1, we should be educated about it and updated as well. We should not just stare into blank space and sound like we don’t care right? Because we should care. So I will quote a few from the article I read from the Department of Health website…
“As we anticipate more cases in the coming months, we must institute effective mitigation measures to save lives and prevent deaths and to reduce the impact of the pandemic to our nation and the economy,” Duque said.
With the shift toward the mitigation strategy, the DOH is ensuring that all government hospitals, both at the national and local government levels have the capacity to administer care to high-risk patients where the severe manifestations of the A (H1N1) virus are frequently seen. This is in accordance with the directives of President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo last week to prepare well-equipped isolation wards in all state-run hospitals throughout the country.
More information will be read here.
Mom’s Birthday
I’m blogging late just about everything. Since I got sick and is still actually recovering from Viral Flu, I will be posting almost late blog posts (almost a week late to be exact)! So my Mom’s birthday celebration is one of them. You see, it fell on a Sunday, the day that my flu started. I was a bit hesitant to go with them, my body was aching, a throbbing headache and a sore throat actually. But I can’t miss out that special occasion plus the fact that we are going to have lunch out, I’ve been eating out often these days, I might need the best diet pills you can recommend.
After mass, we are clueless where to go, my Dad was thinking of HapChan but we already ate Chinese at The Zong last Father’s Day. So I told them we should just go to Bonifacio High Street and see if we can find something interesting there plus the kids can walk around, they haven’t gone out since the swine flu scare. True to the word, the kids went ballistic when they saw a really vast playground…
HAHAHA. They looked so funny, shouting and running around the ground and the sun was really hot but they didn’t mind.
He walked around like a supervisor, didn’t want to be held. I was really nervous not to hold his hand because it’s cemented ground but his Dad said it was okay. I guess he’s right! 
We’re SO Proud of You
For 6 years we thought that it will only be me and my brother then this very cute little tisay baby came. Light brown eyes, light brown hair, fair skin and chubby cheeks brightened up our everyday. Who knew that after 25 years she will be very successful in her chosen career?!? From all the exams she went through here in the Philippines to the tremendous stressful exams in Canada she deserves everything. After all the sleeping late, the isolation from the world outside, locking herself in her bedroom, all those post its in her bulletin cork board, those doodles of to do list and notes on her mini notebooks (she followed a timetable for herself mind you and by this year slowly but surely she did every step successfully), the missing out of all the lunch outs of the family and parties of friends just to study?! She sacrificed a lot to get to where she’s at right now and to that, we are so proud of her. As of June 30, 2009 (her dateline) what better wedding anniversary gift for my parents but to receive the news that she is now officially a licensed pharmacist in Canada. She took all the tests once and got flying colors in every exam.
From her first few days in Canada…
to experiencing her first winter…
From having her photos taken only with friends/colleagues during Christmas Day (her first Christmas without us)
She has come a long way and now that she is a licensed professional in Canada, she has a brighter future ahead… This small girl in a big big world…
has her whole world in her hands…
God is good, I told you Soy, He will definitely give credit to all your hardships. We are so mighty proud of what you have achieved. Be well and always thank Him for He is the only reason. I love you and I miss my baby sister. See you next year!
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How to tell if your preschooler is gifted?
Parents can clain it anyway they want. I can claim that my son is a gifted child, though I’m not claiming that. HAHA. I know my son is normal liek any other 2 year-olds though of course he will always be precious to me. Anyway, here are some signs that maybe you can see if your kid is maybe gifted or not:
• Has a specific talent, such as artistic ability or an unusual facility for numbers. For example, children who draw unusually realistic pictures or who can manipulate numbers in their head may be gifted.
• Reaches developmental milestones well ahead of peers.
• Has advanced language development, such as an extensive vocabulary or the ability to speak in sentences much earlier than other children his age.
• Is relentlessly curious and never seems to stop asking questions.
• Is unusually active, though not hyperactive. While hyperactive children often have a short attention span, gifted children can concentrate on one task for long periods of time and are passionate about their interests.
• Has a vivid imagination. Gifted children often create a vast and intricate network of imaginary friends with whom they become very involved.
