everyday jade

Race car

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Winter was so excited when he saw this car at Omar's car shop.

Good thing they were friends with the owner so my Winter boy was able to get pictures in the car.

Happy?

Book Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:23:00 +0000

One of Summer's school way of celebrating book fair is to have a parade of book characters.

From hand me downs costume from her Ate Jenjen, we picked up her Arabian costume so Summer can pretend like Princess Jasmine of Aladdin. I just put on a crown and voila! She's a princess.

Big girl na baby girl ko.

Happy Birthday Lola

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:19:00 +0000

Lola Toyang celebrated her birthday on November 17. But since it fell on a weekday and most of us are in Manila, we decided to visit her on a Saturday instead.

Summer made a birthday card for Lola.

We bought a birthday cake for her.

And brought pancit and chicken.

We gave her a transistor for a gift since her radio just bogged down on her so she can listen to her prayers over the radio.

Happy birthday Lola!

A must first.

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:05:00 +0000

Stuff are starting to be delivered so we brought the kids to bring in the must firsts to be brought inside our home.

On Omar's way to bringing Summer to school, Winter and I joined them and dropped by at the site to bring in our Holy Family, water, rice, salt and candle.

Please bless our home.

11th on 11-11-11

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:51:00 +0000

It was Yang's and Ojay's 11th anniversary on November 11, 2011 at Bay Leaf Hotel at Manila.

Julian performed a magic show and it was a blast. A kid performing a magic show for the adults!

They gave us a dance number too.

And the Reantaso boys sang with their rockeoke. It's like a videoke with a live band.

While I tried to reminisce my ballroom dancing days.

It was a fun party.

Kuya was matched with the host.

And we were joined by Jenny too. Too bad Kuya just had his toe operation and cannot join us.

It could have been happier if only Tita Leslie can still join us. She was terribly missed. She would love parties like this one, sharing family's celebrations.

Summer's

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Just sharing Summer's work of art.

That's me, Omar, Summer and Winter, according to her. I'm such a stage mom!

Welcome back!

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:41:00 +0000

Mama and Papa are back in time for their wedding anniversary! They just came back from their vacation at New York, spending time with Onnie and her family.

Chef prepared a sumptuous dinner. Grilled beef and pork with vegetables.

And he served Soy Chicken with Hainanese rice with ginger sauce, my ultimate craving! yum yum!

Dinner was soooo good, the boys stayed at the dinner table for loooooonngggg.

Happy anniversary Mama and Papa! Thank you for all the pasalubongs and pabilis.

Fondue night

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:29:00 +0000

Old Swiss Inn - that's where we once celebrated Kuya's birthday. And every Kuya's birthday, on Valentine's Day, traffic is terrible with everybody going out on a date.

And so Jenny invited us for a fondue night at Old Swiss Inn, this time at their Makati branch.

We had cheese fondue.

We had beef with lots and lots of choices for sauce.

As recommended, we tried their Toblerone cheese cake.

And of course, we had their chocolate fondue.

Pardon me for the names of the dishes. Dining out on food cooked on the spot with kids is such a challenge.

Last year.

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:12:00 +0000

It was just exactly last year, Sept. 23, 2010, when Omar and I took our first step for our dream to come true.

We decided to take the plunge and build our own home.

I went to BPI near our home in Paranaque to inquire for a housing loan. We were able to get our loan from BPI but from Malolos Branch. It took us quite some time to finalize the concept, apply for permit and get our loan.

A year after our first step, here's our dream in progress.

I'm so excited. I'm so scary. This is our new baby.

X5

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:11:00 +0000

Omar received a BIG project in his shop early second quarter of this year. It's a total wrecked BMW X5. He have to order and purchase the parts abroad from his friend and source out some parts as well. There were delays in delivery of some parts so he wasn't able to deliver the unit on time. The client was so understanding and he likes Omar for he's been reporting every progress to him.

In my own little way, I helped him by showing online sites of auto paint shops using Spectrum.

