Aster's 1st bday

Mommy Project #1 -"Aster's Firsts"

If there is only  a tutor 101 module for mommies , parenting  should be  surprisingly easy. We can easily deal with baby chaos, sugar ban episodes would be calmer, and  follow-up shots won’t send us in panic. I am a  clumsy mom, and a bump on Aster’s head is my new  normal. Yes. I’m too ashamed to recite the fact that because I’m a type of mom that rushes everything, i really need the helping hand of dad. Amidst  that scary side of parenting, a vivid art play ,almost perfect toddler photos, and a shy angelic smile, amazingly give us parents, the craziest and happiest ride of our lives.

 I want to share some facts about Aster, as I sheepishly watched  her grow...

 

@ 2mos

May 15, 2008- saw her smile for the 1^st time on her sleep

July 11, 2008-she watches tv tv with us, point-blank

July 17,2008- shouts discreetly. She used to be a cry baby, and the only method to stop her from crying is cuddling.At 2 months she goes to work with us(in stroller)

 

@ 3 mos

Aug 17, 2008-1^st time that we went to church with her

Aug 18, 2008- giggles incessantly after bath

Aug 20, 2008- recognizes her name with one whisper

 

@ 4 mos

Sep 12 2008- try to turn from side to side

Sep 13,2008- can surprisingly hold her feeding bottle

Sep 15,2008- make hesitant rolls

 

@5 mos

Oct 2008- habitually reaches for her feet; eye coordination observed

Oct 22, 2008- full roll! Weee

 

@6 mos

Nov 6 2008- tries to like her pacifier

Nov 10, 2008- first night to morning sleep

Nov 11,2008- bites toe

Nov 15, 2008-has full control of her pacifier.puts it back to mouth so fast!

Nov 18, 2008- can already prolong  the holding of her  feeding bottle

1^st solid meal- assisted by nanay ester

Fab’s favourite food- mashed potato  always prepared/made by papa!

 

@7mos

Dec 5, 2008- turns and crawls (without our help!)

Dec 8, 2008-  put things to mouth

Dec 21, 2008- got her ear pierced at gaisano mall

 

@8 mos

Jan 2, 2009-automatically sits after crawling; 1^st time to sit unsupported

Jan 9, 2009- sits and crawls with grace

Jan 17, 2009- claps over mundane things

Jan 19,2009-stands unsupported ( but leans on our wall)

Jan 31, 2009-1^st tooth!learns to use the walker

 

@9 mos

Feb 2, 2009- tries to sit and stand slowly by herself

Feb 15, 2009- 2^nd teeth

Feb 22, 2009- 1^st motorcycle ride with ma and pa

Feb 25, 2009- dances with tune, 1^st pool bath, villa hotel

 

@10 mos

Mar 17, 2009- 3^rd teeth,-up

Mar 31,2009- learns to whistle w/a toy

 

@11 mos

Apr 1, 2009- 4^th teeth,-up

Apr 8, 2009- 1^st short walk/s-6 steps(alone!)

Apr 11, 2009-mimics people,and  follows evident  sounds

 

@1 yr

May 10, 2009- 1^st haircut

 

@1-2 years may 2009-2010

Climbs on chairs

Loves coke, chips and chocolates- also a foodie!

1^st hospital admission- amoebiasis- maternity(sept)

Recognizes hello kitty (who wouldn’t?hehe)

Starts  liking her Donald pillow

Recognizes some(familiar) faces

Starts playing with toys

First big lump on her head-in tacloban,courtesy of  me- august

Calls her pacifier, bodo

 

@2-3 yrs (may 2010-may 2011)

Most lovely action of baby-posing on pics like a po

Fabs fave toy; sliding dogs duo

The action of fab’s favourite-jumping rope,twinkle2x drama

Favourite cdc's- barney, Barbie, teacher jen of Jollibee, fooba wooba

Likes to climb up the stairs- osmena apt transferd april 5,2011

Fab’s worst trait-  greediness and being moody

2^nd hosp admission ;dengue jan 2011

Had mumps march 2011

After jan 2010-with ate gang’s assistance-started humming,singing and dancing

Loves looking at mirrors

Gracefully dances ballet

Very, very talkative

March 2011-  reminds ma and pa to recite the grace before meals (prayer)

Activities fab loves:coloring,sticker fun,writing,opening ma’s bag,immitating mama,painting,following actions on tv,

Her words can easily be understood

Afraid of baba black sheep (weird)

Calls: papa-barney, mama-blankie,ate gang2-barbie, ate bb-dora, kuya aljie- boots

Can pronounce the word- favourite haha

Can already hold a tel. Conversation

Can recall places, people, conversations

Knows where playhouse is

Tried schooling at playhouse for 2wks-march

Sleeps beside her new toys

Tells us where yayay  is

 

@3-4 yrs

May 2011

Can  name   atleast 50% of her cousins

Can recognize corners,places

Knows where riverside is

Starts to be stubborn. Says no most of the time

Loves opening doors

Begins  to be greedy hehe

Will kiss only when  her pacifier  is on

Wakes up very2x late ( just like her uber-lazy mom)

--to be continued--

 

Thank you Lord for doing things immeasureably what I can ask or imagine...! Thank you also St. Rita for the answered prayers!

Lord... Thank You !!

Lord... Thank You !!