• Is able to memorize facts easily and can recall arcane information that he learns from television shows, movies, or books.
Seek more articles about it from my source.
Sickie
That’s me. Last Saturday, I met up with some of my online friends, Aggie, Joy and Kathy at Greenbelt and I had fun listening to their stories and their conversations, as usual I was quiet, I actually think that they still don’t get the hang of me being quiet. I talk, I actually do but I can’t really be like them so talkative and bubbly, it’s just not me. Just listening and being with friends is already enough for me. HIHI.
Anyway, we had coffee (actually I had rootbeer float) over at Cafe Breton after our lunch at CYMA and I wasn’t really feeling well already, my throat was itchy and I’m starting to feel a mild headache. I actually wanted to go straight at home after our meet up but I had to go to Rustan’s to buy my mom gifts as per request of my Dad who will be arriving home from Gen San in the afternoon so he didn’t have enough time to buy it himself. Anyway, I had a hard time looking for the items on my Dad’s list which worsen how I was feeling last yesterday and by the time I dropped by my client’s office at The Fort to deliver the album, I was already nursing a terrible migraine plus body pain. I knew I will be sick. I slept early, just brushed my teeth and forgot all about my acne skin treatment routine so I can rest and woke up today with mild coughing, a terrible headache plus an aching body. I had mild fever buy still went with my family to church and had lunch at Friday’s to celebrate my mom’s birthday. In the afternoon I had a 37.8 fever already and had to rest. I’m a bit okay now, still has cough and very low fever but I feel much better now than this afternoon. Thank God! I will be resting for 2 days before goign back to work. I just need to be sure and take my meds regularly. I hope I will feel much better tomorrow.
New Found Toys
I once bought my son some wooden blocks with alphabets and I actually love that he memorized some of the pictures from each blocks and he loves playing with it. So I thought, wooden toys are really nice, they are classic pieces plus very educational. Jacq found some nice wooden toys online, great sales training from the seller, she put it on her siggie from the forums and you can view her items easily through her Multiply site and I actually like these items for Dustin, I will probably buy these on Christmas, gifts from me and Denon since he’s been a very good boy throughout the year.
5 piece musical instruments priced at 899.75
Pilling Tool Table for 325.00
and since Dustin loves cars so much, I need to buy this for him as well…
Tools Truck for 795.00
He will have a happy Christmas, you bet! 
WW: Pure Laugh
Another round of Wordless Wednesday! Join us here.
Kids have the purest smile!
Wedding Destinations
June is the known month for weddings. In the US, it is the perfect month to get married because of the changing of seasons - summer is just starting, school is out, vacations are being planned - that is why destination weddings are very popular during this month! The most popular destination is along the Caribbean of course. With the opening of a new line of hotels called Karisma Hotels, which cater to people from all walks of life, tourists are pouring in by the numbers! The El Dorado Royale Resort is a popular choice for brides and grooms because it carries over to be their honeymoon destination as well. The well-known Casita , which lets couples live the natural bliss of “Aquas del Amor” – the outdoor, ceiling-free showers that adorn the decadent casita suites at El Dorado Royale Resort, is such a huge hit.
Quote About Parenthood
“Having a children makes you no more a parent than having a piano make you a pianist.”
Michael Levine
Lessons at the Half way Point
Do we all struggle with parenthood at some point, one time or another? Everyday gives me one more reason to be thankful that imperfect and undeserving as I am, I have been gifted the privilege of parenthood and it is one thing I won’t be taking lightly. EVER.
Kumon
I have heard a lot of good things about Kumon and its effects on children. A friend of mine had her son enrolled in Kumon Math and it has made him excel in his Math subject at school they had to set up advanced classes for him. I believe that one’s child needs to be exposed to as many opportunities or outlets as much as possible and from there, he can choose where he wants to focus and excel in.
Online University
With technology these days, one can never have an excuse for not being able to do things better. There are people who work from home and earn decent amounts of money because of the internet. There are people who shop in their pajamas because they shop online too. Now, you can study online and reach for your dreams. You can even take up masteral degrees if you want to continue your education. There is an online university that caters to masteral degree programs, they have even launched a new program called Inside Online Education, which features podcasts from their students who share their experience with the university, Capella University. It is worth checking out! This blog post was based on information provided by Blogitive. For more information, please visit Blogitive.com.
