Day 21: Late Night Shopping

Thursdays are dedicated to do some groceries during mid-week.

Day 20: Sugar Ban Lift

... and so I awarded myself with GJ's Very Vanilla Chiller...

Day 19: Prep Blue

Leon on his second day at the Hills Adventist College's Early Learning Centre and first day in complete uniform.

He was very proud to greet me with good news yesterday that he finished everything in his lunch kit and left almost nothing in his drinking bottle.

Day 17: Boys at Work

It was a good Family (Sun) Day. 

While the little ones were busy playing. Entertaining themselves while waiting for the BBQ.

Day 16: IPhone I Am

Just got "converted" today. I had apprehensions but in the end of my survey in Facebook, there's nothing to regret about it.


Even took my little boy's photo using my new toy. And it looked as if I had it edited. LOL!

Day 18: Iron Man

Surprised to see this FB status from hubby. Hardly you find a man these days who proudly announces a domestic chore he has just accomplished.

I was going to steal a shot of hubby while ironing (lest he won't have any business shirts and slacks to wear). I didn't know that my cheeky Leon had beaten me to it. 


I found this blurry shot in my IPhone the next day. 

Day 15: Just me and my belly!

I realized I haven't posted an entry in my Project 365 with a close-up photo of myself and most of all my baby bump.


So here it is.

Today we just had dinner at Maccas (slang here for McDonald's). Hey it's Fun Friday, no cooking chore for me tonight. :)

Staring at the shape of my belly...

Does it look pointy?

Or round?

Day 14: Baby Target

Today, we officially started shopping for LaLiLo's stuff. We took advantage of the huge sale at Target. I know we shall be back over the weekend to get some more... Exciting times ahead.

Day 13: Morning Scene

On a weekday, this is how I normally leave my "two blues" whenever they are on school holidays. 


If they're lucky to find me just about to leave for work, I'd make them more than just cereals and fruits. I would add toast or completely shift from continental to Filipino breakfast like making garlic rice, fried egg, tocino/longganisa/spam.

And there are mornings that I couldn't leave sooner because I find it hard to do so. I had to make sure that they would be eating right and that they've got everything they need before I leave. And the more I stop and think about these things, the greater chance of missing an early bus. 


Haay, I can't wait to be with them or at least just be next to them 24 hours, 7 days a week. Won't be long sons... SOON!

Day 12: Un-Divided Attention

Someone's busy with his new gadget today. And so, does that leave me unattended to? Nope! Because as he goes through reading the friendly manual and the pain of data transferring, he concurrently searches and downloads the this week's episode of Desperate Housewives and Heroes. Hehehe! 


Actually, I'm ever thankful to him today for driving all the way from his work to pick me up from my work (READ: that's 30 minutes going east) and driving all the way to West Sydney to get what I was craving for today... waffles!!! (READ: that's 1 hour going west) , then, back home (READ: that's 30 minutes going east). 


Thanks for the undivided attention and for meeting my cravings. I once stopped believing that with you I always come first. But I have to tell you, I'm believing again....

Day 11: Godson Gabriel Benedict

A new Godson is a new blessing to us.


We share in the joy of Romms and T. 


And congratulations to Kuya Miguel too!

Day 10: "Atomic" Cloud

Driving into the motorway this afternoon, a massive cloud formation from afar caught my attention. It looked like the atomic cloud from the bombing of Hiroshima.  

Day 9: Hanging out at the movies...

Even though I know that one day you will have peers of your own to hang out with, I wish you will still find it "cool" to hang out with me and your dad as much as you do now.

Day 8 : Rainbow

Yes, we joined the Rainbow Family.

This is the product that goes by referral system and IMHO does not need a lot of marketing.

Eight years ago, we were already impressed by what it can do in puryfing the air within your home and not to mention the water based technology it uses compared to dry vacuum systems. And yesterday, we were even more impressed.

The guy showed us how much it can clean the flyscreens, furnitures, light fixtures, exhaust on the ceiling, mop and dry the porcelain tiles, clean the mattresses and corners that are hard to reach.

So today, when our new unit arrived, my excited hubby used all of its "might" in cleaning the entire house including the area behind the fridge and under the fridge.

The photo below shows hubby cleaning. And inset, shows how much dust and dirt he has already collected after vacuuming the carpet in the master bedroom and its furnitures, the boys' room and their mattresses.

With Rainbow, I know I will never have to buy another vacuum again.

