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Late lies the wintry sun a-bed,
A frosty, fiery sleepy-head;
Blinks but an hour or two; and then,
A blood-red orange, sets again.

Before the stars have left the skies,
At morning in the dark I rise;
And shivering in my nakedness,
By the cold candle, bathe and dress.

Close by the jolly fire I sit,
To warm my frozen bones a bit;
Or with a reindeer-sled, explore
The colder countries round the door.

When to go out, my nurse doth wrap
Me in my comforter and cap,
The cold wind burns my face, and blows
Its frosty pepper up my nose.

Black are my steps on silver sod;
Thick blows my frosty breath abroad;
And tree and house, and hill and lake,
Are frosted like a wedding-cake.

by: ~Robert Louis Stevenson

At almost 3, our dear daughter Alyssa is slowly perfecting two languages and two dialects. She uses them interchangeably and still can convey what she wants effectively. She is now tries to reason out, explains things and insists on what knows. She is growing up so fast that her aunt told her the other day: “Don’t hurry up! Enjoy being a baby.” The only problem that I see is her relationship with kids her own age. She seems to withdraw and prefers to mingle with adults. I guess it’s because she doesn’t get to play with other children. And the fact that we baby her a lot makes her think that everything is just about her. But we can’t help it…

By the end of this year or maybe next year, we will be placing her day care. Right now, we are looking at those places that has class curriculum. It might be expensive but I truly think it is the best for her rather than just leaving her on a regular babysitter. On her days off, I hope my mom will be here already to take a look after her while both Rolly and I go to work…

Nope, it’s not her birthday yet but I decided to get her something special when I noticed she started playing “cooking” with Michelle. Yesterday afternoon, I ordered her Step2 kitchen for $99 at ToysRUs! I was hesitant at first but I haven’t bought her anything in months so instead of shopping for myself or buying small items for her to play with and toss away, I went ahead and got her the “real” thing. This compact, upscale Lifestyle Custom kitchen by Step2 looks like the real thing. Stainless Steel oven, microwave, and refrigerator. Decorative plate rack, storage shelf, and granite-look counter tops. Multiple storage drawers and cabinets. Sink with faucet. Stove top makes realistic electronic sounds. Includes a generous 17-piece accessory. Realistic kick plate and framed window. I know she will love it!!! I am so excited to get it by next week!

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It is 10:00 am and we just woke up! Now, I feel so much rested! And I am again drinking coffee! Alyssa is eating her breakfast and I am back blogging. Before coming downstairs to escape from the heat, I asked her what time it is. She kept on thinking and thinking of what to say then she said: “Mommy, it is time to eat!” I was laughing so hard she started giggling. It is amazing how kids learn fast. And they really say the darnest thing!

Now on this picture, you can really tell she too is an island girl. I remember when I was working, some of co-workers call me Island Girl. Most think I am from Hawaii. Yes, I am tanned and I so love it! Alyssa is kind of tanned too but a little on the lighter side. In the Philippines, FAIR SKIN is beautiful. When I migrated to the US, that was when I really learned to be so comfortable on my own skin. People spend way so much money just to get the perfect tan… and I do not have the problem blending in!