Not Just Your Usual Condiment
Vinegar has proven to have as many uses as adding flavor to food.
Here are some tips you can use at home. It’s all natural and organic so you are sure it’s going to be harmless to the kids!
1. Streakless windows:
Simply wash with a mixture of equal parts of white distilled vinegar and warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. This solution will make your windows gleam and will not leave the usual film or streaks on the glass.
2. Clean the microwave:
Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize.
3. Clean the refrigerator:
Wash with a solution of equal parts water and white distilled vinegar.
4. Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards:
Wipe with full strength white distilled vinegar.
5. Bathtub film:
Bathtub film can be removed by wiping with white distilled vinegar and then with soda. Rinse clean with water.
6. Toilet bowl cleaner:
Stubborn stains can be removed from the toilet by spraying them with white distilled vinegar and brushing vigorously. The bowl may be deodorized by adding 3 cups of white distilled vinegar. Allow it to remain for a half hour, then flush.
7. Kill weeds:
Spray white distilled vinegar full strength on tops of weeds. Reapply on any new growth until plants have starved.
8. Keep Flowers Longer
Keep flowers fresh longer. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons white vinegar in a 1-quart vase of water. Trim stems and change water every five days.
9. Cleaner for Gold Jewelry (Winner of June 2007 Vinegar Online Use Contest)
Use one cup apple cider vinegar. Submerge solid gold jewelry item in vinegar for 15 minutes. Remove and dry with cloth.
10. Freshen baby clothes:
The addition of 1 cup of white distilled vinegar to each load of baby clothes during the rinse cycle will naturally break down uric acid and soapy residue leaving the clothes soft and fresh.
11. Clothes washing magic:
Clothes will rinse better if 1 cup of white distilled vinegar is added to the last rinse water. The acid in vinegar is too mild to harm fabrics, but strong enough to dissolve the alkalies in soaps and detergents.
12. Keeping colors fast:
To hold colors in fabrics, which tend to run, soak them for a few minutes in white distilled vinegar before washing.
13. Fruit and vegetable wash:
Add 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar to 1 pint water and use to wash fresh fruits and vegetables, then rinse thoroughly. Research has shown that vinegar helps kill bacteria on fruits and vegetables.
14. Get rid of cooking smells:
Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and water solution.
See more uses of vinegar at The Vinegar Institute.
H1N1 Scare
It was on the news last night that somebody from the country died as a result of complications brought about the Influenza A (H1N1) virus. As a parent to a young toddler, it freaks me out and makes me paranoid about getting the virus, being that both the husband and I work everyday and are exposed to many people. We just take lots of vitamins, disinfect as much as we can, and avoid going to the malls. It has been frustrating since we go out during weekends to unwind but we have staying at home since the outbreak to avoid crowded places.
Let’s hope it passes away soon.
My Profession
I seldom talk about my profession, I admit, I am more into my family and my hobbies that I seldom talk about what I really do for a job. To some who still don’t know, I am a licensed Optometrist. I work in a government hospital, a really small government hospital that usually takes care of the AFP military men and their dependents and also the AFP employees and yes, we welcome civilians too. Lately, the things we use for work are wearing out. I know that this is not my concern, our supply section and the finance office should take care and buy new stuff for our section but of course, I want to help and find nice eye charts for replacement.
So yes, I relied on the ever reliable Allegro Medical and saw the charts we need, ther are the Snellen Chart and the Illiterate Plasic Eye Chart that we need. Being the largest and most technologically advanced independently owned online retailers of life enhancing products, this is a site that my profession or any Medical professions can rely on. They have everything from Exercise & Fitness Equipment, Nutritional Dietary Supplements, Maternity/Baby Supplies and Outdoor Gear so you see, they don’t just have medical equipments, they are well rounded site you can rely on just about anything!
Inborn or Taught?
I have a very jolly son, well he has tantrums just like any other kid but him being very jolly sometimes amazes me. Well, I read this really nice article from Baby Center and I can’t resist of not sharing this to you…
Are children born happy?