Btw, tell me if you're interested to see it for yourself...

Chopsticks

You used to be a slow, picky eater, always challenging our patience. But we won't seem to have that problem anymore. I see that you like taking upon yourself that challenge of trying various cuisine. 


So, one lunch time, we decided to eat at the newly opened Thai resto in Castle Tower's Piazza. It's called Red Spoon. And not only did he like all the spicy dishes but he also used the chopsticks throughout his meal like a pro. 

Day 7: Bananatella Crepe

I can never let down my boys when they asked me tonight to make crepes. Luis isn't much of a banana fan but when mixed with Nutella, he instantly fell in love with it. Leon loves banana and nutella. So no surprises there when he came back asking for a second serving.

This is my first attempt at banana crepes and even hubby liked it over the usual mango crepes I make.

Filling: Bananas, Nutella spread, whipped cream

Crepe: Made from Pancake mix. (I just added more water and instead of two eggs, I only used one egg. And I added a tablespoon of vegetable oil)

Day 6: Breathing through the Breeze

I couldn't stand my migraine today that has been bugging me for the past few days. This was just what I needed. To relax by my fave lounge and let the breeze soothe the surging pain in my head. 


Let it blow! Let it blow! Let it blow!

Day 5: DIY Wardrobe Shelves

This is hubby's first DIY project for the year. Woot! Woot!

We have to start moving out Leon's clothing from the nursery room. Since he is sharing room with his Kuya, for now, it just makes sense to build shelves in the existing built-in wardrobe. Everything to the right is Leon's and the rest is Luis'.

Still moving and sorting more of their clothes tomorrow...

Project 365 - Day 4 : Who Said Corelle Is Unbreakable?

While cooking crepes tonight, the Corelle plate I was using to stack up my cooked crepes suddenly gave a loud "tick".And this is what I saw...

A plate broken into two pieces and they looked like a couple kissing. Amazing :)

TRANSITION

A few have come to ask me not long ago, "So are you no longer a Catholic?". But I neither reply with a yes or no - because I believe I was and still am a Christian. One must remember, the Catholic church of Rome is of Christian denomination. We all are believers and followers of Jesus Christ. But only us ourselves can really tell that and not the religion you belong to.


So if I can describe in the simplest way what my water baptism last 30th August 2009 was about, this is what I went through: 

Not a conversion or change of heart but a transition.

My Catholic upbringing taught me about Jesus Christ. But thirty years later, my desire to have a deeper and personal relationship with him is born.

From TRADITION to TRUTH

From EARNING to ACCEPTING (salvation)

P.S. I was actually 7 weeks pregnant with my current child when I took that "plunge" (water baptism) in HillSong church. I was spotting/bleeding for 2 weeks before that and thankfully, on this day "it" was clear.

Project 365 - Day 3 - "Lemons"

What benefit does one get when he/she puts lemon in their drinking water?  Got a bag of lemons yesterday from Steph's backyard and this what I thought making use of them...

Day 2 - Can't wait for Christmas...

... because I just got a bargain from the Christmas Warehouse.

When I arrived at the store today, the floor was almost empty. While all items were substantially marked down, most of them were also marked "SOLD OUT". My heart was thumping as I approached the Christmas tree display at the back. And I was right! The tree that I was intending to purchase and was already on special at $199 just before Christmas had a mark down of $89.95, BUT was already SOLD OUT. It would have perfectly fitted my budget. 

So I looked around and though I wasn't planning to spend more than $100, I ended up getting a "more" majestic tree. The original tag of this one is $569.95 and I know that just before Christmas it was marked down to $379.95. And today, I got it for $169.95. But because I am a VIP member, I was able to get additional 10% off that special price. So hubby only paid $152.95. 

And so the saying goes, "Good things come to those who wait".

Project 365 - Day 1

My 2010 will sparkle in full circle. BECAUSE I BELIEVE SO! :)

A quick note...

It’s been months since I last blogged. I must admit Facebook became a mini blog to me.

I will try to resurrect my passion for blogging now that I am past my first trimester. Yes, that’s right! In case you’re out of my FB list, we are expecting baby #3 aka “La-Li-Lo”.

So let me end this quick note with our latest family photo. (Although, it may be hard to notice my baby bump from this photo taken during the October long weekend at Canberra’s Floriade festival, trust me, I’m growing bigger each day!!!)

God bless!!!