Then it's time to deliver the unit. It was sooo nice! It was like sparkling new. I'm so proud of him. The unit stayed in the shop for almost half a year but the wait was worth it.

They towed the car to the BMW shop and everybody in the shop was there to send the unit off. It was heart warming to see it go - attachment for almost half a year plus the pride for being able to finish such a job.

Omar provided snacks for everybody but just as we were to enjoy the food, we received a call that the BMW X5 hit another X5 in the BMW shop just as they were putting the unit down from the tow truck, hitting its rear bumper to another's front bumper.

Awwww... so we will be seeing the X5 in the shop again and will be spending more weeks with him.

I'll post photos soon.

Despedida Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:01:00 +0000

Daddy and Mommy are due to leave for Canada tomorrow for 2 months. We found a reason to eat out. We seldom eat in restaurant now a days. They often stay at Bulacan and we stay in Manila.

We had dinner at the Mini Shabu-Shabu Restaurant at the Fort. It's been a while since we've eaten in this restaurant. It's Daddy's favorite. It may not be kid friendly but my kids survived it.

Have a safe trip Daddy and Mommy! You deserve the break.

Big Toys for Small Boys

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:29:00 +0000

Winter's favorite spot in his Papa's shop.

A restored 1963 1/2 Mustang.

Loves cars

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:23:00 +0000

The little boy is just soooo like his Papa. He loves cars.

Lola Olive gave him cars crocs. He did not want to wear it at first for it was pretty tight, but for the love of cars, he wore it to school today.

Ninong Ojay and Tita Yang gave him cars sando and shorts too.

And Winter went home wearing just the socks and his yaya holding the shoes.

Mama, I show you!

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:16:00 +0000

Winter welcomed me at home with this remark. He was so excited and dragged me to our room to show me his work of art.

Baby, Mama's happy you love arts and you're creative. But please spare our wall with your art. You can post your stickers on papers or your books or bags or toys, but not on our walls please.

Sorry to spoil the surprise for Mama, but you have to clean it up. Thanks Fifi Ate for helping.

Winter's 1st Family day.

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:08:00 +0000

It was Playschool's Family Day and we're with the blue team.

We came in late and missed the cheering part. And as soon as we got to the court, I was in a game without even getting our seat.

Our team won and the kids had a grand time.

We brought hotdog for our food to share and had snack with other families from the school and from the neighborhood.

I'm not in the photos again, I'm the photographer =(.

Happy Birthday Chef!

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:51:00 +0000

Another weekend, another party, another birthday celebrant.

We had Papa's kare-kare.

Of course, the birthday celebration cannot go without the drinking session for the boys.
And no weekend with the kids rummaging the room of Ninong Olejoe and Ninong Orland.
Happy birthday Chef!

3rd year of Winter

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:37:00 +0000

Winter is turning 3!

We had our reservation at Greenwich at SM Bicutan on a Sunday to have everybody in the family join us. Jenny is coding on a Monday and Orland's leaving for Singapore so we have to celebrate it early.

We had pizza and pasta. We just love Greenwich's lasagna.
We had Cars for the cake. We wanted Diego but Goldilocks and Red Ribbon was not carrying the theme for Diego so we had Cars instead. Winter loved it just the same.
After dinner, the kids just have to cap the night off with some rides from the lower level.
The kids, yes including Summer, just loves opening gifts. Winter's favorite was from Ninong Dojoe - a fire truck!
Now he keeps on saying, Mama buy battery! Happy birthday Winter!

Be well, birthday boy!

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 11:57:00 +0000

Summer was coughing one Thursday night with a slight fever. She wasn't able to go to school the following day. Come friday night, her fever hit 40.1 and no Tempra can make it go down, even when I wipe her joints with almost frozen face towel. Good thing her pedia texted back right away and instructed me to give her Dolan, which was magical!

Omar started feeling bad over the weekend. We had massage service for everybody on a Tuesday night.