Lise Eliot, author of What’s Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life, stresses that while happiness is a mood rather than an inborn trait, certain aspects of your baby’s natural temperament — whether she’s optimistic or pessimistic, shy or bold — may play a part in determining how happy she becomes. And while scientists can’t point to a “happiness” gene or isolate a “moody” nodule in the brain, an abundance of research shows that your baby’s temperament — her basic emotional and social style — is hardwired in her brain.
So if your grade-schooler is genetically wired to be anxious or easily upset, does that mean she’ll become an unhappy teen and a depressed adult? Not at all, says Eliot. It’s essential to remember that childhood development is a potent cocktail of nature and nurture. The idea is to take what nature has given your baby and nurture her for a lifetime of happiness. “Although temperament is determined by nature, that doesn’t mean it’s permanent,” says Eliot. “Temperament is modified by experience, and you end up with what we call personality.”
The good news about your child’s happiness is that the balance between the two is not fixed — the frontal lobes shape themselves based on your child’s experiences. Central to those experiences, of course, is your child’s relationship with you. In fact, the frontal lobes continue developing through at least the late teens, so you have plenty of time to help shape your child’s personality and attitudes.
So, all we have to do is just shape our son’s attitude, let him be the happy toddler that he is, help him improve more and let him continue to be a happy person until he grows up. Nice! 
Cousins’ Love
My son is lucky to have a constant playmate at home. Just a few steps away there goes Ethan whom he fondly calls “Cousin Nate”. My sister in law and I are not actually worried to enroll the kids to playschool this early because the kids have each other to play with if our only concern is interaction with other kids and luckily, they are not really scared of other kids or strangers because they are trained early. As of today, my son is a bit clingy to his cousin. He cries, throws tantrums whenever we leave his cousin’s room. He would shout whenever he hears his cousin’s voice outside our bedroom door and would ask us to go out and be with his “Cousin Nate”. It’s really funny how these two kids show affection, they actually kiss on the lips, hug each other and then push each other away. LOL. They are boys and what can I say? I’m just happy that they don’t fight, they maybe fight over a toy but after a few lessons about sharing, they gladly share and make up. Let me share some of their photos with you…
Happy Tuesday!
Weekend Snapshot: Early Riser
He woke up early, got out of our bed then sat on the floor and looked out the window. I am happy I captured this, he was staring at the sky for some good ol’ 5 minutes!
Best Sleep Advice and More
Last night, I was reading liporexall review online because of my determination of losing some of my excess weight and maybe getting back to my 110 lbs weight when my son woke up from his sleep, he was just sleeping for like an hour! I was disturbed, he’s been sleeping late lately, 9:45 pm being the latest, he usually sleeps around 8pm before, to some this time may not be very late but for early sleepers like us, 9 or 10 pm is already late for kids his age. So, I got too worried that when he fell asleep again, I minimized the review page and searched for sound advices for kids bed time routine…
- Put your baby to bed when she’s drowsy, not fast asleep.
- Try not to look your baby in the eye.
- Win her over to the dark side, buy turning off the lights or just turning on the shade.
- Cut your tie to the baby monitor,
- Relax the rules on diaper changes.
- Keep the sleep routine short and sweet.
- Connect the dots.
- Take back the night.
- Practice climate control.
- Wake kids at the same time every day.
- Stamp out night-owl behavior.
- Sleep-inducing snacks.
- Discourage homework before bed.
- Be choosy about your child’s mattress.
- Rule out medical problems.
I know if you sum it up, these are a lot but if you are more interested and wants to know what’s behind each item, try to visit this page. I will surely try to follow each tip just for the sake of my DS.
Coming Soon
I think this spells out GOOD NEWS to most kids out there including my son. Who is still a big fan of Toy Story 1 & 2. We are actually considering of buying one of those innovative tv stands we saw online because he’s been spending most of the time watching movies during weekends that I can’t use my laptop, of course we have to buy a nice television with the stand but this upcoming movie will definitely be seen for the first time in a theater. Yey, my son might experience his first 3D movie when he 3. I hope Mall of Asia will show this in IMax theater. Introducing…
And you read it right, the whole gang of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Mr. Potato, Ham and Slingky will have thier Disney adventure in 3D!