My need-to-know guide before moving in to a new home

  After much thought and research, we’ve finally moved in, to our new apartment last April. My parents,my bestfriend Dr. Veloso and www.google.com helped me execute the rituals before transferring to a our new house.hehehe.

They say that the place we’re living in,greatly affects our family. Before transferring,  we first do our homework of finding out if the residence is near key places.We also ask around if the place provides competent security(the apartment owner surely wouldn’t mind if we have reasonable requests.) and needless to say, check out our  potential neighbours.We really want to make sure that the entire environment fits our family’s lifestyle!

consider the birthdates of each family member-to give you a guide as what date and time you should be transferring.They say it is best to move in during new moon.It equates with the potential to become abundant. Start  transferring early in the morning where there is sunlight,sky is clear,and has no clouds.Pick out the positives!

*The husband  enters the empty house first. He should say a short  prayer and proclaim ownership of the house.He shall bring inside holy water and salt, a sack of rice, a loaf of bread, a glass of water, and the plastic/glass containers filled with the following:oil,water,rice,and salt(not to be used!keep them  safe in the kitchen).

 -The wife and the kids will now enter.( I brought in the bible,crucifix,Sto. Nino,St. Benedict medals,Miraculous medals,and some novenas. )

Locate and position the altar and pray. Secure copies for these prayers:St. Benedict,St. Michael,Sacred heart of Jesus, and Sto. Nino and prayers for ptotection.

Open all doors and windows. Hang wind  chimes to attract positive vibes and good fortune.

Open:lights,aircon,electric fans.

Let water taps run for a few minutes.Put the toilet lid down when not in use.Always close the bathroom door if it’s not occupied.

Start moving your stuff inside.You can actually move new stuff earlier than the appointed date and time but existing stuff like your  tired-looking furniture should be moved in the designated date and time or later.There should be no furniture behind the door.No chair should face the door.There should be even number of seats in the living/dining room.

-Cleanse the house by sprinkling a mixture of rice and salt at all the corners. You can burn incense in every room of the house too.

 Boil a kettle of water and make some beverages.

Switch on the tv, and  radio

-Avoid too many electronics in the bedroom.There should be no mirror facing the bed and keep nothing under the bed too.

Cook a meal for the family.and prepare these: biko,nilaga,pansit.

Give everything a home:throw outdated items(you can sell out overgrown stuff  too) , categorize  things, and perk up some cabinetsYou can google  for some  decor tips ( you can add a splash of color to your plain walls) .Assign people to be waste pickers.A mess-free environment can change your bad mood to good.hehe.

Sleep overnight!

happy list 2011

This is a tell-all page, of things that make me happy and sane this year. Everyday events that I want to post, and think of as a blessing.Stuff that i want to share from my  weekly happiness inventory.

Feel the sense of wonder!

Think happy thoughts!

Aster's 3rd birthday-May 9, 2011

Aster Bernadette’s 3^rd birthday

Theme:  Barney and friends

Venue: Ablen Residence, Osmena St., Ormoc City

Time: 1:30 pm children's party, 7pm-dinner for adults

Dress Code:  comfortable casuals (girls-pink/purple; boys-blue)

Programme:

First Part: (hosted by Twigs and Flowers—2 clowns, a magician, balloon twister, and a Barney mascot)-loved by kids, approved by moms!

Second Part: (hosted by me..ahem-doting mom!)- Papa Fortune prepared snacks for the kids and planned the good bites for dinner! He hired a really great cook!

*Because I really want Aster’s party to be unique,I  personally organized part 2 of the program(It’s actually my life-long dream of being an events organizer..haha).When we delivered the invites to the kids, we informed the parents that we will be picking best dressed boy and girl of the party.There  would be a new twist on the usual kiddy parties-- educational games.Kids will have a chance to play,learn and win! Games about  numbers, letters, colors, creativity and memory were prepared!

Other necessary prep work  I created for the party :

- name tags for every kid, so that the picking of the best dressed boy and girl of the party would be easier. Hehe.

-pink  construction paper –everybody gets the chance to buddy up and  vote  for their  best dressed playmate!

-a glass bowl and tiny pieces of paper-rolled. Everybody’s names will be in it!

-a  finale raffle -3 board games will be given away after the party.

-barney souvenirs- bought barney face towels, playing cards,pencils,crayons from kym @ ebay.i grouped and paired the items, and bundle all with a purple bow.neat.

 

 

*Activity # 1- The Story of fab’s name-(a game about memory recall-only cousins were asked to answer this!)-,Aster's zodiac sign,the first tv program she watched, ,her first travel,etc.

 

*Activity # 2-

Drawing contest-  (age limit for players : 11-15)

Theme:a colorful  house

 

 

*Activity # 3: coloring contest

Age limit for players: 5-7 (team effort)

 

*Activity # 4- Before and After

 I used letter flashcards for this game.We did 3 sets.

 

*Activity #5 -Higher or Lower

I used number flashcards for this game, similar to before and after.

 

*Announcement of winners:

-best in drawing houses

-best in coloring  barney activity sheets

-the early bird winner

-the  well behaved kid guest

-Best dressed boy and girl

*finale raffle- As a token of appreciation for everybody who attended Aster’s 3^rd birthday party!

 

Oh happy day!

I feel accomplished.  

I have a blog.

Because I have decided to reduce my time spent at  work to spend more time with my daughter,I thought it would be best to blog again,so that I can post whatever I want or say during quiet times.