Until Winter then started to cough too and got fever. I then brought the kids to the pedia. They were prescribed antibiotic, together with meds for cough and colds and nebulizer for Summer. Summer got well while Winter still got on and off fever. I then brought him back to the pedia a week after and he was prescribed a stronger antibiotic and had his x-ray and dengue test. I was told that if after the new antibiotic was given to Winter, he must not have fever or else he will then be admitted to the hospital.

And he still had fever. I texted the doctor and he texted back to admit Winter to the hospital. Knowing the long line for room admission, I called the hospital first to put his name on wait list while waiting for his test results the other night. Dengue test result was negative. X-ray result was cleared. The doctor recalled his orders and instructed us to bring him back instead to the clinic the following day for a follow-up check.

We went to the clinic today with a hyper boy. We went home and was instructed to just proceed with his medicines. And while I'm typing this down, he's starting to get warm again.

He's turning 3 on Monday. I hope he gets well by then. The environment nowadays are full of virus and bacteria, might be due to climate change as well. For my kids' sake and for my contribution to help save the environment, I will go look for eco friendly products for my gift for Winter so I can train my kids as well to love God's creation. But you have to get well first Winter.

Not sick, lots of gift, a happy birthday, a happy birthday celebrant, a happy mom! That's me!

Linggo ng Wika

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

The little boy, always following his Ate Summer around the house, got the virus too. He's been having on and off fever too with cough and colds too.

But we were able to bring him to school for their Linggo ng wika. No activities, just come to school in white shirt and bandana and bring Filipino food. He did not have any fever in the morning. He went to school too without diaper on.

I didn't know that he was starting to learn how to write his name. Good thing I brought him to school so I can practice him more at home.
But he got sick again after school =(. Have to bring him back to the doctor.

Emergency!

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:24:00 +0000

Just to be safe, I have to bring Summer to the ER of St. Luke's for her cbc test. She's been sick with cough and colds and had on and off fever.

Dengue is so rampant and I cannot just sit still and wait for symptoms to arise so I have to take her test even if I'm confident that she doesn't have it. Confidence, this time, is not enough.

My musician?

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 07:18:00 +0000

Winter loves making noise - he likes laying with the piano.

Winter knows how his Ate Summer loves to write. Winter loves doing what his Ate Summer is doing.
Therefore, why not do both? Play the piano while writing. Pwede!

Craving...

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:29:00 +0000

Too much Korean novelas, I want to go to SoKor. I want to eat Korean food.

Good thing Omar got hungry =D. We went to Cafe Monaco for our late lunch/early dinner food.

I had bibimbop, he had katsudon.

We had our kimchi soup.
Sarap! I want more! Craving's not done yet.

Why o Why

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:35:00 +0000

Bakit ang mahal mo?

Pangarap ka na lang ba? Kailangan ba talaga gumastos para makatipid?

True blood.

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Introducing... ang apo ng BGC.

Tunay na dumadaloy ang dugong maghahalaman sa batang ito. Thank you Lord!

It's dream changing.

noreply@blogger.com (Jade) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:11:00 +0000

With the coming baby, life will never be the same again. We are expecting it. It is not just life changing, it's dream changing as well.

We will be eliminating soon a wish from the list and will be adding a new one - to pay off our loan.

With this, we have to work harder, tighten our belts, and know our priorities. Cost cutting is a daily practice now at home. Conserve water, conserve energy, and buy wisely. Good thing I was trained well with my mom on how to negotiate in the market. Getting the best quality goods in the most affordable cost.

It seems it's not only me who are into this practice. From my e-group, they've been discussing a lot about financial seminars. I will have to try the site offering IWillTeachYouToBeRich articles, tips and training. If effective, I will share it with them. Let's get inspired with all the testimonies.

When I get rich, I will pay off our loan and send both my and Omar's family to a trip. I just love travelling. I will help fulfill my family's dream - scratching some off their wish list. And putting enough savings into my kids' accounts which they can only touch when they reach 18.

It's nice to dream. Wake up, Jade! Time to work now to fulfill those dreams.