When?
Aren’t you excited? I am.
WS: Scared
He honked our car’s horn along the church’s parking lot and we told him the guards will get mad, he got so scared he closed his eyes until we left the place.
Laid Back Weekend
That was our weekend.
Saturday was so laid back. Denon didn’t go trailing because of too much raining the past week, we woke up really late, 8pm was so late for us. Had our late breakfast and spend our morning to the grocery because we are scared of swine flu so we went there early to avoid many people. Then we took a nap after a very full lunch at home. I fell asleep beside my son after a little time online and didn’t felt my hubby leaving to meet Jacq’s sister at Megamall to pick up stuff, after that he went to Dad’s shop to get a haircut while we hangout around the house with my brother’s family. Hubby arrived around 6pm after dropping by their house in San Juan. I was surprised with all the stuff he brought home, he told me he was so tired from carrying everything. Thanks sweetie. Anyway, Dustin was happy upon seeing the Alligator stuff toy that Tita Jacq gave him. He was watching “Over the Hedge” that time that he just got it from his Dad and hugged it with Pooh.
After watching the movie he got so excited upon seeing the jubbitz…
and also played horsey-horsey with Allie (DH nicknamed it, short for Alligator)
Sunday was still late back. Mass at 9am. Dustin was the usual “likot” inside the church. Yay! Then we just stayed at home the whole day bumming around. After our afternoon nap we decided to eat merienda at McKinley Hill and tagged along my bro’s family and just decided to eat dinner instead. We let the kids play around McKinley, the safestplace we know for them, they derserve to be out after 6 days of just staying at home but swine flu is a scare everywhere. Then we ate at Hapchan. Ordered 4 dishes and a bowl of bowl of yangchow. The kids ate so much, Dustin ate 3 small soup bowls of fish and rice. Amazing. As for me, I ate enough. I’m on a diet and I’m taking it seriously, I’m avoiding too much rice but ate enough vaind to last me the whole night. Taking Apidexin, I think will have to wait, I’m taking conservative way to lose weight before trying diet pills if ever I really need it health-wise. Anyway, here are the photos of the kids before dinner. They were runnign wild like mad kiddos, just happy to be out of the house. HAHAHA.
I had to include my hubby, he looked so funny here. As if thinking deep thoughts about something secretly. He did not even know I took this picture. Oh boy!
Toy Convention
If there’s such a thing, well there is! I bet kids will be so happy attending this event. But for us, I think our son is too young for this event but still, I’m sharing this for moms out there…
The biggest crossover event in Philippine comics-toys-movies-pop culture convention.
Venue: Megatrade Hall 2&3, SM Megamall
Time: Mall hours
Date: 13th Jun 2009 to 14th Jun 2009
And since this event is about comics, anime, toys, movies, cosplay, gaming and collectibles. You can tell that this is also for the BIG boys. More details at Mom Center.
Boy Activity
I know Denon is truly happy he has a son for a child. When our son was still in my womb and we knew the gender, he started planning of all the activities he wanted to do with our son. That he will be teaching him how to play badminton and now that he is into biking, he plans to buy our son his won bike when he is able to bike on his own. He even told me and discussed about paintball. Yes, he is thinking of bringing our son to do paint balling. He plans in buying a planet eclipse paintball gun as soon as our son is big enough to go with him. We’d probably buy a very nice and very safe gun for our son, we’ll see because right now? I’m a little bit skeptic about it.
Unhappy at School?
Since I’ve been thinking about putting Dustin to school late next year, I’ve been reading articles online about preschool an everything about it an came across this article which I think is worth of posting… So here are some warning signs that your kid is unhappy in school.
Stomachaches or diarrhea before school An occasional episode is common for most children, but if you notice a recurring problem, your child might be worried about something at school.
Nervousness Your child develops unusual ticks such as nail biting, thumb sucking, hair pulling, or bed-wetting.
Silence Your child stops talking about preschool or gets nervous when you bring up the teacher, students, or anything school related.
Boredom Your child is disinterested in preschool and no longer wants to go.
Fear of returning to school in the fall Kids are usually excited about returning to preschool or going to kindergarten. If your child is upset about returning to school in the fall, try to talk to him and find out why.
So can you do anything to find out how your child feels about school? Of course…
Volunteer in class Spending just one hour in the classroom once a month will give you a read on your child’s feelings about school. You’ll also get a chance to see how the teacher runs the class. You’ll also learn something about your child’s relationships with the other kids in his class: Is he getting pushed around by someone with a chip on her shoulder? Is he having a hard time being accepted by a group he wants to join?
Ask your child questions about school “The real key is communication,” says Guy Strickland, author of Bad Teachers: The Essential Guide for Concerned Parents, even with a preschooler who can’t engage in long conversations about school. Ask your child some simple questions: Did you have fun today? Who’s your best friend in class? What did you make in class today? How do you like the teacher? If your child seems upset or nervous about discussing school or refuses to answer questions, there might be problem.
Keep in touch with the teacher The teacher spends five days a week with your child. If your child suddenly seems unhappy at school or has problems with a group of friends, the teacher might know more about the situation than you do. For tips on communicating with your child’s teacher.
I’m pretty sure most kids won’t tell his parents that he hates school but there will be signs everywhere. You just have to feel it and use your instinct as a parent.
WW: The Face
My son makes this cute, bad boy face without a cue. He looks so funny and cute at the same time. He has so many faces and this is one of my faves. (As if there’s s face that’s not on my list)
More Wordless here.
Good Food + Great Friends
I was very busy these past few days that I forgot about looking for some nice kitchen sinks for my parent’s house since the 2 sinks at home need to be replaced soon. What am I busy about? One thing was when I got my package from the US and met up with friends. Just a thought that I want to share, I’m the kind of person who hates EBs and I couldn’t imagine myself connecting to people online since I’m a very private person, I seldom talk about my life even to my closest friends so gaining friends online surprises me and I never regret that one fateful day when I said yes, I will attend that early Christmas party of 2007. Emo, sorry. Anyway, we met at Mall of Asia, I was there early, my bad, I didn’t checked my email since I was busy with my son before preparing for the meet up, I didn’t know that Joy asked me to wait for her nor didn’t received any text message from Aggie that they will be running late so I was at MOA at around 10:00 AM, waiting and waiting, window shopped until they arrived past 11. So you can imagine them getting this look from me…
Of course, I was just joking. I really didn’t mind them getting there late since I had fun window shopping and had my watch adjusted before meeting them.
An Option for Investment
One of the best options as an investment that we have is to invest in gold bullion, silver bullion and other precious metals. Where to get them? You can purchase them through Monex Deposit Company (MDC) that was founded since 1967, and with all the years they are in business, they have known to be America’s leading Investment Company of precious metals. You can buy gold and silver in a form of coins or ingots in many ways possible at Monex. They are far by good investments that any investors can make for they are tangible and can be passed on. Should you be interested, don’t hesitate to contact them bec. for sure they are more than welcome to accept any of your investment queries. I have friends who are lucky and successful, I will definitely mention this kind of investment so they will have more options in investing their money.
Wooden Toys for Toddlers
I am planning in buying Dustin some more wooden toys that he can develop his skills. I am actually lookign for a shop here in the Philippines where they sell these kinds of toys. I love the ABC blocks that I bought online. Aside that they are classic pieces that you can pass from generations, I think they are nicer than plastic toys… I saw pieces online and I sure hope I will have money to buy some pieces soon…
Nice toys right?
Bitten
My son is now suffering from numerous insect bites in the face, he looks like he was beaten by Manny Pacquiao. His right eyelid is swollen and red, he also has a big insect bite on teh forehead and his left cheek looks swollen because of another big bite. I’m suspecting a mosquito bit him last night. I was still awake whe he scratched his face while sleeping, I thought it was nothing only to find out this morning that his face was red in some spots. Darn! I feel bad that I didn’t do anything last night, I should have opened the lights and tried killing the mosquito. As of tonight, I applied a topical cream to relieve him from the itchiness and swelling. Hopefully, Cortizan Cream will take its effect. It’s a cream with steroids so prolong use maybe harmful. Anyway, we’ll see, hopefully the steroids will take effect tonight, it usually does.
Fashionable Moms
Being a mom doesn’t stop there. Yes our priority is the family, in my case, that’s the husband and the son but you don’t have to neglect yourself. You must know that you should also take care of yourself. Make yourself look nice, smell nice and yes, fashionable still even if you are carrying a diaper bag or your 35 pounds son. I find myself taking care of myself more now that I’m a mother. I feel that I owe it to myself and to my family to look nice, not really gorgeous but at least decent and pleasing to the eyes right? Of course, that includes accessorizing. So I found a great site that offers unique pieces, amazing designs and affordable jewelries, Holsted Jewelers.
They cutting edged designs that assure quality. I actually browsed online, though of just choosing only one fashion jewelry and they have amazing jewelries and even have nice bags that I found myself loving not one but more jewelries. Everything a woman wants. I especially love these to accentuate an outfit. Wearing one of these will definitely put “WOW!” in your total look!
Dealing with Toddler Tantrums
Yes, DH and I are experiencing the terrible 2 of our son. I don’t really mind, I am not actually complaining. I’m pretty sure this is just a stage, probably not all toddlers go through this but like colic that my son had when he was a baby, I find this just any other stage. Just another stage to test our patience, I guess. But no parent is perfect and as much as I want to say that I am, I still need room for improvement. I talk to friends who are also moms and I search tips online and found these… (I will highlight specific lines that is helpful to me and might be also for you, if ever you feel this post is very long just try reading the highlighted parts)
Why your child has temper tantrums
A temper tantrum is the emotional equivalent of a summer storm — sudden and sometimes fierce. One minute you and your child are in a restaurant enjoying your dinner, the next minute he’s whimpering, whining, and then screaming at the top of his lungs because his straw is bent. Children between the ages of 1 and 3 are especially prone to such episodes.
Though you may worry that you’re raising a tyrant, take heart — at this age, it’s unlikely that your child is throwing a fit to be manipulative. More likely, he’s having a meltdown in response to frustration. Claire B. Kopp, professor of applied developmental psychology at California’s Claremont Graduate University, attributes much of the problem to uneven language skills. “Toddlers are beginning to understand a lot more of the words they hear, yet their ability to produce language is so limited,” she says. When your child can’t express how he feels or what he wants, frustration mounts.
How to handle a tantrum
Don’t lose your cool. A tantrum is not a pretty sight. In addition to kicking, screaming, or pounding the floor, your toddler’s repertoire may include throwing things, hitting, and even holding his breath to the point of turning blue. When your child is swept up in a tantrum, he’s unlikely to listen to reason, though he will respond — negatively — to your yelling or threatening. “I found the more I shouted at Brandon to stop, the wilder he would get,” says one mother of a 2-year-old. What worked instead, she discovered, was to just sit down and be with him while he raged.
Staying with your child during a tantrum is a good idea. Stomping out of the room — alluring as that may be — can make him feel abandoned. The storm of emotion he’s going through can be frightening to him, and he’ll appreciate knowing you’re nearby. Some experts recommend picking up your child and holding him if it’s feasible (i.e., he’s not flailing too much), saying he’ll find your embrace comforting. But others say it’s better to ignore the tantrum until your child calms down, rather than rewarding negative behavior. Through trial and error, you’ll learn which approach is right for your child.
Remember that you’re the adult. No matter how long the tantrum continues, don’t give in to unreasonable demands or negotiate with your screaming toddler. It’s especially tempting in public to cave in as a way of ending the episode. Try not to worry about what others think — anyone who’s a parent has been there before. By conceding, you’ll only be teaching your child that throwing a fit is a good way to get what he wants, and setting the stage for future behavior problems. Besides, your child is already frightened by being out of control. The last thing he needs is to feel that you’re not in control either.
If your child’s outburst escalates to the point where he’s hitting people or pets, throwing things, or screaming nonstop, pick him up and carry him to a safe place, such as his bedroom. Tell him why he’s there (”because you hit Aunt Sally”), and let him know that you’ll stay with him until his negative behavior stops. If you’re in a public place — a common breeding ground for tantrums — be prepared to leave with your child until he calms down.
“When my daughter was 2, she had an absolute fit at a restaurant because the plain spaghetti she ordered arrived with chopped parsley on it,” recalls one mother. “Although I realized why she was upset, I wasn’t about to let her disrupt everyone’s dinner. I took her outside until she calmed down.”Talk it over afterward. When the storm subsides, hold your child close and talk about what happened. Acknowledge his frustration, and help him put his feelings into words, saying something like, “You were very angry because your food wasn’t the way you wanted it.” Let him see that once he expresses himself in words, he’ll get better results. Say with a smile, “I’m sorry I didn’t understand you. Now that you’re not screaming, I can find out what you want.”
Try to head off tantrum-inducing situations. Pay attention to what situations push your child’s buttons and plan accordingly. If he falls apart when he’s hungry, carry snacks with you. If he has trouble making a transition from one activity to the next, give him a gentle heads-up before a change. Alerting him to the fact that you’re about to leave the playground or sit down to dinner (”We’re going to eat when you and Daddy are done with your story”) gives him a chance to adjust instead of react.
Your toddler is grappling with independence, so offer him choices whenever possible. No one likes being told what to do all the time. Saying, “Would you like corn or carrots?” rather than “Eat your corn!” will give him a sense of control. Monitor how often you’re saying “no.” If you find you’re rattling it off routinely, you’re probably putting unnecessary stress on both of you. Try to ease up and choose your battles. Would it really wreck your schedule to spend an extra five minutes at the playground? And does anybody really care if your tike wears mismatched mittens?
Watch for signs of overstress. Although daily tantrums are a perfectly normal part of the mid-toddler years, you do need to keep an eye out for possible problems. Has there been upheaval in the family? An extremely busy or harried period? Tension between Mom and Dad? All of these can provoke tantrums. If after the age of 30 months your child is still having major tantrums every day, talk to your doctor. If your child is younger than 30 months and has three or four tantrums a day and isn’t cooperating with any routines, such as getting dressed or picking up toys, you also may want to seek help. Your doctor can make sure your child has no serious physical or psychological problems and suggest ways to deal with the outbursts. Also, talk to your doctor if your child has frightening breath-holding spells when he gets upset. There’s some evidence that this behavior is linked to an iron deficiency.
This became an eye opener for me. I hope it will be for you too. Enjoy Mommyhood. Happy parenting!
Eat and Run: Nutritious 2-Minute Meals
We are having problems with Dustin’s breakfast in the morning. Most of the time he wakes up late in the morning which leave me no choice but to let his nanny feed him his breakfast. As much as I want to feed him his morning meal, I sometimes can’t because we are already running late so I browse for some easy to prepare meals so I can still have the privilege to prepare his meals and so I can monitor what his nanny is giving him, not that I don’t trust the nanny.
Derived from Baby Center:
• Orange-banana smoothie. Orange juice, low-fat or nonfat yogurt, and a banana are all you need to blend up a taste treat that’s high in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and calcium.
• Very berry smoothie. Blend a banana, a splash of cranberry or apple juice, and a handful of fresh or frozen berries, which are exceptionally rich in antioxidants (substances that combat cancerous changes in cells).
• Down under delight. Believe it or not, when researchers tallied up the nutritional value of popular fruits, kiwis came out on top. Peel one and zap it in the blender with a banana, apple juice, and your child’s favorite berries.
• Fruit salad. Prepare a big fruit salad on Sunday that you can parcel out during the week. Add a dollop of yogurt to each serving for extra protein and calcium.
• Toaster treats. Frozen waffles take almost no time to make. Choose whole grain varieties for a dose of fiber, and top them with berries or sliced bananas instead of syrup.
So his oatmeal breakfast will be replaced with more other options soon.
Baby Finds
Babynest.com is a one stop shop for your baby needs for couples who are having a baby and doesn’t have any idea what to buy then this is the place to be. The have unique items for parents and their pride and joy. They offers personalized baby gifts, unique and sentimental items for parents to be or for even juts friends who wish to give their friend’s bundles of joy some essentials. Basically, I love the cute items I found for Dustin there…
Great finds right? You can visit their site and browse more. I’m loving every item I see in there. Such a very brilliant site, see for yourself!
